The Complete Math Rock Roadmap

Follow a Clear Path From Your First Math Rock Chord to Writing Complete Songs

Just follow my math rock roadmap and you’ll know exactly what to learn, how to practise it, and how to turn it into music, without guessing what to work on next.

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Perfect for mastering math rock techniques!

Samuel Koffi

First of all I took this course because of Steve and his incredible way to teach music theory and guitar technique. It's simple and clear, and always generous in term of content (even if we will always want more when the content is as good quality than that). I had some notions of tapping before the course, but my middle ring and pinky were weak and inconsistent, plus I didn't knew how to create melodies with tapping, that course gave me all that material to finally create my own riffs (especially with the chords + melody played at the same time). If you are looking to a course that can give you both theory and technique, for the tapping, in the unique math rock way, you are at the best place that exist. Thanks again for this course, and I can't wait for the others. Best. Sam.

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Perfect!

Cristian Quinonez

I've been using Steve for a long time now. This course doesn't disappoint one bit! Thanks Steve!

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DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

❌ You learn individual chords and riffs, but struggle to turn them into complete songs.

❌ You keep falling back on the same familiar shapes, so your progressions and melodies sound repetitive.

❌ You understand fragments of theory but don’t know how to apply them creatively on the fretboard.

❌ Your tapping, fingerpicking or chord changes aren’t clean enough to play or record confidently.

❌ You waste your limited practice time jumping between random lessons because you don’t know what to learn next.

You don’t need more disconnected information. You need a clear path that shows you what to learn, how to practise it and how to turn it into music.

Learning math rock took me over a decade, but for you, it could take just a few months.

I knew learning math rock guitar was going to be a challenge but nothing could have prepared me for how difficult it turned out to be…

I had no idea where to start, there were no materials to learn from nor could I find any guitarists to help teach me.

I was reaching the intermediate stage with a few years of playing experience under my belt. My listening skills were pretty crappy, and my music theory knowledge was just as bad, making this feel like an impossible task.

I'd spend many hours searching the internet for tabs and anything that could help me.

And when I did find tabs, they were almost always wrong, and trying to figure out what guitarists were playing from blurry live videos shot on old mobile phones really didn't help.

To help me on the journey, I went to music school. And while I learned a ton there, and I was slowly filling in important gaps in my playing

IT STILL TOOK ME YEARS

Looking back, I know I could have improved so much faster if I had the knowledge I have now, and that’s when I realized, if I could do this, then so could others.

But I didn’t want it to take them years to figure it out the hard way like I did.

So I turned my plan into a complete math rock roadmap, and tested it with aspiring math rock learners.

And it works like this.

All they needed to do was three things:

Learn concepts
Practice them through exercises
Integrate them into their playing through challenges and songs

It’s such an obvious system, but it got results because it focused on getting guitarists to use what they learn rather than throwing a whole bunch of exercises at them and stopping there like most generic guitar courses do.

This resulted in them making progress in a matter of weeks, not years.

So before I tell you the nitty gritty details of how you can do it too, check out the results these guitarists got 👇

Such a valuable resource

A Halsell

Before taking this course I had no idea where to start for learning math rock guitar. I’ve been playing guitar casually for a very long time and still didn’t know where to start. After taking this course, I feel like I finally have a base for star...

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Solid course + bonus downloads

Rob Mostyn

As always, Steve does a solid job of explaining the fundamentals of math rock and midwest emo. He not only goes in to the how, but also explains "why" things work the way they do and how they make us feel the way we do. The bonus pdfs are also ...

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HOW TO ACTUALLY LEARN MATH ROCK GUITAR WITHOUT WASTING TIME

The secret to learning math rock guitar without it taking you years is simple:

✅ Learn the essential skills (in the right order)

✅ Focus on mastering those concepts (practice)

✅ Practice applying them to your own playing (applied theory)

And to do that, you could spend over a decade of frustrating trial and error working it all out for yourself, like I did.

Fortunately, you don’t have to because I’ve done all the hard work for you.

The Math Rock Roadmap is the only step-by-step system in existence that provides a clear roadmap to learning math rock guitar by simplifying advanced math rock techniques, applying theory creatively, and provides a clear framework for writing your own songs.

Unlike other self-paced courses, this course focuses on applying what you learn, so you can get better faster.

This is the closest thing to a shortcut you’ll come by.

