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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Does This Sound Familiar?

  • You want to write math rock or Midwest emo songs but don’t know where to start.
  • You’re overwhelmed by complex chords and progressions that seem impossible to play.
  • You feel stuck with the same strumming patterns and can’t capture the feel of your favorite guitarists.
  • You’ve tried learning on your own but still struggle to put everything together into a song.

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone—these are challenges that almost every guitarist faces when starting out in math rock and Midwest emo.
When I first started exploring math rock and Midwest emo, I felt lost. I struggled with chords, progressions, and strumming patterns. Every attempt at writing songs felt clunky and uninspired. But after years of practice and experimentation, I developed a method that made everything click.

Then I realized I wasn’t alone. After talking with many of you one-on-one and surveying your biggest challenges, I saw that these struggles were universal. That’s why I created this course—to help guitarists like you break through these barriers and start writing the music you love.
I created this course to share the simple, actionable system that helped me overcome my struggles.

You'll learn:
  • Essential Chords: Master the key chord shapes used in math rock and Midwest emo.
  • Functional Progressions: Learn chord progressions you can use to start writing your own ideas.
  • Strumming Patterns: Get the rhythms and accents that give these genres their distinctive feel.
  • Songwriting Foundations: Put it all together to create songs that sound polished and unique.
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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Learning math rock guitar doesn't have to be difficult

If we haven’t met before – hi, I’m Steve. Hope you're doing well. 👋

I’ve been playing guitar for over two decades and teaching math rock and Midwest emo styles on YouTube for almost 10 years.

When I first started exploring these genres, I was lost. I didn’t know which chords to use, how to play them, or how to create progressions that sounded good. Everything I tried felt awkward, and I didn’t have a clear path forward.

After years of experimenting and studying the styles of my favorite guitarists, I finally cracked the code: mastering the right chords, learning functional progressions, and pairing them with the distinctive strumming patterns that make math rock and Midwest emo so unique.

So, here’s why I created this course…

I designed this step-by-step course to help you master the essentials of math rock and Midwest emo guitar—without feeling overwhelmed.

You’ll learn:

  • Essential Chords: Master the most commonly used chord shapes in these genres, like major 7, minor 7, and 9th chords.
  • Functional Progressions: Learn practical progressions that spark creativity and can be used in your own songwriting.
  • Strumming Patterns: Nail the rhythms and accents that give these styles their distinctive feel.
  • Songwriting Foundations: Put it all together to confidently create music that sounds polished and unique.

The Transformation You’ll Experience

By the end of this course, you’ll:

  • Confidently play advanced chords and transitions in standard tuning.
  • Write cohesive, dynamic progressions that capture the math rock and Midwest emo vibe.
  • Use strumming patterns to bring energy and emotion to your songs.
  • Feel inspired, capable, and ready to create music that reflects your style.

No more guesswork, no more frustration—just a clear system to help you master the essentials and start writing the songs you’ve always wanted to.


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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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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

  • Bonus material: math rock & Midwest emo chord fundamentals guide

  • Bonus material: math rock & midwest emo chords & progressions pack

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

  • Commonly used strumming patterns in math rock & Midwest emo

  • Transcriptions and video playthroughs of popular math rock/Midwest emo songs

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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!

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

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Who's this for?

  • Beginner to intermediate guitarists

  • Guitarist's who want faster results with less work

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

  • As long as you know your basic open chords, a few basic strumming patterns, and can move between those chord shapes with relative ease, then you are ready to take this course!

Who's this not for?

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

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 60 days, we offer a full refund.

  • What payment options can I use?

    Currently only Paypal using USD is accepted. However, you can alternatively purchase the course through my Shopify store instead to use other payment options: https://letstalkaboutmathrock.store/products/2644164?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

  • What do I need?

    All you need is a guitar.

  • Can I do this on an acoustic guitar?

    Certainly!

Math Rock Course Super Bundle

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