ABOUT
TAYLOR PETRIE

AUTHOR
Taylor has a whole slew of experience; professional training, classical knowledge, and he’s fronted a few bands.

He’s here to share with you the ins and outs, what to do and what to avoid, and whatever other knowledge you need to master your instrument.

Every day, he spends time learning new things about the guitar; the main drive in his journey to reach all people with the power of music.

Taylor Petrie

Classically Trained Maestro

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Taylor

Why am I giving advice on Guitar Space?

I studied History and Music Science at University in southern Spain, where I played my first gigs as a guitarist and lead singer in several different bands. I’ve been playing the guitar now for about 15 years, as a solid artist and in bands. Three years ago, I started recording myself during quarantine (I had already worked as a sound tech but had never produced my own music) and have finally gotten into creating and producing my own music. I have my own filmmaking and photography studio in Madrid, but I still play and produce some of my solo stuff on the side.

I write on Guitar Space, mostly out of pure pleasure and joy of sharing my interest and geekiness in music gear and trends.

What is my favorite guitar?

Oh, this depends on the time of year you ask me. My most prized possession is a custom, luthier-made telecaster, but I’d love a classic Fender strat. Of late, I’m not that into prog metal anymore, but I’d love to try a Mozer guitar.

What’s the best piece of advice I’d give to a beginning guitarist?

Be constant. Be persistent. Play as much as you can and however often you can. Play new genres, and learn new songs. If music theory is dull for you, just keep on practicing, and at some point, you’ll realize it’s worth it.

What song am I learning how to master now?

Lately, I find myself learning a lot of Tom Misch and trying to imitate his style of soloing and improvising.

What was the first song I learned how to play?

The first song I probably tried to nail the chord voicings, the exact ones, was Mike Eizinger playing. I tried to play it as close as I could to the original. The song was Drive by Incubus.

ARTICLES BY TAYLOR

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August 10, 2023
Jimi Hendrix Guitars and Gear: A Comprehensive List

Jimi Hendrix is one of the guitarists who paved the way for the rest of the mortals — cataloged by Carlos Santana himself as the Leonardo Da Vinci of the electric guitar for his innovative capacity ahead of his own time. Bottom Line Up Top Jimi Hendrix mainly played Fender Stratocaster guitars, alongside his Gibson […]

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August 4, 2023
Fender Frontman 212r Review and Guide

Fender Frontman amps deliver quality sound at an affordable price, with the unmistakable Fender Blackface look. The 100-watt Frontman 212R features two specially designed 12" speakers, classic styling, simple controls, drive and more drive distortion, channel selector, and reverb. One of the best value-for-money amps you'll find. This was one of the first amps I […]

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July 18, 2023
How to Clean Your Guitar Fretboard: A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the biggest traps in guitar ownership is neglecting its upkeep until something goes wrong. Rather than waiting for a sticky feeling, dull sound, or reluctance to play because it seems off, learning how to clean your guitar fretboard proactively is a must. Regular fretboard maintenance isn't just about looks; it also improves your […]

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July 16, 2023
Best Acoustic Pickups on the Market

My Top Recommendations Although different pickups are depending on the installation, budget, and what instruments you intend to use them with. When it comes to the best acoustic pickups, I would recommend blended pickups such as these two Fishman pickups: I bought my second acoustic guitar without a pickup. After trying out about ten different […]

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January 25, 2023
Harry Styles Guitar and Gear List 2023

Harry Styles is a British pop singer and songwriter and a former member of the boy band One Direction. He was born in Cheshire (UK) in 1994 and grew up with his mother and sister after his parents divorced. He soon became interested in music, eventually starting his own band. In 2010 he was selected […]

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January 18, 2023
Fender Princeton 65 Amplifier: Review and Guide

All the modern-day Princeton amplifiers are vintage reissue models based on previous Fender blackface or silverface models made famous back in the '50s and '60s. In this Fender Princeton review, we'll look at the various models out there: Fender 65 Princeton Reverb Fender 64 Custom Princeton Reverb Fender 62 Princeton Chris Stapleton Fender 68 Custom […]

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January 5, 2023
Adobe Audition vs Pro Tools - An Honest Review

Adobe Audition vs Pro Tools are two of the most popular sound editing software or DAW's on the market. Both are very capable of delivering good results no matter what you are using them for, whether it be for film scoring, professional recording, sound editing, etc. Pro Tools has been an industry standard for many […]

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November 14, 2022
Guitar Neck Shapes Explained: Which is Right for You?

An essential aspect of any guitar or bass guitar is its neck profile. The neck profile, in a nutshell, is the shape of the neck on the backside of the fretboard, or the fretboard from the nut to the beginning of the heel transition. The neck profile will not affect the tone of a guitar […]

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May 8, 2022
David Bowie Guitar and Gear List

David Bowie left us on the 10th of January, 2016. Just days after releasing his last album Blackstar. He was 69 at the time and left us a musical and social legacy that very few composers or artists have done before him. The British pop icon artist, who became famous for his flamboyant alter ego […]

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February 23, 2022
Drop C Guitar Tuning Guide

Introduction Drop C is a popular tuning among heavier genres of music such as hardcore, metal, and others. This tuning lowers the range of the guitar down two steps below the standard E. The other main change in tuning is that the top string (low C) is lowered an additional tone to create an octave […]

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