The Complete Guitarist is filled with lessons, masterclasses and guidance on everything you need to unlock your potential on the guitar. All essential rock, metal and shred guitar skills are covered, from building speed in both hands, honing your hand synchronization, economy picking, sweep picking, tapping and whammy bar skills all the way to nailing your rhythm chops and learning how to improvise. This is all about becoming ‘complete’ so that you’re confident and capable on the guitar, whether you’re just shredding around at home for fun, learning your favourite songs or whether you’re recording in a studio with a band. The Complete Guitarist gives you the expert knowledge and structured guidance you need to achieve your goals
You’ll get all the guitar tab and awesome jam tracks you need, covering all the greatest heavy styles including neo-classical shred, 80s hair metal, thrash metal, 70s hard rock, progressive metal, 80s hard rock, 80s power ballads and classic metal
No filler. No compromise. This is 100% dedicated to giving you the skills to play the styles you love
And if you’ve ever tried out other guitarist’s Patreons and been disappointed that there’s no structure – just random content, have no fear. The Complete Guitarist is the opposite to that! Here, you get a structured series to follow, with badass practice plans to keep you on track to achieving mastery of the guitar
This is a not a bundled collection of courses either. This is a structured path that works on all aspects of your guitar playing. If you need to build a foundation in guitar technique only then I recommend the Mega Badass Bundle instead. But if you’ve been through those courses and want to know what the next step is, then The Complete Guitarist goes even further and applies those techniques to rock, metal and shred music. This takes you from somebody who just ‘practices guitar’ to somebody who can pick up a guitar and just shred at will
You can learn at your own pace – no need to get lost or overwhelmed! And if you ever need to ask me anything, you can hit me with your questions in our very own community to ensure you keep getting those guitar gains!
So if you wanna master the skills of Rock, Metal and Shred guitar – come along and join us in The Complete Guitarist and uncover your true guitar ability!
ALL PLANS INCLUDE
Unlimited access to a constantly expanding series of HD video lessons with full, detailed demonstrations and breakdowns. These lessons include learning musical licks that combine all the important techniques, lessons that focus on rhythm, lessons that focus on improvisation. Includes guitar tab and extra text lesson notes
Unlimited access to masterclasses that focus purely on developing speed and accuracy with specific techniques including picking, legato, sweeping and tapping
Authentic, badass jam tracks in all the various heavy genres. These are high-quality mp3 jam tracks in different tempos
Guitar tab in both Guitar Pro and PDF formats is included
High quality, easy-to-read scale diagrams are included
Full access to The Complete Guitarist community – a helpful group of likeminded guitarists. Share your playing and get your questions answered
This membership is not suitable for beginners. It does not teach the basics of guitar such as how to play chords, how to hold a pick etc.
It is for guitarists who want to improve their current skill level and build upon their existing knowledge so it is most suitable for intermediate and advanced players
No, all the other courses like Badass Alternate Picking, Legato Gym, Badass Guitar Legends etc are completely separate to The Complete Guitarist. It would be too overwhelming to include them all here
The Complete Guitarist is an ALL NEW structured series of lessons with ALL NEW material that is added every month
The Complete Guitarist is a monthly / annual subscription membership which will expand your guitar skills by giving you everything you need to improve in Rock, Metal and Shred guitar
If somebody comes to me and says “What do I need to do to shred on the guitar?” – then THIS is the answer to that question
The technique courses in the Mega Badass Bundle and the Badass Guitar Legends courses deal purely with technique only. But if you’ve got a reasonably good level of technical skills and you’re ready to go further than that, The Complete Guitarist is for you
YES! You can still work on any of the technique courses and even the Legends courses, as well as practicing material from The Complete Guitarist. The Badass Practice Plan from The Complete Guitarist will work alongside anything else you're working on
You can go at your own pace. The structured series of lessons is designed to get you the most progress in the most efficient way possible. So even if you only have certain days to practice, this will still work for you. Even if you miss out on practicing guitar because of life, you can return to The Complete Guitarist and carry on from where you left off. It's designed to work around your life
YES! No matter when you join, you will have access to all previously released episodes and content
You can cancel your membership anytime by logging in, going to your profile at the top-right corner of the page and clicking 'Settings'. Once there, look for 'Billing' and you'll be able to cancel your subscription plan. If you ever have any problems, you can contact us at: info@benhigginsofficial.com
Episode 1 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Legato, Linear Alternate Picking, Slides and Trills. In the styles of George Lynch, Warren De Martini, Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen. With a killer, Ratt style, 80s Hard Rock backing track!
Episode 2 - In this episode we’ll be working on your 2 Note Per String Picking, Picking & Legato, Hybrid Picking, Economy Picking. In the styles of Zakk Wylde, Paul Gilbert, Jeff Beck and Eric Johnson. With a chunky, Zakk Wylde style, Groove Metal backing track!
Episode 3 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Outside Bending, Legato, Picking Runs, Heavy Vibrato, Sweep Picking. In the styles of Marty Friedman, Joe Satriani, John Sykes and Uli Jon Roth. With a majestic, Whitesnake style, 80s Rock Ballad backing track!
