How to Become a Sideman Guitarist: 10 Pro Tips
Do you dream of making a living as a guitarist? Being a sideman guitarist might just be your ticket to a rewarding musical career. As a hired gun, you'll g...
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Best Guitar Podcasts: The 25 You Must Listen To In 2025 to Improve Your Playing
Podcasts are all the rage in 2025, and you can find one on just about anything these days. But what are the best guitar podcasts out there? Podcasts are a great...
John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme: 60 Years of Spiritual Jazz
Today, December 9, 2024, marks the 60th anniversary of the recording of John Coltrane's groundbreaking album, A Love Supreme. Widely regarded as one of the most...
The Timeless Harmony of Dolly Parton: A Guitar Virtuoso
Dolly Parton, the iconic country music legend, is celebrated for her extraordinary talents as a singer, songwriter, and actress. However, one aspect of her arti...
9 Studies Showing the Mental Health Benefits of Music Learning
The effect of music learning on mental health has been explored in various studies. Here are some key findings: 1. Music Therapy's Positive Impact
Music the...
Playing Guitar is Good for the Soul… and Your Mental Health
We all have stressful lives - especially now in the post-pandemic era, folks are dealing with more stress and Mental Health issues than ever before. Having a cr...
How to Not Pass Out Playing Harmonica
So you want to learn how to not pass out playing harmonica? It seems like the answer would be very easy, and the truth is... it is! So long as you practice prop...
The 11 Best Music Books of 2021
2021 was an amazing, record-breaking year for music books. A break from touring prompted some of our favorite musicians to pull out a manuscript that had been c...
20 Most Popular Guitar Pedals Under $50
Our friends over at Reverb recently posted a killer list of the 20 most popular guitar pedals under $50 that we just had to share. If you play guitar, you're ce...
How to Soundproof Your Home Studio in 3 Easy Steps
Whether you’re married to a musician, raising one or are a musical master yourself, the noise of even a well-played instrument can impact your roommates, neighb...
7 Rockin’ Valentine’s Day Gifts for Guitarists
As the Beatles once sang, "All You Need is Love" but hey, let's be honest -- everyone knows a little gift now a then helps your lover feel extra special. Guitar...