1. What qualities of the guitar attracted you more than other instruments? Do you play any other instruments?
I loved the sound of Les Paul, Django and Jo...
What qualities of the guitar attracted you more than other instruments? Do you play any other instruments?
I grew up playing piano. My mother was a classica...
It stands as no reminder that a guitar is made of wood, glue and metal. It is not a living thing. But when the 18-time Grammy nominated legend of guitar, Larry ...
Jeff Scheetz, our Director of Education, sat down with Robert Renman to discuss his experience as a TrueFire Educator and winner of TrueFire's first Next Top Gu...
A legend among modern jazzers yet still a hard-working musician, Mike Stern is a rare breed of guitarist. Even those who don't know his name have probably heard...
There's a lot of buzz surrounding Massimo Varini and his latest acoustic album, Anacrusis I. But there's nothing new about that scenario, at least not on his...
Interview by Charlie Doom
CD: What’s the most important lesson you've learned in creating a career as a musician?
RAVI: No one is going to do it for you...
After decades of working in music, you're still making strides in your career. What are some challenges you face making a living making music?
The same challen...
You've managed to reach what most people would call success. How close are you to your goals?
The goal is always changing. Like my pal Randy Brecker says,...
Excerpts from an interview originally published in Guitar Player Magazine. Check out "Secrets From The Masters" for a full compilation of interviews with 40 gre...
Learn from John Stowell with his latest jazz guitar lessons in "Modern Jazz Improvisation" - now available for instant download
“This is a jazz guitar player...
