The Story Behind Taylor Guitars
by Charlie Doom Ever wonder what the story behind the legendary Taylor Guitars was all about? Bob Taylor, tradesman and co-founder of Taylor Guitars, plans t...
How to Get Great Guitar Tone: David Gilmour’s Pedal Tweaks
by Jeff McErlain We all could learn a lot from David Gilmour, and personally I have! I am always striving to be as melodic as he is. His vibrato is so beauti...
The New Music Business 101 with Ravi
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...
5 Guitar Scales & Modes That Matter
by Chris Buono Looking to expand your palette of single-note tonal colors? A great way to do so is to delve into modes and alternative scales. While that's a...
Blues Song Genealogy: “Nobody’s Fault But Mine”
by David Hamburger Video guitar lesson: (part 1) (more…)...
5 Killer Shred Guitar Lessons
by Jeff Beasley Top educator and TrueFire’s resident Monster of the Shred, Jeff Beasley presents 5 Killer Shred Guitar Lessons covering a selection of shred ...
How to Get Great Guitar Tone: Jeff Beck’s Guitars
by Jeff McErlain Let’s talk about one of my favorite players, Jeff Beck, and how he gets his tone via guitar selection. When we think of Jeff Beck we think o...
Amazing Grace Guitar Lesson
by Joe Dalton Performing Amazing Grace on the guitar with the proper feeling is what makes it work. The second chorus adds harmonies in sixths. In the third ...
7 Great Guitar Gifts Under $25
'Tis the season for gift giving, and we want to help you find the best gifts for guitarists. It can be difficult to find a good gift for a guitar player, especi...
7 Little Known Effects Of Music On The Body
by Charlie Doom Music is as old as humanity, yet we know very little about the powerful form of communication. These seven facts will help shed a little ligh...
Life Lessons From Chuck Loeb
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...
Blues Expose Fast Shuffle Rhythm Performance
This is a 12 Bar Blues in D with a ‘quick’ change in measure 2. Making another appearance is the trusty ol’ Boogie Woogie rhythm, but this time it’s moving alon...