Carlos Santana is one of the most influential guitar players in the world. He's been playing guitar ever since he was five years old and his career has lasted decades; he rose to fame in the 60s and his peak lasted until the late 90s. He has won 10 Grammys, three Latin Grammys has been […]
Heavy metal wouldn't be the same without Randy Rhoads. He was voted the best heavy metal guitarist and is still an inspiration to metal guitar players today. His unfortunate passing in 1982 shocked fans; he was definitely gone too soon. I believe if Rhoads was still alive, he would have set the bar even higher […]
Eric Clapton is one of the most legendary music icons. While many regard him for famous songs such as "Layla" and "Wonderful Tonight," his guitar playing inspired an entire generation of players. While we look at Clapton as a guitar genius, when reading his biography, you'll learn some surprising facts about him. For example, there […]
More people are interested in learning the guitar. So much so to where we're seeing a boom in guitar sales, as much as we saw in the Beatles era. And if you or a loved one is starting to play guitar, you'll need a wardrobe to match your new passion. Fortunately, there are many guitar […]
Very few guitar players are more recognizable than Angus Young. Sure, we can focus on his contributions to the legendary rock band AC/DC and how his signature guitar playing truly characterizes the band's sound. In our Angus Young bio and gear list, we can also talk about his appearance, how he's famous for wearing schoolboy […]
When we think of guitar playing, we think of that guitar icon shredding that crazy solo on their electric. Or do we? Over the last few years, acoustic guitar sales have surpassed those of the electric guitar. There are many reasons why the acoustic is a beloved instrument, especially since they have an amazing sound. […]
There's a reason why 40% of musicians play guitar. We all dream of being on stage, shredding that jaw-dropping solo. We want to be renowned and iconic like Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani, and Vinnie Moore. But before you get to that level, you have to get good. Really good. But as all guitar players know, […]
Did you know that the guitar is the preferred musical instrument? There are many reasons why, but different musicians love the versatility of the guitar. The best rhythm guitar will work with what you're trying to play. You'll achieve a better tone and a well-constructed rhythm guitar is easier to play. When thinking of different […]
If you're a sad person or you're in a bad mood, you'll more than likely listen to sad music. Here are the best sad songs to learn on guitar. These sad songs are at all different difficulty levels and are all very successful. Who knows, maybe this will inspire you to write your own sad […]
If you're serious about guitar, you need to develop a practice routine and follow it regularly. Even professional guitar players still have a practice routine. But if you're new to guitar, you may not know the first steps in developing an effective practice routine. So, where do you start? Why a Practice Routine Matters First, […]