Rifftek, Setting New Standards in Stringed Instrument Finger Strengthening ...

Rifftek, Inc. is dedicated to helping musicians develop the physical strength and dexterity required to play an instrument—much faster than ever before. Their Research and Development team consists of professional musicians who have developed techniques and devices that have enhanced their own ability to play. Rifftek strategically combines their proven methods to create a cutting edge, self-paced instructional program.

While their principles and concepts can benefit any musician at any level, their focus is on string instrument players—especially guitar players.

Playing guitar requires a significant amount of physical dexterity, as well as music theory knowledge. But whether or not you can read music yet, finger strength and dexterity are essential for progress. Rifftek concepts rapidly teach and build on these key element Products include RiffBANDZ resistance bands and RiffGRIPS non-slip guitar pick grips. RiffBANDZ are supported with an extensive library of detailed, easy-to-follow online videos that contain exercises and playing techniques taught by guitar virtuoso George Adrian.

Although only a minute long, each Rifftek video is jam-packed with exercises and techniques that will help you become a better guitar player faster, and help make your fingers riff the way you want, up and down the fretboard.

Products & Services

RiffBANDZ resistance devices are custom-developed resistance bands for musicians. They are worn during scale practice and warm-ups, and supported by professionally designed exercises.

This unique conditioning device builds hand strength and dexterity, at a significantly faster rate than you can achieve by traditional scale training exercises alone. The RiffBANDZ Training System also helps train the hand to the proper formation on the instrument for a precision performance.

Fingerpickers have it easy. But when you’re wailing on a fast lick and your pick flies out of your hand, your solo is over.

RiffGRIPS non-slip grips convert any manufactured guitar pick into a device ready for a slip-resistant attack. Crafted in the shape of Rifftek’s “fist” logo, the grips are textured with a leather surface that prevents the pick from falling or slipping out of a guitarist’s hand.

Few guitarists have the opportunity to study with a virtuoso musician, until now. Now you can take private, personalized online guitar lessons with legendary performer George Adrian, from any computer, day or night, using Skype technology. You won’t have to haul your gear, and you can schedule lessons at your convenience, only when you’re ready for new material.

Lessons are available at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels and combine scale and exercise instruction that builds hand strength, dexterity, speed and accuracy with theory knowledge. With instruction in both areas, you’ll have the skills to reach your musical goals.

During your first lesson, George will evaluate your level of ability and make recommendations for improvement and potential direction for lessons. You can request instruction in anything you’d like, from specific songs, learning to compose your own music, or techniques like shredding, finger picking and tapping. Whether you’re after a certain genre, technique or theory, George can expertly teach you, usually in a short period of time.

Lesson frequency depends on your skill level and how much you practice. It is recommended that beginners take more frequent lessons so that technique and formation can be analyzed and critiqued, to prevent improper habits from forming. Intermediate and advanced musicians already know the basics and have established proper formation, therefore lessons can be scheduled less often.

Considering the demand for George’s time, Rifftek, Inc. is pleased to offer four lesson packages. Students can purchase lesson time in half hour, full hour, five hour, or ten hour blocks.