Learn the Technique That Separates “Technically Correct” Players from Truly Groovy Guitar Players
Discover the ancient African “Mother Rhythm” secret that will revolutionize your guitar playing through djembe drum exercises – taught step-by-step by Adam Rafferty
Transform your playing with the ancient rhythm secrets that separate good guitarists from truly captivating ones.
Join Hundreds of Guitar Students Who’ve Improved Their Groove!
(With students at a LIVE workshop – we played the drum and got into the pocket!)
Featured in Acoustic Player Magazine – “Groove Like Adam Rafferty”
Hi, I’m Adam Rafferty, and before my journey into fingerstyle guitar, I spent 20+ years on the NYC jazz scene.
I’ve performed with jazz legends like Dr. Lonnie Smith (organ), Alvin Queen (Oscar Peterson’s drummer), and the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band (with Mike Longo) – using the exact rhythmic concepts you will learn in this course.
I’m deeply grateful to Acoustic Player Magazine for featuring my approach to groove on their cover.
The groove concepts you’ll learn in this course are what led to that honor – and now I want to share them with you.
A Unique Musical Lineage
This rhythm method has a remarkable lineage – it traces back to jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie’s collaboration with the great Cuban percussionist Chano Pozo, whose partnership inspired Dizzy’s deep exploration of African and Latin rhythms.
Dizzy passed this knowledge to pianist Mike Longo, who taught it to me.
You’re learning an approach that traces back to one of the masters of groove and timing.
See This Method in Action:
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at me teaching these groove concepts to college students at Valencia College in 2014.
You’ll see the exact techniques and the immediate transformation that happens when students experience this method firsthand.
Does Your Playing Feel Stiff Or Mechanical?
You can play the notes, but something’s missing.
When you hear players with incredible groove – that natural, flowing feel that makes music come alive – you wonder “How do they make it sound so effortless?”
You’ve tried metronomes and counting exercises, but your playing still feels disconnected from that deep, internal pulse that great players seem to have naturally.
Here’s what most music teachers don’t realize: that timing tool they swear by might actually be working against your natural groove.
Here’s the Real Problem:
You’ve been taught to think about fingers first and “feel the rhythm” as an afterthought. Most players count rhythm in their head but cut the body off from the process.
This Course Turns it Around
We use exact precision to count the rhythm, then feel it – then your fingers obey your natural inner pulse.
It’s physics, like riding a bike.
You’ll discover the ancient African drumming practice that connects your head and body – building the internal “Mother Rhythm” that underlies all great music.
Stop counting in your head and start feeling the rhythm in your body!
Here’s What You’ll Get…
- 15 comprehensive video lessons (60 minutes) with in-depth instruction and complete demonstrations
- Step by step breakdown of the African “Mother Rhythm” and how to internalize it
- Close-up demonstrations so you can see EXACTLY how to practice the drum exercises
- Revolutionary approach – no metronomes allowed, you become the instrument
- Learn the 12/8 African drum pattern and how to count it multiple ways to achieve hemiola
- Visual, non-linear approach to rhythm that bypasses overthinking
- Groove vs. time concepts – understand why some players feel stiff while others flow naturally
- Body/mind integration techniques – eliminate the head/body cutoff that kills groove
- Physics-based rhythm principles – understand why certain rhythms lock in perfectly
- Intuitive practice methods – get feelings FROM the music instead of putting them into it
- Visualization techniques for rhythmic “lock up” and tempo control
- Divine geometry concepts – discover the mathematical perfection that happens inside you
- Learn at YOUR own pace in YOUR own home when YOU want to!
- 27-page PDF guide with complete explanations and practice methods
- 2 MP3 practice tracks for developing your internal rhythm
- FULL INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED, NO COMPLEX THEORY REQUIRED
Compare this to private lessons:
At $150 per hour, learning the drum rhythms, body rhythm, and hands-on practice with me would take a minimum of 4-6 lessons to cover and cost you $600-900 – and that’s without any materials, djembe instruction videos, or the ability to replay lessons.
What You’ll Experience…
You’ll have a complete system for developing unshakeable groove that transforms your guitar playing!