Episode 4 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Tapping, Picking & Legato, Economy Picking, Sliding Legato. In the styles of Kirk Hammett, Eddie Van Halen, Chris Poland and Alex Skolnick. With a furious Metallica style Thrash Metal backing track!
Episode 5 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Alternate Picking, Linear Legato, Sweep Picking. In the styles of KK Downing, Glenn Tipton, Vinnie Moore and Jason Becker. With a pulverizing, Judas Priest style, Classic Metal backing track!
Episode 6 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Fast Hammer-on Trills, Pentatonic Picking, Rapid String Crossing Picking. In the styles of Ritchie Blackmore, Randy Rhoads, John Norum and Michael Schenker. With a pounding, Rainbow style, 70’s Hard Rock backing track!
Episode 7 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Legato Runs, Outside Picking, Tapping. In the styles of Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers and Vito Bratta. With a galloping, Iron Maiden style, Classic Metal backing track!
Episode 8 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Sweep Picking, Whammy Bar Tricks, Tapping, Picking Runs. In the styles of Andy LaRocque, John Petrucci, Greg Howe and Yngwie Malmsteen. With an intricate, King Diamond style, Classic Metal backing track!
Episode 9 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Sweeping & Tapping, Alternate Picking Runs, Fast Hammer/Pulls, Picking & Legato. In the styles of Tony MacAlpine, Chris Impellitteri, Steve Stevens and Jeff Loomis. With a high energy, Tony MacAlpine style, Neo-Classical backing track!
Episode 10 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Melodic Bending, Heavy Vibrato, Picking Runs, Sweep Picking. In the styles of Kee Marcello, Steve Lukather, Gary Moore and Jason Becker. With an emotive, Europe style, 80s Rock Ballad backing track!
Episode 11 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Legato, Tapped Arpeggios, Whammy Bar Tricks, Open String Pull-offs. In the styles of Michael Romeo, Alexi Laiho, Dimebag Darrell and Jake E. Lee. With a twisty, Symphony X style, Progressive Metal backing track!
Episode 12 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Melodic Bending, Heavy Vibrato, Trills, Open String Picking. In the styles of Neal Schon, Tony Iommi, Phil Collen and Richie Sambora. feel-good, Journey style, 80s Stadium Rock backing track!
Episode 13 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Tapping, Picking & Legato, Legato Runs. In the styles of Eddie Van Halen, Nuno Bettencourt, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai. With an adrenaline pumping, Van Halen style, 80s Hard Rock backing track!
Episode 14 - In this episode we’ll be working on your 2 Note Per String Picking, Legato, Hybrid Picking. In the styles of Randy Rhoads, Vivian Campbell, Richie Kotzen and Criss Oliva. With a thunderous, Dio style, Classic Metal backing track!
Episode 15 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Picking & Legato, Heavy Vibrato, Repeating Pull-offs, Alternate Picking. In the styles of Matthias Jabs, Michael Schenker, Wolf Hoffmann and Uli Jon Roth. With an epic, Scorpions style, 80s Stadium Rock backing track!
Episode 16 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Linear Picking, Tapping, Legato. In the styles of Kai Hansen, Herman Li, Luca Turilli and Gus G. With a triumphant, Helloween style, Power Metal backing track!
Episode 17 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Tapping, Sliding Legato, Picking & Legato Runs, Melodic Bending. In the styles of George Lynch, Reb Beach, Warren DeMartini and Slash. With a strutting, Ratt style, Hair Metal backing track!
Episode 18 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Alternate Picking, Economy Picking, Sweep Picking. In the styles of Yngwie Malmsteen, Timo Tolkki, Joe Stump and George Bellas. With a galloping, Yngwie Malmsteen style, Neo-Classical backing track!
Episode 19 - In this episode we’ll be working on your String Skipping, Picking & Legato, Economy Picking, Sweep Picking, Tapping. In the styles of Paul Gilbert, Marty Friedman, Joey Tafolla and Chris Impellitteri. With an adrenaline-fuelled, Racer X style, Speed Metal backing track!
Episode 20 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Open String Pull-Offs, Economy Picking, Sweep Picking, Legato. In the styles of Angus Young, Chris Poland, Richie Faulkner and Dave Murray. With a pummeling, AC/DC style, Hard Rock backing track!
Episode 21 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Pedal Tone Picking, Tremolo Picking, Double Stops, Whammy Bar Scoops and Tapping. In the styles of of Mick Mars, C.C. DeVille, Steve Lynch and Akira Takasaki. With an energetic, Motley Crue style, Hair Metal backing track!
Episode 22 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Alternate Picking, Legato, Tapping and Vibrato. In the styles of Vinnie Moore, Ritchie Blackmore, Michael Romeo and Paul Gilbert. With a dramatic, Yngwie Malmsteen style, Neo-Classical Metal backing track!
