Speed Picking Workshop FAQ

1. Q: What do I need to use the Speedpicking Workshop?
   A: You need a computer with speakers with a broadband connection and a browser with the Flash Player installed which 95% of users already have. If you don't have Flash Player installed on your browser you can get it for free here.


2. Q: How much time should I spend on the Speed Picking Workshop?
   A: This is up to you and how dedicated you are. The Speed Picking Workshop is aimed at guitarists who already have a daily practice routine or guitarist who want to develop a regular practice. I personally use it for 1 Hour a day 6 days a week and always apply the Philosophy and Method as outlined on the Demo page whenever I practice. If you plan to use the Speed Picking Workshop for sessions of over half an hour make sure you have a 5 minute break every 20 minutes.


3. Q: How long before I start to get results?
   A: Everyone is different, Patience and Persistence are two virtues you will need to master this technique so be prepared to put the time in. Try the FREE Demo exercise on the Demo page 4 times a day over 2 weeks, set the Target Speed for 65BPM, follow the method exactly and the results will come, it is inevitable.


4. Q: There is a lot of repetition involved, I'm worried it will cause injury to my hands?
   A: Problems with hands from over use is a real reality you must be aware of. Often the people who get these problems is because they do not relax their hands when they play, the tension combined with repetition is what causes the injury. The method at Speedpicking.com is all about training yourself to play with minimal tension in the body as stated in the 6 steps on the homepage, remember you need to stay loose when you practice to get the results. If you get any persistent pain in the joints of the hands or any swelling stop playing immediately and consult a trained physician.


5. Q: I really like Speedpicking.com, its very practical, how did come about?:
   A: Like any guitarist wanting to learn I spent hundreds of dollars on instructional DVD's. Mostly all I found on these was the "what to play" they were very thin on "how to play". I really just wanted to know "how to play" as I had my own ideas about "what to play". I also got frustrated with many of the worthless pages on the internet claiming to offer the "secret" or the "quick fix", they really de-valued what I was wanting to achieve and were far too wordy. I also wanted a simple metronome that you could quickly program to take you through a range of tempos so I could practice without stopping, starting slow, ascending, peaking, descending then flattening out which mimicked how an athlete would train (warm up, gradually ascend to a peak, descend then cool down). No one sold a simple metronome with this feature so I made my own together with all the other practice tools and exercises on Speedpicking.com which are now available for you to use. Speedpicking.com was made by guitarists for guitarists.


6. Q: When will the full version be ready to subscribe to?
   A: February 2009. The final exercises are being produced right now. A 1 year subscription will cost $19.95USD which is the introductory price. The subscription service will be managed through Paypal. Upon receiving payment you will automatically be sent your chosen username and password so you can get started immediately.


7. Q: What will be included in the Full Version?
   A: The full version will include over 40 different exercises that cover the 7 different disciplines defined in the program for the technique.


8. Q: How does the subscription work?
   A: The subscription is handled through PayPal. When you sign up the annual subscription price of $19.95 is deducted from your account. The subscription fee is automatically deducted from your account annual until you decide to stop the payment.


9. Q: Once I subscribe to Speedpicking.com how do I unsubscribe?
   A: The subscription is managed through your PayPal account. To unsubscribe log into your PayPal account, Click on "My Account", under "Financial Information" click on "Pay List", click on "Speedpicking.com" from the list then "Cancel".


10. Q: Can I use Speedpicking.com with a dial up modem?
    A: No. You must use a broadband connection.


11. Q: How doe's Speedpicking.com store my personal data?
    A: All of your personal data like current Target BPM and Progress Notepad notes are stored locally on your computer with a cookie. Your privacy is important to us and we do not share any of your details with any other parties.


12. Q: Doe's Speedpicking.com work on a Mac and PC?
    A: Yes. Speedpicking.com supports both platforms. All you need is Flash Player Plug in installed on your browser. 95% of users already have this pre-installed.


13. Q: What happens when my subscription is about to expire?
    A: A week before your subscription expires we will send out an email alerting you to the fact. You can chose to unsubscribe from your PayPal account if you wish. Otherwise the subscription will reoccur automatically and bill your PayPal account giving you access for another year.


14. Q: Do you need to buy any of the other products for sale at Speedpicking.com?
    A: No. To be honest we're not about selling products at all. Everything we sell though, we personally use on a daily basis and everything we sell will speed up your progress. Our motto is "if we don't use it, we don't sell it".

For further information or questions contact info@speedpicking.com.