Master the 12/8 “Mother Rhythm” and watch every other groove – swing, funk, bossa nova – suddenly make sense in your body. This foundation works for any style: pop, jazz, blues, funk, Brazilian, and country music.
How Do I Know If This Course Is For Me?
✅ Perfect for All Guitar Players:
Whether you play blues, jazz, fingerstyle, rock, or any style – if your playing feels stiff or mechanical, this course will transform your natural groove and timing.
✅ No Metronomes Required:
Forget external timing devices that disconnect you from your natural pulse. This ancient method develops your internal rhythm instrument – the way groove masters have done it for centuries.
✅ See and Hear the Difference:
Crystal-clear djembe demonstrations show you exactly how to develop body-mind rhythm integration. No more guessing about “how to feel the beat” – you’ll experience it directly.
✅ No Complex Theory Required:
This is about physics and natural body rhythm, not complicated music theory. If you can tap your foot, you can master this approach.
✅ Learn Ancient Wisdom:
Master the African rhythm foundation that underlies all great pop, jazz, blues, funk, Brazilian, and country music – passed down from Dizzy Gillespie’s lineage.
✅ Small Investment, Huge Impact:
All you need is a small djembe drum (under $100) – the single best musical investment you’ll make for your entire musical life.
✅ Universal Application:
This rhythm foundation enhances every aspect of your playing – from simple strumming to complex fingerstyle arrangements.
✅ Learn at Home, at Your Own Pace:
Access the course 24/7 on any device. Practice the djembe exercises whenever it suits you.
✅ Stop the Mechanical Playing:
Stop struggling with timing, and groove. This step-by-step course develops the internal pulse that makes all your guitar playing more musical and compelling.
✅ 365-Day Money-Back Guarantee:
If you’re not completely satisfied, you get a full refund – no questions asked.
After Completing This Course You Will…
🥁 Immediate Groove Transformation – Feel the difference right away as your playing becomes more natural and flowing
🥁 Internal Rhythm Mastery – Become your own rhythm instrument instead of relying on external tools
🥁 Body-Mind Integration – Eliminate the head / body disconnect that makes playing insecure
🥁 Universal Groove Foundation – Apply this rhythm mastery to any style you play – blues, jazz, fingerstyle, rock, everything
🥁 Effortless Flow – Develop the internal pulse that makes all your guitar playing more musical and compelling
🥁 Rhythm Confidence – Never struggle with timing again – you’ll have unshakeable internal groove
Here’s What Real-Life Students Are Saying…
(And hey…I’d love to feature you here as well!)
“If you are ready to take your fingerstyle playing to the next level, then Adam Rafferty’s lessons are for you.
The songs are beautifully put together, and taught in bite size pieces that enable one to progress towards learning the entire song.
Adam’s teaching style is such that it feels as if he is sitting in the room with you, walking you through the piece. I highly recommend these videos, it’s helped take my playing ability to a higher level.”
Tim Shaw
Hobby Guitarist
“I first came across Adam Rafferty searching for “learning guitar.”
Adam´s playing appealed to me, and yet I learned even more from his approach, philosophy and attitude towards the instrument and towards music making and performance in general.
I have been a happy amateur guitar player all my life, and yet his insights gave me better habits.
It helped my focus on what is important, and I recommend his site to all my friends.”
Kjell-Åke
Sweden“I am a guitar teacher by trade. As a teacher, player, and lover of guitar music I have been influenced by Adam in tons of positive ways.
Adam’s talent extends as a teacher just as easily as his ability to create amazing music.
He is inviting, concise, and helps you build confidence as a player approaching his catalog.
If you are willing to put in the effort, he provides all the tools you need to feel successful, and he presents the information in a sincere, insightful, and fun way!”
Dave Francis
www.guitarborist.com“I have been following Adam Rafferty’s videos, DVD lessons and blogs online for several years now.
He is an exceptional performer and teacher and I have found that applying many of his techniques has improved my playing and my confidence immensely.
Though fingerstyle arrangements can be quite challenging, Adam reduces the work load by getting right to the techniques that ease the pain.
His gift is making a difficult piece sound simple and he helps me do the same.”
Bob Brounley
professional fingerstyle guitarist from FloridaMy Risk-Free No Questions Asked, 365 Day 100% Money Back Guarantee
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