Episode 23 - In this episode we’ll be working on your 2nps Alternate Picking, Combining Picking and Linear Picking Runs and 3nps Legato. In the styles of Zakk Wylde, Chris DeGarmo, Rusty Cooley and Joe Satriani. With a driving Queensryche style Classic Metal backing track!
Episode 24 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Legato, Tapping and Sweep Picking Arpeggios. In the styles of Fredrik Åkesson, Dave Mustaine, Steve Vai and Marty Friedman. With a thundering Opeth style Progressive Metal backing track!
Episode 25 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Legato, Picking and Tapping. In the styles of Glenn Tipton, Jake E. Lee, Dimebag Darrell and Eddie Van Halen. With a pummeling Judas Priest style Speed Metal backing track!
Episode 26 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Sweep Picking, Linear Legato Lines, Economy Picking and Whammy Bar Tricks. In the styles of Chris Broderick, Alex Skolnick, Chris Poland and Gary Holt. With a chunky Megadeth style Thrash Metal backing track!
Episode 27 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Picking and Legato, Economy Picking, Fiery Pentatonics and Hybrid Picking. In the styles of Slash, Eric Johnson, Satchel and Buckethead. With a driving Guns n’ Roses style Hard Rock backing track!
Episode 28 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Tapping, Legato, Alternate Picking and Vibrato. In the styles of Trey Azagthoth, Yngwie Malmsteen, Karl Sanders and Joe Satriani. With a brutal Morbid Angel style Death Metal backing track!
Episode 29 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Picking & Legato, Tapping, Chromatic Picking and Sliding Legato. In the styles of Paul Gilbert, Nuno Bettencourt, Synyster Gates and George Lynch. With a pounding Mr Big style Hard Rock backing track!
Episode 30 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Hammer-on Trills, Economy Picking, Legato and Alternate Picking. In the styles of Tony Iommi, Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee and Zakk Wylde. With a crushing Black Sabbath style Classic Metal backing track!
Episode 31 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Open String Hammer-Ons, Legato, Arpeggios and Alternate Picking. In the styles of Kirk Hammett, Gary Moore, Marty Friedman and John Petrucci. With a colossal Metallica style Classic Metal backing track!
Episode 32 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Tapping, Hybrid Picking and Legato. In the styles of Steve Vai, Guthrie Govan, Adrian Smith and John 5. With a pumping David Lee Roth style 80s Hard Rock backing track!
Episode 33 - In this episode we’ll be working on your Alternate Picking, Legato and String Bending. In the styles of Michael Schenker, Dave Murray, Steve Lukather and Vinnie Moore. With a storming UFO style Classic Hard Rock backing track!
Episode 34 - In this episode we'll working on your Emotive String Bending, Expressive Vibrato and Alternate Picking. In the styles of Jason Becker, John Sykes, Gary Moore and Joe Satriani. With an epic Jason Becker style Hard Rock backing track!
Hi there, my name’s Ben Higgins and I specialise in helping guitarists into rock, metal and shred achieve their goals on the guitar
From picking up the guitar at age ten and learning my favourite Iron Maiden songs to releasing seven albums to releasing the outrageous guitar performance video of ‘101 Shredders in One Solo’, I’ve had to dive into the deep end to learn the advanced techniques of the greatest guitar players on Earth
The way I teach gets guitarists to the goal quicker than old fashioned, overly cautious and analytical methods. A guitar is meant to be played, not talked about – and being able to enjoy a better level of guitar ability is the result I get for all of my students
The Complete Guitarist is an iron-clad path that takes you to your destination without any detours. Techniques and methods that work. No compromise. I’ve lived the journey that you’re about to take. I’ve hit my head against the wall in frustration and tried changing my technique multiple times. The truth of the path was always right in front of me. You don’t solve a problem by making it more complex. You solve it by making it simple. Simplicity brings clarity and clarity gets results
The methods which allow me to shred like Yngwie Malmsteen, manipulate notes like Marty Friedman, sweep like Jason Becker or tap like Eddie Van Halen are the exact same methods I will share with you. This is not rocket science. I’m not magic. I am a normal guy who is proof that you don’t need to be a god to do this. So if you want to unlock your potential on the guitar and master the skills of rock, metal and shred… I’ll get you there faster than anyone else will
The Reckoning – Defining Armageddon – 2012
Ben Higgins - Mr Badass – 2014
Ben Higgins - Barbarian – 2015
Ben Higgins - Pantheon – 2016
Ben Higgins – 101 Shredders In One Solo (video) - 2017
Strike Eagle – Operation Mjolnir – 2022
Strike Eagle – The Wicker Man – 2025
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To make it as easy as possible for you to use, The Complete Guitarist is divided into Episodes. All the lesson material is contained in these Episodes. A new Episode of The Complete Guitarist is added on the 28th of every month. The guitar gains you can make are endless. You’re limited only by how good you want to get!
In THE COMPLETE GUITARIST you can expect to make progress in the first few days but, after a few weeks, you’ll be doing things you never realised you could!
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