About Andrew Nitsievsky
Andrew Nitsievsky is the guitarist and creator behind Guitarist 365 Days — a guitar education project focused on helping players fix sloppy technique and build cleaner, faster, more controlled playing.
Before focusing on guitar education, Andrew also worked as a photographer and visual creator. Photography archive:
nitsievsky.ru
Why I Teach Technique
For many years, I struggled with the same problems that many guitarists face: speed, picking accuracy, timing, synchronization, tension, and inconsistent control.
I spent a lot of time practicing, but I wasn’t always practicing the right way. Instead of simply trying to play faster, I had to rebuild my technique step by step through structured practice, analysis, and focused correction.
That experience completely changed the way I think about guitar playing.
Today, I help other guitarists avoid the same mistakes by breaking down technique problems into clear, practical steps.
Guitarist 365 Days is built around one simple idea:
Clean technique creates real speed.
My focus is not on random tricks or flashy exercises, but on fixing the details that actually affect your playing:
- picking accuracy
- rhythm and timing
- synchronization between both hands
- muting and string noise control
- tension-free playing
- clean speed development
- practical exercises based on real riffs and real playing
I also offer personal video feedback sessions, where you can send me a short video of your playing and receive a detailed breakdown with corrections, exercises, and clear practice direction.
What I Help Guitarists Fix
- Sloppy alternate picking
- Weak rhythm and timing
- Poor synchronization
- Excessive tension
- Noisy muting
- Unstable speed
- Inefficient hand movement
My Teaching Approach
My approach is simple: I don’t just show exercises — I help you understand what is holding your playing back.
Many guitarists practice a lot, but still feel stuck because they don’t know what the real problem is.
Sometimes the issue is not speed.
It can be tension, poor synchronization, unstable picking, weak rhythm, unnecessary movement, or lack of control.
That’s why I focus on breaking down technique clearly and practically.
When I analyze a player, I look at:
- how both hands work together
- how relaxed or tense the movement is
- whether the picking motion is efficient
- whether the timing is stable
- whether unwanted string noise is controlled
- whether the exercise actually connects to real music
The goal is not just to play faster.
The goal is to play cleaner, tighter, and with more confidence.
Start Here
If your guitar playing feels sloppy, tense, or inconsistent, start with my free guitar technique training.
Inside, you’ll find practical exercises for:
• picking
• legato
• synchronization
• rhythm development
These exercises will help you build better control and understand what to focus on in your practice.
If you want personal feedback on your own playing, you can also send me a short video and I’ll show you exactly what to fix.
Contact
Have a question about feedback sessions or guitar technique?
Andrew Nitsievsky
Email me → hello@andrewguitar.com
Follow me on Instagram → @guitarist_365_days