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Eric Johnson: Clean Tone, Touch, and Picking Secrets

July 29, 2026

Eric Johnson sits in a category of his own among rock guitarists. His tone is instantly recognizable, his phrasing sounds like someone singing rather than shredding, and his attention to every detail…...

Steve Vai Techniques, Tone, and Gear: How to Play Like a Legend

July 29, 2026

Steve Vai has spent decades doing something most guitarists only dream about: making every note sound completely intentional, even when the music veers into territory that sounds almost inhuman....

Play Like A Rock Star Guitarist: Learn from 5 Legends

July 29, 2026

Every rock star guitarist you admire spent years inside someone else's playing before they found their own voice....

Guitar Chords and Harmony: What You Need to Know

July 22, 2026

Guitar chords and harmony are two of the most misunderstood topics on the instrument. Most players learn a handful of open shapes, maybe a few barre chords....

Chord Construction: Triads, 7ths, and Beyond Explained

July 22, 2026

Chord construction is the missing link for most guitarists. You can spend years memorizing shapes, and many players do....

Harmonized Scale: How Chord Progressions Actually Work

July 22, 2026

A harmonized scale is the foundation underneath every chord progression you have ever played....

Open String Voicings: How to Get a Lush, Ringing Guitar Sound

July 22, 2026

Open string voicings are one of the most underused tools in a rhythm guitarist's kit. Most players learn barre chords early on and stick with them....

Chord Substitutions for Jazz Guitar: Add Color to Any Progression

July 22, 2026

Chord substitutions are one of the most powerful tools a jazz guitarist has. The concept is straightforward: you replace an expected chord with a different one....

Funk Guitar: How to Use the 6th-9th Chord Combo

July 16, 2026

Funk guitar lives and dies by the groove. Specifically, funk guitar rhythm is where the entire band finds its pulse, its tension, and its release....

Funk Rhythm Guitar: How to Play the Funky Flutter Strum

July 16, 2026

Funk rhythm guitar gives you more tonal options than most players realize. Standard alternate strumming is the default, and it works well....

Funk Rhythm Guitar: How to Use Intervals of Thirds

July 16, 2026

Intervals of thirds are one of the most powerful tools in funk rhythm guitar. They sit in a sweet spot: fuller than a single note, but lighter and more mobile than a full chord voicing....

young female guitar player rehearsing her funk guitar parts

Play Your Space and Transform Your Funk Rhythm Guitar Playing

July 16, 2026

When you play your space instead of chasing shapes, your funk rhythm parts transform overnight....

how to play guitar

Eric Johnson: Clean Tone, Touch, and Picking Secrets

Steve Vai Techniques, Tone, and Gear: How to Play Like a Legend

Play Like A Rock Star Guitarist: Learn from 5 Legends

Chord Construction: Triads, 7ths, and Beyond Explained

Harmonized Scale: How Chord Progressions Actually Work

Open String Voicings: How to Get a Lush, Ringing Guitar Sound

Chord Substitutions for Jazz Guitar: Add Color to Any Progression

Funk Guitar: How to Use the 6th-9th Chord Combo

Funk Rhythm Guitar: How to Play the Funky Flutter Strum

Funk Rhythm Guitar: How to Use Intervals of Thirds

Play Your Space and Transform Your Funk Rhythm Guitar Playing

Learn Blues Guitar Songs: Chords, Progressions, and Rhythm

Learning Songs: How to Become a Better Guitar Player

Learn Classic Rock Songs: A Beginner’s Guide