Chet Atkins: The Man Known as Mr. Guitar
When it comes to guitar music history, there are few names that stand out as prominently as Chet Atkins. Known as "Mr. Guitar," Atkins was not only a virtuoso g...
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Learn Techniques Used By The Greats With These 8 Guitar Lessons From Thom Bresh
Thom Bresh is, what anyone would call, an entertainment industry success. He has appeared on HBO specials, been nominated for two GRAMMY awards and one Academy ...
Learn “Chicken in the Rain” by John Knowles, C.G.P.
Composer, recording artist and master fingerstlye guitarist John Knowles was awarded the first honorary C.G.P. (Certified Guitar Player) degree by Chet Atkins h...
5 Finger Pickin’ Guitar Licks You MUST Know Inspired by Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, and Jerry Reed
Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, and Jerry Reed are among the most influential guitarists in fingerstyle, country, and folk music. Their combined contribution to the ...
Learn How to Play Tommy Emmanuel’s Fingerstyle Song, “It’s Never Too Late”
In his new course, the It's Never Too Late Songbook, Tommy Emmanuel walks you through 6 of his original songs taken from his album, It's Never Too Late. Tommy b...
5 Free Guitar Lessons in the Style of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, & Jerry Reed
These 6 free guitar lessons are from Gareth Pearson's Travis, Atkins & Reed Guidebook, Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, and Jerry Reed’s innovative techniques and cre...
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If you're an acoustic player, Chet Atkins is one of the godheads. In this beefy 10-part audio guitar lesson, get into the legend's style of using the thumb to k...
Weekly Kindling: Slash’s Love Letter, New Jeff Beck Album, and Secret Sauce
Weekly Kindling is a new feature on The Punch-In and will feature the latest guitar news, tricks, tips, and inspiration. Check back at the end of every week or ...