How Oggy Built Real Consistency and Confidence in His Playing

• Had been self-taught for years, playing Metallica songs but unsure about his true skill level

• Joined PHM after feeling stuck and not knowing what to improve next

• Gained steady speed and endurance, but more importantly, consistent and clean technique

• Learned how to analyze and refine his own playing instead of just chasing speed

• Loved that the exercises were based on real metal riffs, not boring ones

• Now plays faster and cleaner with a clear roadmap for continuous progress

How Josh Broke His 180 BPM Speed Plateau

• Was stuck around 180 BPM and frustrated, online advice didn’t help and felt uncomfortable

• Learned proven technique principles for both speed and endurance through PHM

• Gained confidence and certainty to play extreme, high-tempo riffs above 200 BPM

• Discovered how to use controlled tension instead of avoiding it completely

• Inspired by seeing real metal artists inside the course. Now plays faster, cleaner, and with purpose 

How HG Mastered Downpicking And Built Real Endurance 

• Long-time guitarist focusing mainly on lead playing, struggled with thrash/death-metal rhythm parts

• Wanted to develop strong downpicking like Metallica & Sepultura, plus accuracy and stamina

• Improved accuracy, control, and consistency. No longer gets tired when playing fast riffs

• Learned how to isolate problems, fix weaknesses quickly, and use warm-ups effectively

• Now plays fast riffs longer and cleaner with better note separation and confidence 

How Oliver Hit His 210 BPM Goal After 40 Years of Playing 

• Played guitar for 40+ years across pop, blues, and rock - not a typical metal player

• Joined PHM to finally master rhythm precision and play Master of Puppets at full speed

• Followed PHM’s structured metal-riff-based exercises to build endurance and control

• Reached his target of 210 BPM eighth notes within one year

• Appreciated PHM’s clear plan, guidance, and supportive attitude

• Now enjoys playing heavy riffs confidently while keeping his own musical style 

How Stephan Reached 220 BPM After 30 Years of Playing

• Played guitar for 30 years but maxed out around 170 BPM on thrash riffs

• Joined PHM to finally learn how to build real picking-hand speed

• Followed the structured modules and got clear, measurable results

• Learned to break riffs into small segments and master precise micro-movements

• Favorite part: endurance training — now plays Metallica riffs at 200–220 BPM cleanly

• Highly recommends PHM to anyone wanting to push their speed and endurance limits

How Jonas Fixed His Pain and Rebuilt His Technique After 20+ Years

• Professional guitarist and producer (Iron Master, Bourbon Boys, Roadhouse Diet) — playing full-time since age 18

• Struggled with shoulder and hand pain from inefficient arm-based picking technique

• Joined PHM to relearn proper picking motion and synchronization between hands

• Gained pain-free endurance, faster speed, and tighter coordination

• Learned structured practice routines and how to track progress with a metronome

• Says he improved more in three months than in the last 20 years — wishes he had started earlier

How Jiri Improved His Picking Hand And Reached A Level He Didn't Think Was Possible 

• Had sloppy and slow picking hand
• Tried several teachers, spent hours and hours practicing with no progress on speed
• Improved his skills so much during the training program, that he got accepted into the band he had auditioned a year before
• Can play up to 260bpm riffs now

How Julius Finally Broke His Plateau

• Had been playing for years but couldn’t progress or find structure that worked

• Tried private lessons before but still felt stuck and unsure how to practice effectively

• Learned a clear system and tools from PHM that finally unlocked steady improvement

• Loved the weekly calls and personalized feedback: “Hard to find that kind of teaching these days”

• Favorite part: challenge compilations of hard riffs, kept motivation high and made practice fun 

How Nikki Broke Through Years of Stagnation and Pain

• Returned to guitar after several years away but hit a wall with online videos

• Practiced for hours without progress — ended up with wrist and arm pain

• Decided to “bite the bullet” and start lessons with Karri

• In just six months, gained major improvements in speed, accuracy, and technique

• Fixed long-time issues with legato, downpicking, and alternate picking

• Calls PHM “the best thing I’ve done” — plans to keep going

How Alex Broke Through Plateaus and Built a Strong Technical Foundation

• Casual player for years, mostly learning Metallica, Megadeth, and Maiden riffs without structure
• Started lessons with Karri during the pandemic — first time taking guitar seriously
• Focused on building solid technique: alternate picking, downpicking, sweep picking, and rhythm consistency
• Broke through speed and coordination plateaus that had held him back for years
• Appreciates the personalized feedback — Karri “can hear a missed 16th note even through distortion over Skype”
• Says lessons are both technical and fun, mixing theory, improvisation, and real riffs
• Strongly recommends PHM: “If you combine practice with Karri’s lessons, it’s impossible not to improve.”

How Cyrus Broke His Technique Plateau and Finally Conquered Fast Metal Riffs

• Played for years but constantly hit a wall with fast downpicking, sweeping, and complex riffs

• Tried online tutorials and techniques without real progress

• Found Karri’s YouTube channel and started lessons — describes it as “one of the few good decisions I’ve made”

• Improved speed, control, and overall song playability dramatically

• Enjoys lessons combining technical drills with learning real songs note by note

• Says Karri not only fixed his technique but is “a great teacher and a great person”

How Jonathan Regained Confidence and Structure After Returning to Guitar

• Started guitar at 16, quit for years, and returned to playing after university

• Tried self-learning and even classical lessons but never had the right guidance

• Found Karri through YouTube and focused on rhythm accuracy and picking-hand control

• Learned how to break songs down bar by bar and focus on details instead of playing through mistakes

• Noticed major improvement in confidence, recording quality, and overall precision

• Says having clear feedback and direction “is the best thing I’ve done in a long time”

How Petri Transformed His Playing After Years of Being Stuck

• Had played for years but was stuck in his comfort zone with no clear direction

• Joined PHM in 2019 after seeing Karri’s ad — skeptical at first about online lessons

• Fixed long-time issues like excess string noise and weak muting

• Improved bending, vibrato, alternate/economy/sweep picking, and downpicking speed

• Can now play Master of Puppets and Waking the Demon with better tone and control

• Gained confidence to record and publish metal cover videos

• Says the biggest change is understanding how to keep developing as a player

How Benjamin Went From Beginner to Confident Metal Musician and Composer

• Had played guitar for two years but couldn’t handle extreme metal styles

• Won a free PHM lesson giveaway and immediately saw the value in structured coaching

• Learned to set clear, realistic goals and work toward them step by step

• Improved overall guitar skills, theory understanding, and songwriting ability

• Appreciates that Karri focuses on what matters — no unnecessary info or filler

• Gained new confidence composing for both guitar and full-band arrangements

• Recommends PHM to guitarists of any level who want focused, meaningful progress

How Victor Fixed 20 Years of Bad Habits in Months

• Self-taught guitarist for ~20 years who felt stuck with timing and alternate picking

• Joined PHM after realizing elbow-driven picking and bad habits were holding him back

• Quickly unlocked proper wrist motion and finally understood what “his own technique” should feel like

• Timing, speed, and control improved fast — even his already-strong downpicking became cleaner

• Alternate picking became tighter for recording, and difficult riffs stopped feeling like a struggle

• Says he progressed more in a few months inside PHM than in the previous 20 years on his own

How Antti Finally Broke His Speed Barrier

• Struggled for years to play his favorite metal songs at full speed with tight accuracy

• Joined the program after realizing he couldn’t break the wall alone

• Learned proper speed-building, segmentation, and real endurance training

• Endurance work became his biggest breakthrough — fun and massively effective

• Can now almost play Master of Puppets at full speed with control

• Gained the ability to analyze his own technique and improve consistently