INTRODUCING THE MATH ROCK ROADMAP

The proven, step-by-step guitar roadmap that shows you exactly what to practice, and how, so you actually improve. No more confusion. No more wasted time. Just results.

here's what you get inside

The Math Rock Roadmap - no more guessing what to learn next. Know exactly what to learn, in the right order, meaning you make progress.
Deep-dive Courses - Learn only what matters, fast. Straight-to-the-point courses that skip the fluff and get you results.
The LPP Framework - You will follow a specific formula inside to get maximum results: Learn, practice, and play. First you will learn a new concept, then you’ll get practice with carefully crafted exercises, and lastly put what you’re learning into action through challenges, and learning real riffs + songs.
Unlimited Support - Feeling stuck? Ask questions and get guidance inside the course on any video. It’s like having a personal coach each step of the way.
Interactive Learning - Play-along on screen tabs, scrolling tab exercises, chord diagrams + Downloadable lesson resources, Tab PDFs, and Guitar Pro Files to help you master concepts with ease.
Song & Riff Library - Learn to play the best mast rock riffs and songs with my carefully curated selection of over 40 riffs and songs.

From Drums to Guitar

Google User

I have been playing drums for 7 years and Math-rock has been my favorite genre to play and listen to for about 4 of those years. I picked up the guitar this summer and have been playing to tabs, but it was never enough. I wanted to understand this new instrument to the level I have with the drums. This course was perfect to finally getting started in creating and understanding how to translate ideas into my own music. This is an amazing guide that can teach math-rock, and even extend knowledge to all genres. Thank you for the new knowledge!

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Really Helpful!

Nicholas Ruiz

Great way to learn common math rock chords, advance techniques, alternate tunings and how to apply it all to songwriting!

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THE MATH ROCK ROADMAP

Here's what the success path looks like and the courses inside. New courses are added continuously, and you can have your say what I make so you will always keep improving.

Phase 1

Here you’ll build the chords and techniques you need to play cleanly and create your own ideas

Module 1: Master Essential Math Rock and Midwest Emo Chords

Master the rich, emotional chords used in math rock and Midwest emo through focused, step-by-step lessons that show you how to finger each shape cleanly. Build confidence with practical exercises, hear the chords applied in real riffs and songs, then complete creative challenges that help you turn them into expressive progressions of your own.

Module 2: Unlock Effortless Finger Tapping Techniques

Develop clean, precise finger-tapping skills through focused, step-by-step lessons. Build control, coordination and speed with practical exercises, apply each technique to real riffs and songs, then complete creative challenges that help you combine tapping, chords and melodies to create dynamic ideas of your own.

Module 3: Master Melodic Math Rock Fingerpicking Techniques

Learn to play math-rock fingerstyle cleanly and confidently through focused lessons that break down the techniques used by leading players. Develop control, independence, coordination and speed with practical exercises, apply each skill to real riffs and songs, then complete creative challenges that help you combine chords, bass notes and melodies to create expressive parts of your own.

Module 4: Navigate and Master Alternate Tunings with Ease

Learn to navigate FACGCE without feeling lost on the fretboard. Focused lessons will show you how the tuning works, while practical exercises help you confidently find notes, chords and scales. Apply what you learn to real riffs and songs, then complete creative challenges that help you discover unique voicings and compose standout ideas of your own.

Phase 2

Here you'll build on what you have learned and learn how to write your own songs

Module 5: Build Expressive, Emotional Chord Progressions

Expand your chord vocabulary and learn exactly which chords to reach for to craft expressive progressions. Then follow my simple 5-step formula to write intentional, fresh progressions every time.

Module 6: Turn Your Ideas Into Full, Cohesive Math Rock Songs

Transform a single riff or chord progression into a complete math rock song. Learn to build on your ideas with dynamics, transitions, and structures that flow seamlessly.

Everything you're going to get

One clear path. Six focused courses. Lessons you can follow at your own pace.

If you wanted to learn everything inside the Complete Math Rock Roadmap in private tuition, the price tag would easily surpass $1000s…

And if you were to try and learn a lot of the concepts I teach in this course in a formal education setting as I learned them, well the price would be more than $40,000!

But I want to make this more affordable and accessible for you.

So for $297 you’ll get lifetime access to:

The Math Rock Roadmap

$297

✅ The Math Rock Roadmap

✅ 6 deep dive courses designed with the LPP framework

✅ New courses continuously added for FREE

✅ 5 exclusive bonuses

✅ Math Rock learning resource pack

✅ Math Rock riff and song tab pack

✅ Unlimited Support

✅ Protected by a 30-day money back guarantee

Money-Back Guarantee

Not what you expected? No problem. Ask for your money back in the first 30 days and I’ll send it right back to you. No questions asked.

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BONUS #1: Time Saving Companion Guides

Get each course as a downloadable PDF. Including all concepts, exercises, tabs, challenges that you'll find in the video version.

BONUS #2: A Guitarist’s Guide to FACGCE

This bonus eBook guide gives you clear, practical steps to confidently navigate and create music in FACGCE, one of the most iconic math rock tunings.

BONUS #3: Math Rock Songwriting Complete Checklist Guide

This checklist simplifies the songwriting process into actionable steps, helping you structure your songs, build dynamics, and make your ideas flow effortlessly, even if you’re new to songwriting.

