Steve Lynch's approach to guitar playing is characterized by his use of both hands to play complex melodies, chords, and rhythms. This technique, known as "two-handed tapping" or "pollex," allows Lynch to create rich, layered sounds that are simply not possible with traditional guitar playing.

Lynch's two-handed technique involves using both hands to fret notes on the guitar neck, often in a smooth, glissando motion. This approach requires a great deal of hand strength, coordination, and dexterity, as well as a deep understanding of music theory and guitar technique.

Lynch's approach to guitar playing is highly expressive and emotive, with a strong focus on storytelling through music. His compositions often feature complex time signatures, unusual chord progressions, and a blend of heavy, distorted riffs and soaring, melodic lines.

Lynch’s journey began on the bass in 1967, but the death of Jimi Hendrix in 1970 inspired him to master the guitar. His signature style was born in April 1978 after witnessing a clinic by , inventor of the Chapman Stick . Awestruck by Chapman's ability to create piano-like textures on a fretboard, Lynch spent years adapting those concepts—arpeggios, triads, and scales—to the standard electric guitar. Groundbreaking Instructional Resources