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The Essential Eddie Van Halen Guitar Lesson By Chris Buono published 29 June 23 Learn the secrets of the guitar legend's trademark soloing style
Sting, James Taylor and Elton John Have Covered George Harrison's "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)" – Here's Why Every Acoustic Guitarist Needs to Learn It By Jimmy Leslie published 23 June 23 50 years ago, this campfire classic was at the top of the charts
Master Guitarist Steve Morse’s Top Five Tips on How to Improve Your Playing By Joe Bosso published 20 June 23 Feeling stuck in rut? Steve Morse has five ways to get you back in action and playing better than ever
Discover How David Gilmour’s Melodic Mastery Helped Illuminate Pink Floyd’s 1973 Masterpiece, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ By Vinnie DeMasi published 16 June 23 Learn why perfect note and tonal choices rather than technical flash and daring improvisational forays made ‘Dark Side’ one of rock’s most brilliant and groundbreaking works
Create Music That Sounds Fresh and Fun With This Simple Chord Concept By Jimmy Leslie published 9 June 23 How to liven up progressions by combining open and closed chords
Master the Edge’s Stylistic Moves From U2’s Landmark 1983 Album, ‘War’ By Vinnie DeMasi published 31 May 23 At the heart of U2’s musical odyssey, there’s always been the inspired guitar wizardry of The Edge
“Captain” Kirk Douglas’s Top Five Tips for Guitarists By Joe Bosso published 30 May 23 These habits have helped the Gibson signature artist to stay on course with the Roots and his 'Tonight Show' gig
Take Your Improvising and Chord Melody Arrangement to the Next Level With the Teachings of Musical Genius Vic Juris By Chris Buono published 17 May 23 These amazing techniques and tips from the master mentor are guaranteed to up your jazz game
Convert Your Guitar to Stereo Using This Pro Mixing Tip (No Rewiring Required!) By Craig Anderton published 16 May 23 Create a spacious stereo image in your DAW for free