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 […]
A guitar you can take anywhere without fear of the elements is a must-have. I discovered that a beater guitar solves the problem. Having owned a bunch, I will help you find out what are the best beater guitars for you. The thought of having your expensive main axe in the wilderness or laying in […]
Introduction Hey, what's up, guys? I'm Ed, and welcome to Trade Secrets. This month we're going to talk about tone secrets. But, before we begin our tone-chasing journey, I'll tell you when I got bitten by the tone bug. I was in college and hitting the blues jams in the evenings. At one of […]
In 2004, the National Guitar Workshop recruited me to help bring their analog curriculum into the digital world. Imagine this, I'm sitting in the War Room with guitar experts as we hammered out how we felt that guitar should be taught. It was exciting, and I absolutely loved my job. But you've heard the saying, […]