The Breakthrough Method for Emulating a Neoclassical Shred Guitar Icon

 

"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

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Your Technique Turning Point Is Now.

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?

  • Fingers feel sluggish and heavy.

  • The picking hand fumbles as the tempo rises.

  • 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

...the definitive technical blueprint to mastering neoclassical shred, giving you the structure and mechanical secrets to play with total fluid authority - The Yng Way.

The Ultimate Yngwie Malmsteen Style Video Course. Everything you need to know about making Yngwie's picking skills and technique your own.

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.

Yngwie Malmsteen's Picking Technique

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.

Yngwie Picking Speed Strategies

Shred Vocabulary

Technique builders, Osinatos, Pedal Tones, Arpeggios, Scales, Sequences, Theory, Harmony, Riffs and Musical Etudes in the authentic Swedish style.

To play like Yngwie Malmsteen, You need to think like Yngwie. This is the system.

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.

"Viking Shred Guitar Suite Yngwie Malmsteen Neoclassical Guitar Course"

"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

SOUNDS PERFECT. I'M READY TO LEVEL-UP.

Experience Matters

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 in 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. Decades of playing and teaching experience - distilled. Hours upon hours of lessons - delivered in steps that can be absorbed at your own pace.

From the building blocks of core techniques through to advanced applications, this is the stuff I wish someone had shown me decades ago.

Unlock Your Shred Potential Now!

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Essentials ($327 Value)

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One Time Fee - All Core Lessons

  • 25 Hour Course
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  • 645 Examples
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7-Day Money Back Guarantee

You shouldn’t have to 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 97.9% of students stay with the course (Source: Kajabi Analytics). I want you to join our community of 1,500+ 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)

"An exceptional course. Chris is great teacher. The quality of lessons, videos, camera angles, tablatures are exceptional, and Chris explains it with great passion."

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Essentials ($327 Value)

$99

One Time Fee - All Core Lessons

  • 25 Hour Course
  • Streaming 4K Video
  • 645 Examples
  • 320 Lessons
  • PDF & Guitar Pro Files
  • Kemper, & Fractal Tones
  • Captions in 12 Languages
  • Community Access
  • Idea for Self-Study
  • 25% OFF TODAY👇
BUY NOW FOR $74.25 MORE INFO

Deluxe ($377 Value)

$137

Extra Downloads + Playing Review

  • 25 Hour Course
  • Downloadable 4K Video
  • 645 Examples
  • 320 Lessons
  • PDF & Guitar Pro Files
  • Kemper, & Fractal Tones
  • Captions in 12 Languages
  • Community Access
  • 1 Video Playing Review
  • 25% OFF TODAY👇 
BUY NOW FOR $102.75 MORE INFO

Premium ($539 Value)

$349

Maximum Personal Feedback

  • 25 Hour Course
  • Streaming 4K Video
  • 645 Examples
  • 320 Lessons
  • PDF & Guitar Pro Files
  • Kemper, & Fractal Tones
  • Captions in 12 Languages
  • Community Access
  • 6 x Video Reviews
  • 25% OFF TODAY👇 
BUY NOW FOR $261.75 MORE INFO

More Student Reviews:

"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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Disclaimer: Viking Shred Guitar Suite™ is an independent educational resource created for guitarists interested in learning techniques and concepts inspired by the neoclassical rock style, using original compositions and examples to do so. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, commissioned by, or sponsored by Yngwie Malmsteen, his management, or any associated parties or rights holders. All references to Yngwie Malmsteen as a notable figure of this style are made here solely for educational and descriptive purposes under fair use, and no lesson content infringes upon intellectual property rights of said artist or their affiliates.