Master the Essentials of Math Rock & Midwest Emo Chords in Just 90 Minutes

A 90-minute deep dive into how to play the essential chords and progressions for math rock & midwest emo without any confusing theory or overwhelm.


5 star rating

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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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 a great take-away time saver to keep practicing moving forward. Solid course!

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How This Course Will Help You

✅ Go from open-chord strummer to math-rock chord ninja with step-by-step tuition that make even “weird” shapes feel natural under your fingers.

✅ Learn actionable progressions and easy-to-feel strumming patterns even if you’re brand-new to odd meters and syncopation.

✅ Lock the shapes into your muscle memory fast by jamming through real math rock song progressions that show exactly how pros connect these chords.

✅ Walk away with ready-made song sections you can drop straight into your own math-rock or Midwest-emo ideas and start writing immediately.


5 star rating

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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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 starting to learn and write math rock riffs and songs.

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Here's what you'll learn

  • Build a Strong Chord Foundation

    Master the essential extended chords used in math rock and Midwest emo. These shapes sound rich and emotional, and I’ll show you the easiest ways to finger them cleanly, no more guessing or awkward stretching.

  • Play Progressions That Actually Inspire Ideas

    Learn the chord progressions behind real math rock songs, plus diatonic progressions you can use to write your own. You'll start to hear how everything connects, and know exactly what to reach for when writing gets stuck.

  • Strum With Feel

    Explore strumming patterns in 4/4, 3/4, and 5/8 that go beyond basic up-downs. These patterns are pulled from real songs and designed to give your playing groove, movement, and that unmistakable math rock vibe.

Bonus: FREE Fundamentals Guide

This guide conveniently compiles all the key information from the workshop, making it easy for you to reference whenever you need it.

Everything you're going to get 👉

  • Lifetime access to the course

  • Over 90 Minutes of dedicated tutorial videos

  • Math Rock & Midwest emo chords Fundamentals Guide

  • All the chords you need to know to get started playing math rock/Midwest emo

  • Math Rock Essentials eBook - A Guitarist's Guide to Math Rock & Midwest Emo

    1. Introduction

    1. Part 1 - What Are Math Rock Chords?

    2. Essential Chords and Rhythm Practice - Part 1

    3. Essential Chords and Rhythm Practice - Part 2

    4. Extra Essential Chords and Rhythm Practice

    5. Challenge 1: Chord Shape Mastery Drill

    1. Introduction

    2. Essential Chord Progression & Strumming Patterns 1 & 2

    3. Essential Chord Progression & Strumming Patterns 3 & 4

    4. Essential Chord Progression & Strumming Patterns 5 & 6

    5. Challenge 2: Chord Progressions Strumming Patterns

    1. Introduction

    2. Gulfer - Heatwave (Easy Difficulty)

    3. tricot - POOL (Medium Difficulty)

    4. CHON - Sleepy Tea (Hard Difficulty)

    1. Wrap-up & What To Do Next

    2. Math Rock & Midwest Emo Chord Fundamentals Guide (Bonus Material Download)

About this course

  • $37.00
  • 17 lessons
5 star rating

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...

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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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Who's this for?

  • Late beginner guitarists and guitarists new to learning math rock

  • Guitarists who want help mastering tricky chord shapes and moving between them smoothly

  • Guitarist's looking for the best place to start learning math rock

  • Guitarists looking to get started with writing their own math rock & midwest style ideas

Who's this not for?

  • Brand new guitarists with no experience of playing the guitar at all.

  • Guitarists familiar with the basic chords commonly used in math rock & midwest emo

FAQ

  • Is this a one time payment?

    Yes! A one time payment gets you lifetime access to the workshop and all its content.

  • How long is the course?

    The course contains 90 minutes of material separated into 15 video lessons.

  • Can I access the course at anytime?

    Yes! Once purchased, you'll have lifetime/unlimited access to the course and all materials.

  • Is there a money-back guarantee?

    Certainly, if you're not satisfied within 30 days, we offer a full refund.

  • What do I need?

    All you need is a guitar.

  • Can I do this on an acoustic guitar?

    Certainly!

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