Turn Frustration into Neoclassical Fury.
Your Technique Turning Point Is Now.
"I never thought I’d be doing 170bpm 16th notes with ease!! Everything in the course is explained so well."
- Anthony Brown
"Made me realise it was all in the pressure I was applying. I didn't expect to have something to work on from the get-go".
- Andrei Tatarinow
"The best, most comprehensive course for this style of playing that I have ever come across. I absolutely love it."
- Howard Sugars
The Breakthrough Method for Emulating a Neoclassical Shred Guitar Icon
The moment I heard Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force, I was hooked. You likely were, too. The blazing speed, classical figures, and glorious arpeggios delivered with a precision that makes you hang on every note.
But when you sit down to play, do you find yourself stuck?
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Fingers feel sluggish and heavy.
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The picking hand fumbles as the tempo rises.
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Tired advice like "just use a metronome" hasn't helped.
Most players hit this wall because they lack the mechanical secrets behind that effortless Yngwie-inspired rush through "impossible" blurs of notes. You start wondering if you’ll ever play like that—but the truth is, the style isn’t impossible. It just requires the right insights.
Whether you’ve played for five years or forty, there are logical steps you can take right now to master neoclassical shred. This isn’t a "hack"—it’s a specialized system to bring out the best in your hands, from perfect fretting to powerful picking.
I’ve spent decades perfecting the strategies to master this legendary style. It's time to stop spinning your wheels, break down the walls, and finally put the fury at your fingertips.
INTRODUCING
Viking Shred Guitar Suite
Turn your vision into virtuosity with the definitive technical blueprint for neoclassical shred. The structure and mechanical secrets to play with total fluid authority - The Yng Way.
A structured experience that delivers everything you need to learn, practice, and master neoclassical shred, powered by over three decades of experience. From Chris Brooks - author of 18 bestselling guitar method books.
Formidable Technique
Build the perfect pick stroke and fret every note with a relaxed touch. Without the slowing effects of tension, you'll be primed for maximum speed fluidity.
Shred Vocabulary
Technique builders, Ostinatos, Pedal Tones, Arpeggios, Scales, Sequences, Theory, Harmony, Riffs and Musical Etudes in the authentic Swedish style.
Authentic Systems
Master the strategic blueprint the Swedish Maestro calls upon for guitar fury! The core principles and precise methods, from pick-slant to performance.
"I built this course to help YOU experience all the lightbulb moments and breakthroughs you deserve, with all the content I wished was available when I was studying!" - Chris Brooks
Trusted By Thousands
Hi, I'm Chris Brooks, author of 18 chart-topping guitar method books, including Neoclassical Speed Strategies, the book that helped tens of thousands of guitarists level-up & break through technique barriers.
You might also have seen my articles in Guitar World or Guitar Techniques, where I've been a trusted columnist for expertise in technique and the Yngwie approach.
As an artist, I've recorded with Mark Boals (Trilogy album), The Vicious Head Society, Abel Sequera, Artesia Black, Vinny Appice, Erik Norlander, in addition to releasing two instrumental solo albums.
Viking Shred Guitar Suite® is my Magnum Opus - built by me for your needs. Decades of playing and teaching experience - distilled. Hours upon hours of lessons - delivered in steps that can be absorbed at your pace.
From the building blocks of core techniques through to advanced applications, this is the stuff I wish someone had shown me decades ago.
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What is a Playing Review?
When you're breaking new ground and learning concepts you've never explored, direct feedback can be the difference between wondering and knowing you're on the right track!
It's simple: you record a video of your fretting and picking hands and submit it. I personally watch your footage, analyze your hand mechanics, picking angles, or tension, and send you a custom video response showing you exactly what to tweak to optimize your results.
The Deluxe edition includes one review. The Premium edition includes a review each month for six months.
I'm looking forward to mentoring you!
7-Day Money Back Guarantee
Don't guess if Viking Shred Guitar Suite is right for you. Take 7 full days to explore the practice systems and experience how this material builds neoclassical speed, vocabulary, and precision.
I’m proud to share that 98.2% of students stay with the course (Source: Kajabi Analytics). I want you to join our community of 1,700+ players with total confidence.
If you engage with the material and decide it’s not the right fit for your goals, simply email me within 7 days for a full, no-hassle refund. I’d much rather you get your money back than hold onto a method that doesn’t serve your playing. - Chris
Final Soundcheck (FAQ)
Who is Viking Shred Guitar Suite For?
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"An exceptional course. Chris is great teacher. The quality of lessons, videos, camera angles, tablatures are exceptional, and Chris explains it with great passion."
- FEĐA RATKOVIĆ
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"I never thought I would make the kind of progress I have with this course. It's not just educational but inspiring." - 5.0
- Niclas Sahlgren
"I've learned more now than from any other teacher I've had! I understand more than I ever could have imagined." - 5.0
- Niccolò B.
"The content is detailed, easy to follow, and will guide you step by step taking your playing from zero to Swedish hero." - 5.0
- Joe Lovatt
"A lifetime of insight, detailed & measured instruction. Satisfying and challenging for an insanely affordable fee." - 5.0
- Jeremy C.
"It´s amazing and really fun to practice and get into "Viking Shred Guitar". This is a gamechanger course." - 5.0
- Pablo Garcia
"I am sold on your instruction Chris. Ever since I got neoclassical speed strategies. I had to have this course!" - 5.0
- C. Magdich
"I have most of your books and was thrilled when this video course was made available. Just started it and it is fantastic!" - 5.0
- Robert Stevens
"Viking Shred pushes me to reach new heights in my playing and reach the high speed with minimal tension. It's what I needed." - 5.0
- Abe Green
"One of the most thorough courses available with the highest level of visual/audio content and tablature. Forget the rest. This is the best!" - 5.0
- Colin Cartmell
"Exceeded my expectations. Chris has spent a lifetime developing access to priceless information about shred guitar." - 5.0
- Greg Mann
"It's not only about speed but also sounding great and musical at higher speeds; something I've missed in other methods" - 5.0
- Gregor Hulshof
"This course is fantastic. It has had a big impact on my playing. My favourite thing about it the attention to the picking and fretting hand mechanics." - 5.0
- Darren Kuhling
"Honestly, I couldn't find anything else that compares. I’ve already gained so much. The extra video angles are a game changer." - 5.0
- Geoffrey Freeman
"The explanations in the videos are clear, the teaching material is abundant, pdfs with exercises and theory, backing tracks, guitar pro files, etc." - 5.0
- Ivan Macias
"Hi Chris, love the course, this is the most in-depth guitar course I have ever come across. Great stuff. I hope you do more of these types of courses." - 5.0
- Herald Moors
"Chris Brooks definitely gives you the keys to the Ferrari with the Viking Shred Guitar Suite. Worth every penny. Thanks Chris." - 5.0
- Steven Roberts
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