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 […]
As a guitarist, you are most likely on the hunt for the best strings to go with your guitar to provide you with the most amazing quality sound you can achieve. If you don’t have a whole lot of experience with guitars or music in general, you may not understand the impact that a poor-quality […]
One of my favorite gigs was the Jimi Hendrix Big Band. It was a 20-piece orchestra with me playing the role of Jimi Hendrix. The arrangements were based on the Hiram Bullock Plays the Music of Jimi Hendrix recording from 2009. Initially, I was asked to be one of three to four guitarists. Each of […]
If you are a guitar player with a little bit of experience, you know that Stratocaster pickups and Tonerider pickups are no the only option on the market. And is probably that you already know that a Telecaster pickup really helps you create that classic vibe of the vintage pickups. Tele pickups have aided some […]
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 […]
Having your dominant hand be your left hand can be a bit difficult, but even more so in the guitar community. The majority of the guitars made in today’s market are for right-handed players, but thankfully some companies are starting to get on board with making guitars for left-handed musicians. While most in-store options do […]
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 […]
There many reasons to consider buying this guitar, such as how they’re built with EMG pickups. Here’s our full Schecter Hellraiser review. Schecter Guitar Research (usually referred to as Schecter) was formed in 1976 from a repair shop in Van Nuys. Since then, they have built some of the most reliable, innovative, and highest quality […]