The blues-rock genre has provided a stage on which some of the most legendary guitarists of all time have stood. Players like Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Jef...
Soul is a facet of jazz that is commonly found throughout many genres of modern music. Neo-soul, modern funk, urban-driven pop, and R&B are just some of the sty...
Chords are a great source from which you can pull melodies and solos. After analyzing the notes in a chord, we can stack them on top of each other in a unique w...
It's essential for jazz guitarists to know chord progressions' role in a song. In understanding this, you are able to lock into the harmonic principles of a son...
It is widely agreed upon that one of the most successful ways you can improve your skills as a guitarist is to play with other musicians. That's where the real ...
Soloing over a song that is more complex than your standard twelve bar blues progression can be a challenge. Most players rely on playing the blues box, which w...
Regardless of whichever style or genre of modern music you love the most, rhythm guitar is a vital component when it comes to finding the "pocket." When musicia...
Swapping out a guitar pick for our fingers opens the door to one of the most organic and rewarding ways to play guitar -- especially when it comes to jazz! P...
The art of creating a tantalizing guitar solo is not solely about scales, arpeggios, or technical skills on the fretboard. Of course, these are all important to...
Built primarily on blues music, Gospel is a relatively modern style originating in the ‘30s developing from a the influence of spirituals and hymns. In this edi...
The most frequently asked questions our educators get are, “How and what should I practice to improve as a player?” and “What is the best approach for learning ...
Whether you’re writing out a solo or improvising one, you’re connecting a series of musical ideas to express yourself. In his Jam Craft edition of Solo Factory,...