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Latest articles by Jeff Jacobson

Tom Scholz, 1978

Explore the Inventive Musical Mastery of Tom Scholz

By Jeff Jacobson published 13 January 23

A celebration of the artistry and ingenuity of Boston’s renaissance man

Eric Clapton Gibson SG 'The Fool'

Take a Mindbending Journey Into the Adventurous and Experimental Style of Psychedelic Guitar

By Jeff Jacobson published 25 October 22

Tune up and turn on as we explore the far-out sonic landscapes created by legendary players such as George Harrison, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and more

Sister Luc Gabrielle, 'The Singing Nun', practising with her chorus, following her top ten hit 'Dominique'

How to Make the Most of Your Practice Time and Become a Better Guitarist, Part 2

By Jeff Jacobson last updated 16 September 22

We conclude our two-part lesson on how to make the most of your time in the woodshed with tips from Joel Hoekstra, Molly Miller and others

Close-up of guitarist playing a solo lick on a PRS Singlecut

How to Make the Most of Your Practice Time and Become a Better Guitarist, Part 1

By Jeff Jacobson last updated 15 September 22

In the first part of this two-part lesson, pro guitarists share advice on how to make the most of your time in the woodshed with some essential exercises to improve your playing now.

Bonnie Raitt performs on stage at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, on August 6th, 1977

Learn to Play Slide Like Bonnie Raitt

By Jeff Jacobson last updated 5 May 22

An in-depth look at the subtle artistic and technical elements behind her celebrated and highly emotive slide playing.

Lego

How to Finish a Song After Inspiration Strikes

By Jeff Jacobson published 13 January 22

An alternative approach for creating those elusive intro and bridge sections.

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