This course is based on the Guitar Proficiency Exams taken by the end of each semester for all the Guitar Performance Major students at Berklee College of Music. The content is split into 8 different levels and focus on developing students’ technique and enhancing their skills to play all over the fretboard. To have access to the entire program, please click on the link on the bottom of this page:
This course is based on the Guitar Proficiency Exams taken by the end of each semester for all the Guitar Performance Major students at Berklee College of Music. The content is split into 8 different levels and focus on developing students’ technique and enhancing their skills to play all over the fretboard. To have access to the entire program, please click on the link on the bottom of this page:
This course is based on the Guitar Proficiency Exams taken by the end of each semester for all the Guitar Performance Major students at Berklee College of Music. The content is split into 8 different levels and focus on developing students’ technique and enhancing their skills to play all over the fretboard. To have access to the entire program, please click on the link on the bottom of this page:
This course is based on the Guitar Proficiency Exams taken by the end of each semester for all the Guitar Performance Major students at Berklee College of Music. The content is split into 8 different levels and focus on developing students’ technique and enhancing their skills to play all over the fretboard. To have access to the entire program, please click on the link on the bottom of this page:
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MUSIC
WITH NO SHORTCUTS
Everything a guitarist needs to know in one book.
...If you’re looking for that “Learn guitar in 21 days” course, this book isn’t for you
RODRIGO MOREIRA
I'M RODRIGO, AND THIS IS NOT A REVOLUTIONARY METHOD
This book is the result of my life as an educator and professional musician, combined with everything I learned at Berklee College of Music and from some of the incredible musicians in New York City I’ve had the privilege to study with.
The idea behind this book is simple: to show you what it really takes to become great at your instrument—without any of those fake promises about quick results or magic tricks. There’s no secret formula, no cheat code, just good old-fashioned hard work and dedication.
The closest thing to a “shortcut” is finding a great mentor. Someone who’s been through it all—made the mistakes, dealt with bad teachers, spent way too much money on methods that didn’t work (yeah, I’ve been there!), but stuck with it and learned through resilience.
This book reflects my ups and downs, my successes and failures, and is heavily inspired by the Berklee Guitar Proficiency program, which has helped students from all over the world.
What’s inside:
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Simple Intervals
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Compound Intervals
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Triads
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Drop-2 Chords
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Drop-3 Chords
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Shell Chords & Extensions
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Triads & Extensions
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Guitar Arpeggios
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Guitar Scales
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Major Keys
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Minor Keys
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Harmonic Minor Keys
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Melodic Minor Keys
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Greek Modes
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Creating Chord Progressions
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Chord Melody
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Minor Pentatonic
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Major Pentatonic
Each of these topics is covered in detail, going deeper than what you’d usually find. The lessons are laid out in a way that makes sense—starting with the basics and gradually building up to more advanced stuff.
WORKBOOKS
Music With No Shortcuts (the instruction book) now comes with three dedicated workbooks packed with extra exercises to help you dive deeper into the topics we’ve covered. These workbooks are: Praxis Intervallorum, Chordarum Labyrinthus, Scala Perpetua. These resources are designed to give you even more hands-on practice and reinforce your understanding of each concept.
MUSIC WITH
NO SHORTCUTS
(553 pages)
PRAXIS
INTERVALLORUM
(73 pages)
CHORDARUM
LABYRINTHUS
(137 pages)
SCALA PERPETUA
(82 pages)
No matter how great a book is, everyone learns differently—and questions are an essential part of the process. That’s why I offer 6 months of dedicated support to my students. During this time, you can ask as many questions as you need, and I’ll personally respond to each one through private videos on my YouTube channel every week.
SUPPORT
In addition, I share quizzes, ear training exercises, and quick answers to questions on my Instagram throughout the week. Feel free to follow me there and reach out anytime with your questions!
Starting now, all the following appendices will come bundled with Music With No Shortcuts. These appendices include comprehensive charts for arpeggios, scales, triads, drop-2 chords, drop-3 chords, extensions, and intervals—covering all 12 keys and every position on the fretboard.
BONUS
Appendix of Major & Minor Scales Harmonized w/ Different Intervals
(300+ pages)
Appendix of Triads
(100+ pages)
Appendix of Drop-2 Chords
(90+ pages)
Appendix of Drop-3 Chords
(50+ pages)
Appendix of Shell Chords & Extensions
(140+ pages)
Appendix of Triads
& Extensions
(70+ pages)
Appendix of 7th-Arpeggios
(400+ pages)
Appendix of Scales & Modes Harmonized w/ Drop-2 Chords
(50+ pages)
I’m giving a special discount to the first people who trust my work and invest in this method. The full price for everything is $200, but it starts at just $40. As more people buy, the price will go up so I can focus on supporting the first group of students.
Check out the “STORE” section in the top menu or click on the button bellow for all the details and grab it while it’s still at this price!