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Tom Petty performs onstage with a Fender Telecaster.
Tom Petty shared his greatest advice on rhythm guitar playing in a long-lost 1997 interview

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

The guitarist, who died on October 2, 2017, also gave his insights on Telecasters and Rickenbackers and the art of songwriting

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David Gilmour adorns the cover of the November 2024 issue of Guitar Player
November 2024 Guitar Player lesson audio

By Guitar Player Staff Published

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Peter Stroud (left) and Sheryl Crow perform onstage
Sheryl Crow guitarist Peter Stroud on why guitarists shouldn’t start on modelers, and how to complement a singer with your playing

By Joe Bosso Published

How did Stroud become a right-hand man for Sheryl Crow, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, and many others? It took lots of talent – and these five rules...

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John 5
Channel John 5's brilliance with a lesson in his chicken pickin’ prowess, rapid-fire banjo rolls, and behind-the-nut bending

By Chris Buono Published

The man of many hats, face paints, and Teles guides GP through a gaggle of curated techniques culled from his catalog of solo albums

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Kenny Greenberg
Go-to guitarist for everyone from Willie Nelson to Taylor Swift, Kenny Greenberg shares his top 5 tips for session success

By Joe Bosso Published

The in-demand session guitarist shares the advice that’s landed him spots with music royalty

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September 2024 Guitar Player lesson audio

By Jackson Maxwell Published

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An older man plays acoustic guitar on the sofa
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By Matt McCracken Published

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Wolfgang (left) and Eddie Van Halen performing onstage
Wolfgang Van Halen doesn't want to sound like his dad – but holds one soloing lesson from him to heart

By Phil Weller Published

Wolfgang likened his approach to guitar solos to Intervals’ Aaron Marshall, who he says is “incredibly influential”

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Richie Sambora, pictured on the cover of the August 2024 issue of Guitar Player
August 2024 Guitar Player lesson audio

By Guitar Player Staff Published

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Ella Feingold
Ella Feingold weaves magic with her funky playing, and this lesson in her style will sharpen up your rhythm work in no time

By Jeff Jacobson Published

Feingold has played with Bruno Mars, Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, and Jay-Z, and was taught directly by the legendary Chalmers “Spanky” Alford. This guided tour of her approach is a funk guitar one-stop shop

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