The Science of Getting Better
Deliberate Practice
for Guitar
The science-backed method that turns 30 minutes of focused practice into more progress than hours of repetition.
The Research
Why Repetition Alone Doesn't Work
Swedish psychologist Anders Ericsson spent 30 years studying masters across disciplines — musicians, chess players, athletes, mathematicians. He discovered they all practiced the same way.
“Repetition inside the comfort zone does not equal deliberate practice. Deliberate practice requires that you're at the edge of your ability, with intentional focus and direct feedback.”
The problem? Most guitarists practice mindlessly. They repeat the same licks at the same speed, hoping improvement will magically happen. They get distracted. They have no data on their progress. No clear path forward.
Nathan from Guitar Prodigy adapted Ericsson's research into a practical 3-zone system for guitarists. He went from practicing 2 hours a day stuck at amateur level, to practicing just 30 minutes a day while reaching pro level.
Repétude automates this entire system — so you can focus on playing, not managing timers and tempos.
The Method
The 3-Zone Practice System
Repétude automates this entire method — no timers, no manual BPM switching. Just hit play and practice deliberately.
Comfort Zone
Build muscle memory with perfect repetitions
Start slow and controlled. Execute perfectly to bake solid technique into your muscle memory.
Built for How You Practice
Adapt to Your Style
Set Your Zone Weights
Spend more time where you need it. Adjust how long each zone runs — focus on Edge work, or balance all three equally.
Ready to Practice Deliberately?
Stop wondering what BPM you were at. Stop deciding what to practice. Just hit play and grow.
Want to learn more about the method? Watch Nathan's original video