Since Guitar Hero first emerged, tech companies have tried their best to turn guitar playing into actual playing. Guitar Hero toy guitars eventually left their place for real instruments, and even vintage purists had to admit that video games were on to something good. But is new tech always beneficial when it comes to learning […]
Learning guitar online evolved from the chosen endeavor of a few dedicated players to the standard way most pick up the guitar. Home-recorded YouTube videos left their place for engaging high-quality content and interactive app like Yousician. As real-time feedback gaming style learning is becoming the standard for guitar apps, I want to analyze its […]
Learning guitar online without guidance is not as easy as just opening a YouTube video from a random teacher. Paid alternatives, like the legendary Guitar Tricks, guide you through all the confusion and on the right path to becoming a better player. Guitar Tricks is one of the founders of online lessons and overall a […]
The online guitar lesson world is as competitive as it is for guitar players to land a gig with a big artist. With new platforms arising yearly and teachers from every generation uploading lessons, it's hard to decide which is the best resource to learn guitar from. In this article, I'd like to put head-to-head […]
"The more limited our options, the more creative we got," is what most rock legends say about their classic records and guitar sounds. As a modern-day guitar teacher and session musician, I can testify that they had a point that translates well to learning guitar. Today there are almost endless resources, with JamPlay being one […]
The early online guitar lessons of the last decade inspired me and millions to pick up the instrument and play. Back in the days when I was a beginner, few channels and online courses were available, and the always smiling Justin Sanderoc was the first who taught me open chords through his “Justin Guitar” YouTube […]
Since its launch, Fender Play has set a new standard in short format lessons for beginner and intermediate guitarists. Fender's method removed all the fluff, getting right to the core of teaching guitar. However, the website is now home to 1000+ full songs you can learn, confusing your choice. To avoid losing the point of […]
Mitchell guitars are a name you often see when you walk into Guitar Center. There's usually an entire section of value instruments under their name. However, few know about their origin and how to rate them. In this article, I'll demystify the brand and guide you towards the best Mitchell acoustic guitars that nail the […]
The first image that comes to mind when Dean guitars are mentioned is either Dimebag Darell dive bombing or Dave Mustain shredding. I know I'm not the only one to connect Dean with metal, yet their acoustic selection of guitars is getting almost as large as their electric. Even though not all are great, among […]
As Jimi Hendrix said, the blues is easy to play but hard to feel. A man jamming on his guitar might not be the most sophisticated thing, but it evokes at times more emotions than an entire band. If, like me, you're fascinated by the Delta blues, then you have been obsessed with the one […]