— Private metal & shred lessons via Zoom
METAL & SHRED
GUITAR LESSONS
Private 1-on-1 lessons via Zoom with Diego Fonseca — alternate picking, sweep, legato and neoclassical technique, diagnosed live so you fix what is actually holding you back.
20+ years teaching · Students in the US, Canada & Europe · Free 30-min trial
What you’ll work on
Speed is built, not found.
Every technique broken down to its mechanics, then applied to real solos at real tempos.
Alternate & economy picking
Clean at tempo, not just fast. We fix the excess motion and picking angle that quietly cap your speed — the things you cannot see from inside your own playing.
Sweep picking & arpeggios
Two to six-string sweeps that actually sound like notes instead of a blur. Diminished, minor, major and dominant shapes across the neck.
Legato & string skipping
Even volume across every string, hammer-ons and pull-offs that ring, and the left-hand strength that makes long phrases effortless.
Neoclassical & harmonic minor
Malmsteen-style pedal points, harmonic minor and Phrygian dominant, diminished runs and the harmonic logic behind the sound.
Guitar solo performance
Hear it before you decide.
Real technique, real feel — metal, shred and neoclassical.
Student results
Real students. Real progress.
These are real people who took private Zoom lessons and got there.
More on Diego’s YouTube channel →
This is for you if…
Sound familiar?
You have been stuck at the same tempo for years no matter how much you practise
Your picking falls apart the moment you cross strings at speed
You can play the easy half of the solo and never the hard half cleanly
You learned from videos and suspect you built habits that are holding you back
You know shapes and scales but cannot connect them into something that sounds like music
Almost every player who comes to me stuck has the same root cause: a small mechanical inefficiency repeated thousands of times. You cannot diagnose it from inside your own playing, and no video course will catch it. That is exactly what a private teacher is for.
What students say
Real results. Real players.
★★★★★
“After 3 years of Zoom lessons I am able to shred very fast and we work on Yngwie Malmsteen songs together. Diego kept me motivated the whole time. Highly recommend.”
★★★★★
“He’s organized, created a custom curriculum tailored to my level, and every week manages to push me out of the comfort zone. No more plateaus. I’ve improved my speed, rhythm, and finally made sense of triads, pentatonic scales and arpeggios.”
★★★★★
“I am reluctant to write an honest review, only because Diego is SO GREAT at teaching that if the word gets out, I won’t be able to afford him anymore. Within a month I was playing cleaner than I ever have. Month after month, no plateaus.”
Investment
Simple, transparent pricing.
- —4 × 60-minute private lessons per month
- —Fully personalized lesson plan built around your goals
- —Custom Guitar Pro tabs & backing track materials
- —WhatsApp support between sessions
- —Flexible scheduling across all timezones — US, Canada & Europe
- —All via Zoom — just you, your guitar, and Diego
First lesson is free. No credit card needed.
FAQ
Common questions.
How fast will I actually get?
That depends on where you start and how you practise, but the ceiling is almost always technique, not talent. Most students see a real jump within the first two or three months once the mechanics are corrected.
Do I need to already play fast?
No. All levels welcome. Some students arrive at 60 bpm and some at 160 — the work is the same, only the starting point changes.
Do I need to read music?
No. Everything is written in Guitar Pro tab and notation, and you keep all of it.
What do I need to get started?
An electric guitar, a computer or tablet with a camera, and a stable internet connection. Zoom is free to download.
Is the trial lesson really free?
Yes — completely free, no credit card. A real 30-minute lesson where we work on something useful right away.
— Ready to start?
Play the solos you
thought were out of reach.
Fill in your details and Diego will get back to you within 12 hours to schedule your free 30-minute lesson. Private 1-on-1 via Zoom · $240/month.