Andy McKee is one of those rare guitarists that's made an impact with both his peers and his fans early on in his career. He's managed to gain the respect of hi...
If your goal as a blues guitarist is to get on stage with the band more, chances are you will be filling a couple different roles. That is, you probably won't j...
Improvisation and soloing might get all the attention in jazz, but rhythm is what jazz guitarists spend most of their time doing. It's important to be well vers...
Muted guitar rhythms didn't just start with Rock music. The way we use it today has been around since the turn of the 20th century when country and blues guitar...
If you are a connoisseur of blues styles, you've probably explored at least some of the legends' work. Fred McDowell, John Lee Hooker, Blind Willie Johnson, amo...
If you own an acoustic guitar and play it regularly, there's a chance you have tried to write your own songs, or learn covers of others'. And, perhaps, you've c...
If you are a fan of soul music, it is not hard to notice how vital a part the guitar player has in the arrangement of most songs. Players like Johnny Watson, Wo...
One of the most essential skills for any jazz guitar player to learn is comping in a trio setting. Nailing the harmonic texture, navigating odd meters, and sitt...
Music theory can be one of the most difficult parts for guitar players who are ready to move up a level with their playing. There's too much to know and underst...
Starting to learn classical guitar may seem daunting - even to those who play other styles of guitar! However, getting your feet wet with this genre is easier t...
If you aspire to become a skilled jazz musician, learning to improvise is essential. And when improving your improvisational skills, learning to build compellin...
The music universe is blessed with so many truly gifted guitarists. There are amazing performing guitarists, highly sought-after session guitarists, successful ...