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...
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7 Thoughts on Teaching and Learning Guitar
by Lauren Passarelli Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens. When I listen, I can hear whether my students are ready...
7 Deadly Sins of Playing a Live Gig
1. Noodling Between Tunes There’s no good reason to be playing little licks and riffs between songs. It’s...
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...
7 Mistakes Every Beginner Guitarist Makes
by Corey Palmer For the beginning guitarist, it’s all too easy to run into pitfalls and stumbling blocks...
Weekly Kindling: Slash’s Love Letter, New Jeff Beck Album, and Secret Sauce
Weekly Kindling is a new feature on The Punch-In and will feature the latest guitar news, tricks, tips,...
The Second Guitar
by Charlie Doom Buying a second guitar is a rite of passage for a guitarist. It represents a...
7 Overlooked Jazz Guitar Albums
by Jason Shadrick Everywhere you look there are lists of “essential” albums that no self-respecting musician should be...