Fireside Chat: Larry Carlton February 21, 2016It stands as no reminder that a guitar is made of wood, glue and metal. It is not...
Blues Guitar Lesson: “Stormy Monday” Genealogy August 28, 2012By David Hamburger There used to be a blues club on the upper East side of Manhattan called...
Recording Digitally: 7 Helpers for Guitarists August 27, 2012by Rich Tozzoli Whether you’re on your laptop running freeware or laying down tracks on a $75,000 digital...
Amps vs. Amp Simulators May 1, 2012by Rich Tozzoli By now you’ve probably had a chance to run your guitar through one or more...
7 Deadly Sins of Playing a Live Gig August 23, 20111. Noodling Between Tunes There’s no good reason to be playing little licks and riffs between songs. It’s...
7 Deadly Sins of Rehearsing July 18, 2011by Rich Maloof 1. No agenda Make the most of the band’s time together by knowing what you...
Words of Wisdom from Thelonious Monk January 19, 2011by Brad Wendkos Jazz saxophonist Steve Lacy was a diehard follower of Thelonious Monk. He wasn’t just a...
Making Money Making Music: Songwriters October 11, 2010by Billy Fishkin Ever wonder whether songwriters make money when their music is played on the radio or...
7 Deadly Session Sins August 18, 2010by Rich Tozzoli The ease and affordability of home recording technology has made it simple to produce music...
Re-Think the Band: Unconventional Live Lineups June 2, 2010by Rich Tozzoli Playing live can be addictive. But a lot of players never get to experience the...
Weekly Kindling: Jimi Henchicks, Guitar Smashing, and “Real” Guitar Video Games March 17, 2010Weekly Kindling is a new feature on The Punch-In and will feature the latest guitar news, tricks, tips,...
7 Killer Guitar Gizmos You MUST Have February 10, 2010I’ve met some purists who claim the only gear they need is their guitar and amplifier. I don’t...