8 Free Les Paul Inspired Guitar Lessons
Les Paul was, undeniably, a profound and influential guitarist and arranger. A less commonly known facet of his...
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Fireside Chat: Larry Carlton
It stands as no reminder that a guitar is made of wood, glue and metal. It is not...
7 Ways to Tour (Without Getting in the Van)
by Tammy Brackett Let’s face it. Touring is enticing and exciting, but can also be financially exasperating and...
Blues Guitar Lesson: “Stormy Monday” Genealogy
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By David Hamburger There used to be a blues club on the upper East side of Manhattan called...
Recording Digitally: 7 Helpers for Guitarists
by Rich Tozzoli Whether you’re on your laptop running freeware or laying down tracks on a $75,000 digital...
Fireside Chat: Mike Stern
A legend among modern jazzers yet still a hard-working musician, Mike Stern is a rare breed of guitarist....
7 Quick Tips for Recording Great Amp Sounds
Very simple recording techniques that have a huge, positive impact on the guitar/amp sound you lay down.
Amps vs. Amp Simulators
by Rich Tozzoli By now you’ve probably had a chance to run your guitar through one or more...
Robert Johnson On Speed?
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By Steve “Red” Lasner Much controversy has arisen about whether or not the recordings of Robert Johnson we...
7 Deadly Sins of Rehearsing
by Rich Maloof 1. No agenda Make the most of the band’s time together by knowing what you...
Words of Wisdom from Thelonious Monk
by Brad Wendkos Jazz saxophonist Steve Lacy was a diehard follower of Thelonious Monk. He wasn’t just a...
Making Money Making Music: Songwriters
by Billy Fishkin Ever wonder whether songwriters make money when their music is played on the radio or...