A private invitation — for Fingerstyle Arranging System students only
The Fingerstyle Technique Deep Dive

Save Yourself Years of Guessing, In One Hour

You play. I watch. In sixty minutes I find the one thing standing between you and your next level — and show you exactly how to get there.

Nothing moves your playing forward like an expert's feedback.

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60 min · 1-on-1 PDF materials included 30-min follow-up call
A short note from Nicola
The real problem

You can't see your own blind spots. Nobody can.

When I was 14, my first mentor used to give me hell about my timing. I couldn't hear it. I'd play the piece, feel pretty good about it, and he'd stop me after four bars. Every single time. I used to get mad at him.

Then, years later, I found my old recordings.

He was right about every note.

He was hearing something I physically couldn't — and pointing me straight at it. That one correction changed how I play to this day.

Here's the thing: in fingerstyle, the problem is almost never where you're looking. You blame your "slow fingers" — it's actually a sync issue between your hands. You blame your right hand — it's your left hand releasing the note too early. So you spend months practicing the wrong fix, and nothing changes.

Outside feedback is the shortcut to fast improvement. A trained eye watching you play finds what a year of solo practice won't.

Why this isn't another video course

Your hands and playing are unique

Every player has different habits, different tension, different struggles. You can't fix yours by watching someone else's lesson — that's exactly why this session is one-on-one and built around you.

In one hour we look at the five fundamentals where fingerstyle problems hide:

Right hand Left hand Synchronization Dynamics Timing
Inside the session

Three steps.

01
Diagnostics

You play. I watch.

If the nerves show up, that's completely fine. While you play, I listen for the little things you can't notice from the inside. This part can sting a little — and it's also where everything starts to change.

02
Remedy

You learn exactly what to practice — and why.

I show you what I saw, and I give you targeted materials — not generic exercises or songs — and the reason behind every piece of it. When you understand the why, the how gets so much easier.

03
Plan

We build your two-week practice plan

Before we say goodbye, we design your practice around your real life, not an ideal one. Twenty focused minutes a day beat two unfocused hours, and you'll know exactly what to do with each of them.

The Fingerstyle Technique Deep Dive

Private · 60 minutes · online

Here's everything you get

  • The 60-Minute Technique Deep Dive€89
    Diagnostics → Remedy → Plan
  • Personalized Practice Materials BONUS€25
    Targeted exercises picked for your level and your specific needs
  • Session Summary BONUS€19
    Everything we cover inside the session, transcribed — yours forever
  • 30-Minute Follow-Up Call BONUS€36
    We review your progress and adjust the plan
Standard rate€169
€169 €69

Today just €69 — you save €100 (59% off)

The lowest rate, reserved for Fingerstyle Arranging System students.

Your student rate is reserved for 2d 23h 59m 59s
Book the Deep Dive (€69)

Not happy after the session? Tell me within 48 hours and I'll refund you in full — no questions asked, no hard feelings.

How it works, start to finish
1
Right after booking

We schedule your session

You pick a time that works for you through a calendar link.

2
Session day

60 minutes online, one-on-one

Just you, me, and your guitar. No fancy gear needed — a phone camera and Zoom are plenty.

3
The next day

Your practice starts

Your written summary arrives — everything we cover: the flaws, the fixes, your plan.

4
One to two weeks later

We reconnect

A 30-minute follow-up call to check your progress, adjust the plan, and troubleshoot anything that's fighting you.

Let's be honest
This is for you if…
  • You're working through the Arranging System (or finished it) and want your hands to keep up with your ideas
  • You've been playing for a while but feel stuck at the same level
  • You suspect your technique has leaks you can't quite find
  • You can give 20 focused minutes a day for two weeks
  • You want honest, specific feedback
It's NOT for you if…
  • You're looking for a song lesson — this is about your technique, not repertoire
  • You want a magic fix without practicing afterwards
  • You'd rather not have someone watch your playing closely (I get it — but that's the whole point)
  • You're a complete beginner — get a few songs under your fingers first, no rush
Nicola Pastori
Nicola Pastori
Fingerstyle guitarist & educator

I've spent the last 15 years teaching guitar — in person, at the Rock Guitar Academy in Milan, and online with students all over the world. I've watched literally thousands of hands play.

After all these years, what still moves me is watching a player suddenly understand their own hands. There's a moment in every session where the student goes "wait… THAT's what I was doing?" — and from there, everything starts to click.

I'd love to find that moment with you.

15+
Years teaching
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Frequently asked questions

If you can play a couple of songs start to finish — even imperfectly — yes, you are. The point isn't to impress me. The point is to show me where your playing actually is, so we can move it forward. What you're struggling with is completely normal, and it's exactly what this session is for.
The one that best shows what you can do — ideally something that's hard but doable for you. A piece that fights you a little tells me much more than a safe one you've played a thousand times.
Nope. Zoom, your guitar, and a phone or webcam positioned so I can see both hands. That's it. No interface, no microphones, no fancy setup.
Almost certainly. Most of my online students are in the US, so I keep slots open across timezones. After booking you'll see all available times in your local timezone and pick what fits.
Then you get your money back. If you're not happy with the session, tell me within 48 hours and I'll process a full refund straight away — no questions asked.
Because this session is reserved for Fingerstyle Arranging System students. You've already invested in your arranging journey, and I want your technique to keep up with the music you're learning to create — this session is the most direct way I know to help with that. After your 72-hour window, the Deep Dive goes back to the standard rate (€169).
Within 24 hours you'll get an email from me with the scheduling link. Pick your slot, warm up your best song, and I'll see you online. Looking forward to making some great music together!
One last thing

A year of guessing, or an hour of knowing

You can keep practicing around the problem and hope it fixes itself. Or you can let a trained eye find it in one session — and spend the next year actually getting better.

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