BONUS #4: Math Rock Guitar Essentials eBook

My flagship comprehensive guitarist’s guide to learning, writing, and playing math rock and Midwest emo.

Bonus #5: New Courses for FREE

I add new modules to this course regularly which you get FREE access to added to your course as soon as they drop! Also, you can have your say in what I add.

Highly recommend for anyone interested in mastering FACGCE

Bektour Ryskeldiev

I have been playing guitar for over 10 years and I have always found it to be difficult to write songs in alternative tuning. Especially if you want to write music in a specific genre like emo or math rock, there is just little information available on the Internet. I found "Let's Talk About Math Rock" channel to be one of the informative ones so I instantly signed up for the course when I saw an announcement. I would say the course fully satisfied my expectations. The FACGCE Module covers all necessary details that go into writing in this alternative tuning, including even how to set up your guitar to ensure the proper intonation. Before the course I found it hard to navigate around the fretboard in FACGCE, but after watching through course materials I can confidently find the right chords. At the end the course also provides several bonuses. I appreciate the downloadable materials which are useful as a quick reference and are great time savers! And I also really appreciate an opportunity to meet with Steve online after the course to discuss the questions related to the course and writing process. Overall I would really recommend this course both to beginners and experts interested in learning emo and math rock music.

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Perfect songwriting walkthrough

Bektour Ryskeldiev

I have been making music for over 10 years, but being a hobbyist music producer I always found it hard to write music in the genre of math rock. In particular dealing with irregular rhythmic patterns and alternative tunings was a major challenge that made me gave up halfway through. This course presented me with a detailed framework and examples that helped me organize my writing ideas and produce my first tracks. It goes in depth into how and what musical techniques are being used in creating a composition and provides detailed examples from contemporary artists. I would highly recommend this course for anyone interested in exploring writing for the math rock genre!

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This Course is Suitable For:

Late-beginner, intermediate, and advanced guitarists who want to learn how to play math rock & Midwest emo style guitar
Guitarists passionate about math rock or Midwest emo who want to master the genre.
Players looking to confidently learn techniques like finger tapping and alternate tunings.
Musicians who struggle to write cohesive, unique songs and want a structured approach.
Those who find theory overwhelming but want practical, easy-to-apply guidance tailored to math rock.
Guitarists with limited practice time who need a step-by-step system to make steady progress.

This Course is Not Suitable For:

Absolute beginners with no basic knowledge of chords, scales, or guitar fundamentals.
Advanced players who are competent with finger tapping, alternate tunings, and songwriting.
Players seeking lessons in genres outside of math rock or its associated styles.

FAQ

Do I need to be an advanced guitarist to take this course?

No, this course is designed for intermediate players, but even beginners with basic chord and scale knowledge can benefit.

Each module builds on the previous one, and everything is taught step-by-step, so you’ll progress at your own pace.
What if I’ve struggled with finger tapping or alternate tunings in the past?

That’s exactly why this course exists!

We break down techniques like finger tapping and alternate tunings into clear, manageable steps, making them accessible even if you’ve found them challenging before.

You’ll also have exercises to build confidence and precision.
I don’t have much time to practice. Can I still take this course?

Absolutely! The course is designed for busy guitarists.

With just 15–30 minutes a day, you’ll see meaningful progress thanks to structured lessons and focused practice guides.
I’ve never written a full song before. Will this course help?

Yes! Songwriting is a core part of the course. Yes! Songwriting is a core part of the course.

In the final module, you’ll learn how to take a single idea—like a riff or chord progression—and expand it into a complete, cohesive song using simple, proven techniques.

In the final module, you’ll learn how to take a single idea—like a riff or chord progression—and expand it into a complete, cohesive song using simple, proven techniques.
Will I need expensive gear to follow this course?

Not at all. All you need is a guitar, a basic amp (if you play electric), and your willingness to learn.

While pedals like compression or delay can enhance your sound, they’re not required for mastering the techniques taught in this course.
Can I learn math rock if I’m not good at music theory?

Absolutely! The course teaches theory in a practical, easy-to-follow way that focuses on applying it directly to math rock techniques and songwriting.

You’ll never feel overwhelmed or bogged down in abstract concepts.
What if I don’t like the course?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.

If you feel the course isn’t right for you, let us know within 30 days, and we’ll refund your purchase—no questions asked.
Do I need to complete the modules in order?

I recommend following the roadmap in order because each stage prepares you for the next. However, if you already feel confident in a particular area, you can use the roadmap to identify the gaps in your playing and focus on the modules you need most.
How long will it take to complete the course?

The course is self-paced, so it depends on your schedule and goals.

Many students complete it in a few months by practicing 3–5 times per week, but you’ll have lifetime access to revisit the lessons whenever you need.