Guitar Playing Artists Needing a Confidence Boost
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You feel down, maybe even depressed.
You are unfulfilled.
Life has lost meaning.
You create bad habits to suppress the feelings from NOT being the creator you were meant to be.
As a musician wanting to leave a legacy, I went from struggling to balance music with life to feeling fulfilled and energized in my creative journey.
Life has gotten more complicated, instead of easier, leaving you with little time to focus on creating music.
Your responsibilities lie elsewhere. And when you DO have time to write music, you lack the motivation to see it through.
As a guitarist who values self-expression, I went from feeling stuck in repetitive techniques to developing my own unique style (even when traditional courses felt overwhelming).
Frustration on how to create the music you hear in your head.
Overthinking and overanalyzing your songs.
Wanting to give up entirely.
Wasting countless hours on YouTube videos that leave more questions than answers.
No clear path forward, and therefore ZERO progress.
Creative Fulfillment - Knowing your music genuinely resonates with listeners gives you confidence, inspiration and validation to keep creating from an authentic place.
Meaningful Feedback Loop - An engaged audience gives real-time responses that help you grow as an artist, boost your confidence even further, and stay aligned with what truly moves people. This further validates your musical direction.
Resilience in a Noisy Industry - While trends come and go, a loyal fanbase gives you stability and staying power, even when the spotlight shifts. This also allows you to develop an entire product line for your merchandise.
Unlock Greater Musical Expression - Advanced skills give you more tools to express emotions and ideas with depth and nuance.
Write More Memorable Songs - Enhanced technique allows you to create richer melodies, chord progressions and hooks that stick with listeners.
Stand Out As An Artist - When your guitar work goes beyond basics, your songs sound more distinctive and professional.
All of the above boosts your confidence even further!
Follow a Step-by-Step Approach to Elevate Your Songwriting and Performance Skills
The 7 Proven Steps that build foundational confidence and a belief in your dream.
Build Momentum Faster - A clear method reduces overwhelm, so you can make steady progress and see real results quickly.
Overcome Self-Doubt - A structured path helps silence the inner critic, so you can finally share your music without fear or hesitation.
Break Through Creative Limits - Confidence fuels experimentation, helping you push boundaries and grow beyond what you thought possible.
You won't have to spend years figuring it out on your own. The Ultimate Artist Toolkit will shorten the time needed to learn powerful methods to 10x your writing and performing skills.
You won't need to invest in complicated theory lessons or drown in YouTube videos. University degrees are extremely expensive and YouTube videos only tech technique, without helping you find your unique voice.
You won't sacrifice your unique self-taught approach. Some of the most well-known artists used the most unorthodox techniques. Think Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Eddie Van Halen and many more. What matters is the song, the feel, the vibe.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
1. Taking stock of your current skills reveals where to place your focus in the short term.
2. Tracking your progress through recording tells the story, unfiltered.
3. Implementation of thousand-year-old principles builds the foundational confidence you need to create the music you want.
4. Proven songwriting methods makes it easy to write memorable, hooky songs that people remember.
5. Guitar skills taught from the Artist perspective allows you to expand your creativity and not be bound by theory. Yes, some basic theory is a MUST. But it is a tool and not a "formula" for memorable songs.
6. With every step, you don’t just build skills; you build confidence too. The confidence to claim, “I am a songwriter,” and mean it.
LIFETIME ACCESS To The Ultimate Artist Academy Toolkit (over$500) $49
ULTIMATE ARTIST CONFIDENCE COURSE ($149) FREE
THE ART OF SONGWRITING METHOD ($149) FREE
THE ARTISTRY OF GUITAR ($149) FREE
Access to the Community ($97/mo) FREE
Downloadable Checklists, Assessments and Surveys to keep you on track. ($27) FREE
Access to ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING.
...an invaluable asset."
Artist Toolkit has been instrumental in helping me transition into the music world after years in the corporate sector. As a singer, I found its combination of actionable songwriting insights and goal-structuring exercises incredibly impactful. These tools not only enhanced my creative process but also provided a clear roadmap to align my musical aspirations with tangible milestones.
The platform’s holistic approach, combining technical skills with strategies for building confidence and focus, sets it apart. The exercises encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and embrace my potential as an artist. Artist Toolkit has given me the resources and mindset I needed to kick off my journey with purpose and direction.
For anyone seeking to develop their craft while creating a sustainable and fulfilling path in music, this platform is an invaluable asset.
-Daniela Mancinelli
Tom M.
Peggy Williams Santillanes
MODULE 1 - CONFIDENCE
LESSON 1: Acquire & Apply - Your 1st Step
LESSON 2: Toes Vs. Heels - How You Approach Your Music is the Key.
