Lots of folks asked for this one, so here it is... these are the fingerpicking tips, techniques, and exercises that helped me develop my fingerpicking style and technique, & helped me break through some of the most frustrating periods of my guitar development. By sharing them with you, hopefully it will save you a lot of time and fretboard frustration! •Justin Johnson Music and Instructional DVDs available at: www.justinjohnsonlive.com/store.html •Dream Studios Guitar | Justin Johnson

This is my go-to fingerpicking warmup—and it works wonders. You’ll play the same pattern three ways: first with 5 fingers, then thumb–index–middle, then just thumb & index. Switching between these styles over the same groove trains your fingers to calibrate like a machine. It’s deceptively simple, but if you start using it daily, you’ll feel the difference in your speed, control, and dexterity almost instantly. 🎸🔥 Ready to take your playing to the next level? 👉 Head to JustinJohnsonGuitar.com