
Hold the guitar at an angle with a leg rest for ergonomic, long session playing. Avoid contortion and beware muscle memory when choosing position, as switching later can harm chords.
Master strumming fundamentals as the guitar rhythm foundation, starting with four down strums, then adds up strums and breaks while counting four beats and controlling string hits.
Practice chord drills to train finger coordination and smooth changes. Start with two known chords, then add a third and work through simple progressions before tackling songs.
Learn palm mute techniques to create staccato guitar vibes that feel like a drummer, boosting energy for ceremonies, dance, and transitions.
Explore how fingernails influence tone and technique in classical guitar, and decide whether to grow nails or play without them to shape muscle memory and performance.
Identify where to change the chord by listening for inflection points and feeling the music, not only relying on chords written above words. Learn how many bars each chord is played, and visit their website to download the Sacred Valley tribe songbook version with chord changes on top.
Learn how finger calluses form and why wrist pain signals repetitive strain, and discover stretches and dietary tips to prevent it.
Learn the F and B minor barre chords, including proper bar technique across three strings and five- or six-string variations, to become a more effective guitar player.
Apply the bass string guide to know how many strings each chord should ring, from five on A minor and B7 to six on E, E minor, F, and G.
Master a beginner-friendly ayahuasca song on guitar using a simple a minor progression, hammer-ons, and strumming, while practicing pronunciation and connecting with medicine tribe music in the sacred valley.
Learn lokah samastah in a medicine song masterclass, mastering the chords e minor, g, d, and a simple 4/4 picking pattern while refining pronunciation and inflections to connect hearts.
Learn the popular medicine song agua de estrellas in medicine song masterclass part 1 with a guided guitar tutorial covering capo on the third fret, chords, and picking patterns.
Continue your Medicine Song Masterclass journey by joining MoS Academy for parts two and three, unlocking healing songs, content creation, breathwork tracks, and backing tracks.
In Part 1 of the Medicine Song Masterclass we will be walking you through everything for beginners to start singing your first medicine songs.
In This Course You Will:
Learn to play guitar and start strumming your first chords
Hear each of the songs sung
Learn the nuances of the inflections
"Proper" pronunciation (from a non-native speaker)
Be guided through how to strum and pick each song
Learn to sing/play your first 10 EASY Medicine Songs!
Medicine songs have played a key role in the integration of positive energy in the Ceremonies I hold. I highly suggest taking this course for your own connection to the songs, or for you to use them in your own circles/ circles you attend!
**Some facilitators will even let you attend their Ceremonies for free in exchange for playing a few songs!!**