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Strings of Glory: The Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows that Struck a Chord with Guitar Enthusiasts

February 13, 2024

While the Super Bowl is undoubtedly a spectacle for football fans, it has also become a haven for guitar music enthusiasts, especially those who appreciate the ...

6 Free Electric Guitar Lessons to Help You Craft More Creative Solos

January 3, 2020

We, as guitar players, are constantly striving to express ourselves more creatively and more fluently. And, when we work on improving our soloing skills, oftent...

7 Ways To Improve Your Tone for Free

November 24, 2016

by Corey Palmer There are many ways to improve your guitar’s tone without running out to buy new gear. Start with these simple suggestions and you’ll surpris...

Fireside Chat: Larry Carlton

February 21, 2016

It stands as no reminder that a guitar is made of wood, glue and metal. It is not a living thing. But when the 18-time Grammy nominated legend of guitar, Larry ...

7 Quick Tips for Recording Great Amp Sounds

May 3, 2012

Very simple recording techniques that have a huge, positive impact on the guitar/amp sound you lay down....

Amps vs. Amp Simulators

May 1, 2012

by Rich Tozzoli By now you’ve probably had a chance to run your guitar through one or more of the available amp simulators on the market. With hardware and s...

Robert Johnson On Speed?

February 1, 2012

By Steve "Red" Lasner Much controversy has arisen about whether or not the recordings of Robert Johnson we have been listening to for years were speed altere...

Barres of the Stars

June 28, 2011

by Shane Theriot Many guitarists know how to play barre chords, yet few tap into all of the magic a 1st-finger barre can offer. Great players often use the 1...

A Life for Music: An Interview with John Stowell

October 3, 2010

Learn from John Stowell with his latest jazz guitar lessons in "Modern Jazz Improvisation" - now available for instant download “This is a jazz guitar player...

7 Mistakes Every Beginner Guitarist Makes

September 2, 2010

by Corey Palmer For the beginning guitarist, it’s all too easy to run into pitfalls and stumbling blocks — especially when you’re trying to learn guitar on y...

Stairway to Heaven: How to Make it Big as a Musician

September 1, 2010

By Charlie Doom Illustration by Eric Hunter Want to make it big? We asked some of the biggest guitarists on the planet for their best career advice. Know...

7 Deadly Session Sins

August 18, 2010

by Rich Tozzoli The ease and affordability of home recording technology has made it simple to produce music at your own pace, on your own terms, and on your...

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