As songwriters, it helps to always be looking out for a inspiration. Often times that comes from an emotion or a memory. Even places can inspire you to write. W...
It may seem like it goes without saying, but this can be easy to forget: one of the most essential parts of a song is it's intro. A strong intro captivates your...
It's not uncommon for a guitarist to be tasked with coming up with a "tight" rhythm part. This holds particularly true when playing funk, soul, and old-school R...
From playing in clubs and weddings in his teens, to arena touring in his 20's, to present day as world touring musician and producer, Carl Verheyen has been a p...
The most comprehensive way to improve your guitar playing is to perform with other musicians. In Frank Vignola’s Jazz Blues edition of Trading Solos, you get a ...
A great solo is an augmentation of the song you're performing. It's catchy, hummable, and it's a signature of the soloist. This is the way he or she tells a sto...
Whether you write solo jazz guitar pieces or play in ensemble settings, it is helpful to always be upgrading your harmonic palette. New grips, chord shapes, and...
Folk Jazz is what could be described as a unique fusion of Jazz with other American roots styles. These influences include R&B, Blues, Country, Singer/songwrite...
Most guitarists can pull at least a couple of fingerpicking patterns out of their pockets. The Travis picking pattern or simple arpeggios are some common ones. ...
Les Paul was, undeniably, a profound and influential guitarist and arranger. A less commonly known facet of his work was his groundbreaking experiments with ove...
Grant Green, Kenny Burrell, George Benson, Wes Montgomery --- these legendary guitarists made their claim to fame in the 1960s playing a soulful, groovy style t...
Regardless of the style of guitar that you play, having a few classical pieces under your belt is well worth the short amount of time that you’d invest in learn...