JTC George Karayiannis Rhythm Awareness Volume 1 Masterclass

Master the one skill that powers every style of music, whether rhythm or lead.This structured Masterclass will build your rhythmic foundations and vocabulary, unlocking new levels of control, expression, and musical freedom in every aspect of your playing.

Unlock the Secret Behind Every Great Solo
Behind every unforgettable riff or solo lies something most guitarists overlook: rhythm. It’s the glue that makes your playing come alive and the one skill most players never practice properly. In this Masterclass, George Karayiannis gives you the missing foundation. With his guidance, you’ll build the rhythmic awareness that puts you on the same path as legends like Eddie Van Halen, Nuno Bettencourt, Brian May, Paul Gilbert, and Joe Satriani. Their jaw-dropping solos work because of their rock-solid sense of time. Now it’s your turn.

What You’ll Learn

Chapter 1 - Rhythm Awareness Foundations
Go beyond “keeping time.” Build the core techniques and exercises that sharpen your rhythmic feel from the ground up.

Chapter 2 - Rhythmic Vocabulary Foundations
Master every essential non-syncopated rhythm, 8ths, 16ths, and triplets—through targeted internalisation exercises.

Chapter 3 - Embodying Time Foundations
Connect your voice, body, and hands to the beat. Learn to feel time signatures, lock into grooves, and express yourself with freedom.

By the end, you won’t just play patterns, you’ll gain precision, control, and expressive flow that works in real-world playing. Both your rhythm and lead playing will transform.

Techniques Covered
Subdivisions
Time Signatures
8th Notes
16th Notes
Triplets
Syncopation
Rhythmic Transitions

VIDEOS
16 Lesson Videos
15 Riff Videos
20 Exercise Videos
9 Lick Videos
2 Rhythm Challenge Videos

AUDIO
15 Riffs
20 Exercises
9 Licks
2 Rhythm Challenges
9 Lick Backings
15 Riff Backings
2 Rhythm Challenge Backings

TAB / NOTATION
Interactive Tab / Notation