ADVANCED TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR SERIOUS METAL GUITARISTS
YOU’RE ALREADY PUTTING IN THE HOURS.
NOW MAKE THEM COUNT.
Forge Mastermind is a live training ground created by Christian Andersen of AxeFire for dedicated metal and rock guitarists who have put in the years, take their playing seriously, and are ready to push past long-standing limits. It helps turn effort into real progress through cleaner technique, stronger execution, and the momentum that comes from training around other serious players.
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Group is in session Sundays at 11am ET.
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​For reference, that is 10:00 AM Central, 8:00 AM Pacific, and 4:00 PM in the UK.
Quarter 2 starts Sunday, April 5th!
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Apply now to join the next Forge training cycle.
Spots are limited and every application is reviewed to make sure the group stays focused, committed, and high level.
COMPLETELY TRANSFORM YOUR PLAYING IN AS LITTLE AS 3 MONTHS!
Committed Players Only
Led By A Professional Coach
Focused Training Every Week
What Members Are Saying
REAL FEEDBACK FROM GUITARISTS INSIDE FORGE.
You’ve put in the years.
You practice consistently.
You care about playing at a high level.
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But without a system, progress stalls:
• inconsistent technique
• sloppy execution at higher speeds
• scattered practice
• no clear benchmarks
• no real feedback
• no reliable path forward
Forge exists to fix that.
MOST SERIOUS GUITARISTS DON’T HAVE A MOTIVATION PROBLEM.
THEY HAVE A STRUCTURE PROBLEM.
FORGE TURNS SCATTERED PRACTICE INTO FOCUSED PROGRESS
Forge Mastermind helps serious metal guitarists stop bouncing between random exercises and start developing real technical command through structured, focused training.
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Each quarter is built around one core discipline, so instead of trying to improve everything at once, members go deep on the mechanics, control, speed, and musical application that actually move their playing forward.
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With live weekly coaching, progressive training, and performance-based integration, Forge gives serious players a system they can trust.
WHAT YOU GAIN INSIDE FORGE
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A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
Know exactly what to practice, what to improve, and how to build your technique week by week.
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FOCUSED TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
Train one core discipline at a time so your effort goes deeper instead of getting spread thin.
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LIVE COACHING AND FEEDBACK
Get expert guidance, technical correction, and real-time problem solving inside weekly sessions.
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MEASURABLE PROGRESS
Work toward clear benchmarks in speed, control, synchronization, and execution.
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MUSICAL INTEGRATION
Develop technique that carries over into phrasing, etudes, and real lead playing.
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A SERIOUS TRAINING ENVIRONMENT
Improve alongside committed players who care about precision, discipline, and growth.
YOUR EFFORT IS REAL. YOUR RESULTS SHOULD BE TOO.
THE FORGE TRAINING SYSTEM
A structured system designed to eliminate guesswork and build real, measurable progress.
Forge gives driven and committed guitarists weekly group coaching, a clear curriculum, direct feedback through the Hot Seat, and real accountability that keeps progress moving.
Led by Christian Andersen, Forge is shaped by someone who takes guitar technique, musical growth, and the development of every player in the room seriously.
He cares deeply about the craft, holds a high standard, and is fully invested in helping members sharpen their mechanics, train with purpose, and break out of the cycle of random practice and stalled progress.
Instead of guessing what to work on, members train the exact skills that separate decent players from virtuosos, with focused coaching designed to create real change in as little as 3 months.
Advanced weekly technical coaching for serious metal guitarists.
$149/MONTH
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Direct accountability and structured progress
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Weekly live group coaching
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A room built for committed metal guitarists
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Focused quarterly technical training
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Performance-based etudes and integration
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Hot Seat feedback and direct guidance
Doors are open now • Applications close April 3
Training begins April 5 • Billed monthly
for the first 6 months
(Quarter 2 & 3)
BUILT FOR SERIOUS GUITARISTS BY A COACH WHO’S BEEN IN THE TRENCHES
Forge exists because Christian Andersen knows what it feels like to have your playing taken away.
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In 2016, focal dystonia made guitar playing almost impossible. After 15 years of playing and building a teaching and performing career, he was forced to make a choice: give up, or start over completely and relearn the instrument left-handed.
He chose to rebuild.
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What followed was one of the hardest battles of his life: relearning from scratch, working through frustration, doubt, anger, and the daily challenge of staying locked in when progress felt uncertain.
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But he kept going. And in less than two years, he rebuilt his playing back to 100% of his previous ability.
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That journey didn’t just make him stronger. It gave him a deeper understanding of technique, practice, and the mindset required to make real progress under pressure.
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Forge was built out of that experience to help serious guitarists stop spinning their wheels and start developing real command of their instrument.
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This is coaching shaped by struggle, discipline, and proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re serious about your playing, Forge was built for you.
Apply now for the next intake.
Live Weekly Coaching • Personal feedback • Structured Training
