How to Stop Copying Guitar Licks: Marty Friedman’s Approach to Originality
Every serious guitar player hits the same wall sooner or later. You spend years learning licks, breaking down solos, slowing down videos to half speed, and tryi...
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Stuck in a Rut? How to Improvise on Guitar For Intermediate Players
We’ve all been there: You’ve got your pentatonic patterns down, your callouses are thick, and you can play along to your favorite records. But the second someon...
Guitar Improvisation Tips: Unlock Your Potential
Are you struggling to break free from stale guitar licks and uninspired solos? After 35 years of teaching guitar at Berklee College of Music, I've heard co...
Improve Your Improv With These 6 Blues Guitar Soloing Lessons With Josh Smith
As guitar players, we have stories to tell when improvising lines. A captivating guitar solo communicates your emotions as a story with a starting point, a midd...