When you start playing the guitar, or any instrument, you usually end up choosing a style or genre on which to focus. Blues, jazz, R&B, and rock might be some g...
Jamming with and interacting with other musicians in a performance context is one of the best ways to get better at playing. This holds especially true for bebo...
One of the tried and true best ways to get better at your solo playing is to share the stage with other musicians. So, why not share it with one of the most pro...
Some of the best rhythm players are actually the legendary blues-rock guitarists you know and love. Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Keith Richards are excellent ...
If you are learning to become a jazz guitarist, you might be one of many that struggle to express captivating, contemporary jazz harmony. One of the best ways t...
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...
As we've mentioned before, there's simply no better way to learn guitar than jamming and performing with other players. It's how you learn the most thoroughly a...
When it comes to learning to read music, guitar players tend to be guilty of passing on this technical skill. This is often because it’s relatively easy to play...
Honing into chord tones is arguably the most important melodic technique when it comes to crafting a solo or improvising. But, what are chord tones? Chord tones...
Are your pentatonic scales and blues box licks leaving you a bit underwhelmed? Many blues players end up feeling this way at some point. So, it could be a sign ...
There is more overlap in sonic quality between blues, country, and even rock music today than ever before. Guitar legends like Brent Mason, Albert Lee, Redd Vol...
Groove is omnipresent. It is everywhere and always happening. It’s in our hearts every time they beat, and on the shore every time a wave crashes upon it. And, ...