Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this video, I wanted to share 5 wild licks with you that weren't the normal stereotypical patterns and sequences I'm starting to become known for teaching. Instead, these licks are chosen to show that you can have a wild side to your playing and still retain musicality. The main inspiration for this lesson is the solo to Deeper The Love by Whitesnake played by Steve Vai. Other inspirations for this lesson include Andy James, Cole Roland, Jason Richardson, Gus G, and Jake E Lee...

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GEAR USED//:
Guitar - @charvelusa Pro Mod So Cal 'Shell Pink'
Amp: Blackstar AMPED 3 @Blackstaramps
Strings: Elixir Strings OPTIWEB 09-42 @ElixirStringsMedia
Cables: Mogami Ultimate Guitar Cable @MogamiCable

Backing Tracks: @BackingTracksByTim

Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:37 - Lick 1 Alternate Picked Run
3:00 - Lick 2 Vai Arpeggios
5:15 - Lick 3 Cascading Run
7:42 - Lick 4 Andy James Style Shred Passage
9:57 - Lick 5 VH Bent String Melody Lick

Key Words: Guitar, Charvel, EVH, Lesson, Rock, Metal, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Nuno Bettencourt, Eddie Van Halen, 80s, 90s, Sweep Picking, Alternate Picking, Guitar Solo, Andy James, 5FDP

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