Every time Kiko does a private livestream for us, I end up not submitting a question because I am not sure if a similar one has already been answered in previous livestreams So while going through the backlog, I’ll try to list the topics covered. I’ve only finished the first two so feel free to contribute if you find this useful - we will have a comprehensive list sooner if more people join
Student Batch #1 Live with Kiko #1
00:09:17 reducing tension when playing
00:15:58 stretching exercises
00:21:19 thumb/index finger movement when alternate picking
00:24:44 phase 2: changing exercise every 5 minutes vs playing one for the whole 20 minutes
00:29:30 fluency when switching from string to string
00:35:20 opinion on pickslanting (from Cracking The Code by Troy Grady)
00:38:39 should you do two workout sessions if you can play for two hours in a day?
00:40:45 amp settings for practice
00:42:15 playing standing up
00:48:12 maintaining a level with one technique while actively working on another
00:52:35 how conscious are you of specific modes and intervals while improvising solos
00:54:12 bad (guitar playing) days
00:54:30 how to keep motivated
00:58:04 how to solo and improvise
01:06:11 bending and vibrato exercises
01:12:00 getting into the right mindset for practicing
01:14:20 overcoming stage fright
Student Batch #2 Live with Kiko #2
00:03:32 integrating alternate and sweep picking
00:09:37 fretting hand position
00:11:40 picking hand position
00:16:29 being prepared for workouts/getting to know the material or playing the things you know
00:28:58 how much does Kiko play every day/tips on dividing the time
00:33:50 how to avoid touching other strings with the fretting hand while doing legato
00:41:40 improving finger strength for bending
00:47:40 is there a “correct” pick angle?
00:52:00 practicing riffs/endurance
00:55:55 finger rolling in sweep picking arpeggios
00:58:30 Enfermo main lick
01:05:14 improving downpicking for metal riffing
01:07:18 keeping up with the timing on stage
01:08:10 tendonitis
01:11:58 adapting old megadeth solos
01:13:58 tempos for practicing in different workout phases
01:16:05 getting the hands in sync
01:22:20 choosing between alternate and sweep picking (Enfermo again)
01:23:15 strings Kiko uses
01:23:48 how long does it take to notice progress?
01:28:12 tips to release tension
01:31:30 Dave Mustaine’s guitar