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Rediscovering “Fast Car” – Tracy Chapman’s Classic Through Luke Combs’ GRAMMY-Winning Rendition and How to Play It on Guitar

February 5, 2024

In the world of music, certain songs transcend time, resonating with listeners across generations. Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" is one such timeless classic. Rece...

“You’re the Devil in Disguise” on Guitar: Inspired by Post Malone’s NBC Performance

November 30, 2023

Dive into the world of guitar with Elvis Presley's classic "You're the Devil in Disguise," recently revived by Post Malone on NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Ce...

The Evolution of Sound: Unveiling the First Electric Guitar and Its Journey to Popularity

November 20, 2023

The history of music is a tale woven with innovation and evolution, and at the heart of this narrative lies a revolutionary instrument - the electric guitar. In...

Wes Montgomery: A Transcendental Jazz Guitar Icon

June 21, 2023

Wes Montgomery is a name that resonates with brilliance, innovation, and unparalleled virtuosity. Born in 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Montgomery went on to b...

Jeff Beck: The Revolutionary Guitarist

June 8, 2023

Jeff Beck is a name that resonates through the annals of guitar music history. With his innovative playing style, impeccable technique, and boundless creativity...

8 Free Soloing Blues Guitar Lessons With Oz Noy

May 30, 2023

In the world of funk, jazz, and blues, solos are rarely pre-written. Almost always, they are improvised. In fact, the best players in these realms craft a diffe...

Learn Techniques Used By The Greats With These 8 Guitar Lessons From Thom Bresh

May 27, 2023

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 ...

9 Free Pentatonic Jazz Guitar Lessons To Spice Up Your Improvisations

May 26, 2023

Musicians of any kind, and notably guitar players, know the significant role the pentatonic scale plays in many genres. We use it EVERYWHERE in blues, country, ...

7 Soul Jazz Guitar Lessons With Fareed Haque

May 23, 2023

Soul Jazz, although having been established and popularized in the '60s and '70s, lives on today in many popular artists' styles. Then, it was players like Phil...

5 Free Lead Groove Guitar Lessons With James Hogan

May 19, 2023

Whether you play guitar, or any other instrument, learning to lock into the groove of a song is vital. When soloing, nailing the groove has the effect of making...

Learn Popular Latin American Styles With These 9 Guitar Lessons From Jesús Hernández

May 11, 2023

If any of the world's music cultures especially highlight the importance of the guitar, they are those found in the Latin American countries. With nuanced rhyth...

From Strumming to Soloing: A Guide to Transforming Your Rhythm Guitar Playing

January 17, 2023

Strumming is the foundation of rhythm guitar playing and is an essential skill for any guitar player. However, as an intermediate player, you may be ready to ta...

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