LESSON 3: Success Leaves Clues
LESSON 4: Declaration of Desire, Your "Why"
LESSON 5: Method Madness; Get Unstuck
LESSON 6: Competence Leads to Confidence; When You Know These 4 Phases You'll Succeed
LESSON 7: Mirror With Ears; The Art of Self-Reflection Can Be a Game Changer
...AND MORE
MODULE 2 - CRAFTING SONGS
LESSON 1: Where to Start the Songwriting Process
LESSON 2: Lyric Writing Blueprint to Kickstart the Creation
LESSON 3: Melody Writing - How to Create Good Hooks
LESSON 4: Crafting the Song & The Two Most Basic Song Arrangements
LESSON 5: Lyric & Music Editing
LESSON 6: Recognizing and Developing Your Authentic Voice
LESSON 7: The Power of Recording Demos
...and more
MODULE 3 - THE ARTISTRY of GUITAR
LESSON 1: Musical Direction
LESSON 2: The Foundation: Chords & Chord Voicing
LESSON 3: What Cover Tunes Can Teach You
LESSON 4: Writing From a Riff
LESSON 5: Fingerstyle
LESSON 6: Open Tunings
LESSON 7: Dynamics in Songs
LESSON 8: Developing Your Voice on Guitar
BONUS LESSONS: The mechanics of guitar: strings, tuning, neck adjustments, intonation; Ear training & more.
Ask me Anything About Your Music.
Integrating the Confidence Principles
Recorded for Later Review
Group Interaction Reveals Questions You May Not Have Considered
Assistance Clarifying Your Musical Chief Aim
Private Community: FREE Access to the Mastermind> The power of community builds confidence!
Customized Course: Parts of the course will be built around your specific needs as an early adopter. YOU will be a co-creator of many lessons all based on YOUR needs!
Additional Bonuses: Access to Dean:
personalized help clearing fears & anxieties
Strategic planning + songwriting guidance.
One-on-one mentoring (for the right candidate)
Surprise Bonuses TBD
You are an aspiring artist and have a general lack of confidence, but desire to make music anyway.
You are a guitar playing songwriter who wants to learn how to write songs that connect better and do it faster than ever.
You value the satisfaction of playing guitar and the fulfillment you get from creating music.
You understand life is a one-time trip and you're willing to do whatever it takes to make the best music you can.
Aspiring Artists.
Guitarists looking to improve their songwriting.
Experienced Artists needing a bit of motivation and re-focusing.
The Older Musician desiring more fulfillment in their life.
And so much more!
Your aren't willing to take instructions and prefer to figure things out on your own with trial and error.
You do not believe that confidence can be learned and think you know it all.
Lazy bums not willing to work for something worthwhile
Highly critical individuals with a general negative attitude.
We understand you may have some additional questions.
The toolkit includes specially designed confidence building exercises that focus on developing a mindset that supports, rather than hinders your progress. This, coupled with real-world guitar and songwriting skills, places tremendous power in your hands to be the creative artist you want to be.
Absolutely. The toolkit is tailored for self-taught musicians and provides all the necessary tools and support to grow your skills from any level, ensuring you can advance without traditional education.
Unlike general programs, this toolkit focuses on the mental aspects of music creation, specifically for guitar players. It includes mindset training and confidence exercises combined with practical music writing techniques, all curated for self-taught artists.
The community provides a platform where you can connect with fellow musicians, share experiences, receive feedback, and motivate each other. This peer interaction is vital for personal growth and overcoming artistic challenges. Questions you may not have considered will be asked by someone in the community--this furthers your progress, as you can preemptively address challenges before they even come up.
You’ll have direct access to weekly Q&A sessions where you can ask personal queries and receive targeted advice. Regular interaction with an experienced mentor like Dean can dramatically accelerate your learning curve. Additionally you'll have access to One-on-One sessions that Non-Toolkit users do NOT have.
Our toolkit is designed to work because it addresses not only the technical aspects of music but also the psychological barriers that might have hindered your progress before. By fostering both your creative and mental growth, it offers a more holistic approach to mastering music that other programs simply do not offer.
Yes, the toolkit is designed to be beneficial for musicians of any age. It emphasizes mindset and confidence, which are crucial regardless of when you start your musical journey.
The toolkit includes proven methods and techniques for writing impactful lyrics and composing music. These tools are practical and can be applied immediately to see improvements in how you articulate and structure your musical ideas.
Yes, one of the core benefits of the toolkit is its focus on building real, lasting confidence, which directly combats performance anxiety. Additional techniques are taught that reduce or completely eliminate anxiety in minutes and are lasting.
Over several months, you’ll not only see noticeable improvements in your musical compositions and performances but also in your overall sense of artistic fulfillment and connection with your audience. The skills and mindset you develop will serve you throughout your musical career.
Proficient, Intermediate and Advanced Songwriters & Performers
Access is LIFETIME with new modules being added and updated over time. The Program starts immediately upon signing up.
If you want to scour the internet for years searching for all the ins-and-outs of guitar playing, singing, writing lyrics & melody, live performance and the myriad personal development principles necessary to build your self-esteem, AND have someone to guide you through all that, go ahead. Good luck.