Guided practice course

Hybrid Picking

Finally get your pick and fingers working together. Fly through arpeggios, make two notes ring at once like a piano and give every lick that country snap.

$34.99One-time payment
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  • 9 routinesplay along with Levi
  • Slow + fasttempos to play along
  • 3+ hoursof video
  • Video + taband backing tracks
  • Lifetimeaccess when you buy

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See what it's all about

Levi plays through the course, from the first pinch to the final licks.

Course progression

From one finger to the whole hand

Build the motion, make it automatic, then play real licks with it.

  1. 1Learn

    Get the pick and middle finger working together on one C chord, with the hand planted and the motion small.

    Routine 1 · Pick and middle finger

  2. 2Internalize

    Add the ring finger for pinches and rolls, until three notes feel like one gesture.

    Routine 6 · The forward roll

  3. 3Master

    Play country and blues licks with triplets, double stops and that extra hybrid snap.

    Routine 9 · Putting it all together

Includes interactive tab

Tab that you control

Every routine comes with tab synced to the video. Set it up your way and practice until it feels easy.

  • Loop the bars you want to work on.
  • Slow it down until every note is clean.
  • Speed it up as it gets easy.
  • Follow the tab as it moves with Levi.
Yours for life when you buy the course

Inside the course

A primer, then 9 routines

Each lesson adds a finger or a motion, then you play along with Levi at a slow and a fast tempo.

  • 9routines
  • 17play-along videos
  • 3+hours
  1. 01

    Routine 1 · Slow + fast

    Pick and middle finger

    The hand stays planted, the pick moves less and the middle finger plucks. It all sits on one C chord, so your attention stays on the picking hand.

  2. 02

    Routine 2 · One tempo

    Chord progression

    The same motion goes through a moving chord progression, so it holds up when the harmony and string sets change.

  3. 03

    Routine 3 · Slow + fast

    Pinch technique

    Pick and finger sound together. Triad shapes, string skips and double stops, with the top note singing over the bottom one.

  4. 04

    Routine 4 · Slow + fast

    "Alternate picking"

    Scales and arpeggios with only the pick and middle finger, so the technique works for whole lines, not one lick.

  5. 05

    Routine 5 · Slow + fast

    Adding the ring finger

    Three-string pinches and double stops. The fingers rest on their strings and the hand closes into them instead of lifting off.

  6. 06

    Routine 6 · Slow + fast

    The forward roll

    Pick, middle and ring in one rolling motion, through position shifts, triplets and a piece of a Bach cello prelude.

  7. 07

    Routine 7 · Slow + fast

    Travis picking

    A steady alternating bass with the pick and a melody on top with the fingers, mixing pinches with forward and reverse rolls.

  8. 08

    Routine 8 · Slow + fast

    Adding the pinky

    Wider chord voicings and rhythm parts, from Keith Richards style riffs to bossa-inspired comping.

  9. 09

    Routine 9 · Slow + fast

    Putting it all together

    Country and blues licks with triplets, double stops and quick switches between picked and plucked notes.

From GPR members

What guitarists say about Guided Practice Routines

From guitarists working through Levi's guided routines every week.

New fretboard confidence

I have been using Levi's practice routines for some time now. It has given me a new way to look at the fretboard, giving me more confidence when improvising.

Dave HausnerDave HausnerOregon, USA · GPR member

Complex concepts made simple

He breaks down complex concepts in rhythm, melody and harmony into simple, clear lessons, making it easy to see how musicians find their sound.

Stephen LaffertyStephen LaffertyBelgium · GPR member

Incredible value and insight

Leave no stone unturned is a fitting expression to describe Levi's teaching. His own playing is both motivating and inspirational, and it's a real bargain for the price.

Chris MullinChris MullinVermont, USA · GPR member

Connecting theory to play

As a guitarist of over 30 years, I've always struggled to connect theory and technique. Since starting Levi's guided practice routines, I'm now making real progress translating my musical ideas to the fretboard.

Kevin BlandingKevin BlandingConnecticut, USA · GPR member

Reignited my passion

GPR didn't just fine-tune my technique, it flipped my entire approach, helping me unlearn bad habits and explore new genres. In months, my picking and timing improved, and my passion for practice came back.

Jimmy Kane AlfordJimmy Kane AlfordEngland · GPR member

Efficient, immersive practice

Levi's guided practice routines are an efficient and immersive way to practice. The short, focused sessions with Guitar Pro files and backing tracks make it easy to improve your timing and phrasing.

Kevin LawsonKevin LawsonDallas, USA · GPR member
Levi Clay playing guitar

Your instructor

Levi Clay

Levi has taught guitar for more than 20 years. He studied Popular Music Performance in London, taught at the Guitar Institute and still works as a transcriber for some of the biggest names in the industry.

He wrote the Beyond Blues column for Premier Guitar for five years, released instructional courses with LickLibrary and has written internationally best-selling guitar books across blues, rock, country and jazz.

Guided Practice Routines is how he teaches now: the lesson and the workout in the same session, with Levi playing alongside you.

  • 20+years teaching guitar
  • 5 yearswriting for Premier Guitar
  • Millionsof views on YouTube

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Own it, or get every routine

Buy it once and keep it, or join and get the whole GPR library.

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  • All 9 routines, lifetime access
  • Interactive tab you can loop and slow down
  • Guitar Pro and PDF tab, plus backing tracks
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
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  • This course plus 200+ routines
  • New routines every month
  • Interactive tab in every course
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What you getCourseMembership
Hybrid Picking, all 9 routines
Guitar Pro and PDF tab, backing tracks
How long you keep itForeverWhile subscribed
200+ other guided routines–
New routines every month–
Feedback from Levi–
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Try it for 14 days. If the course isn't right for you, email us within 14 days and you get a full refund.

Common questions

Before you start

Who is this course for?
Any player who can hold a pick and play a few chords. The first routines stay on one C chord, so all the work goes to the picking hand, and the later ones build up to Travis picking and full licks.
Is hybrid picking only for country?
No. You hear it all over country, but also in fusion, rock and modern guitar. The last routine uses country and blues licks. Everything before it is picking-hand control you can use in any style.
Do I need long nails?
No. Nails or the flesh of your fingers both work, and Levi covers it in the primer. Your fingertips need a little time to get used to plucking steel strings, so keep the first sessions short.
How is the course structured?
A short primer on hand position, then 9 lessons. Each lesson comes with a play-along routine at a slow and a fast tempo (routine 2 has one), plus Guitar Pro and PDF tab and backing tracks.
What are the access and refund terms?
Buy the course once and it's yours for life, with Guitar Pro and PDF tab and backing tracks to download. You're covered by a 14-day money-back guarantee: email us within 14 days and you get a full refund.

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Give your picking hand more options

Pinches, rolls, Travis patterns and country licks, with the pick and fingers sharing the work.

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