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Guitar recording - Vox amplifier and Fender guitar with microphones

Essential Gear and Invaluable Tips for Session Guitarists

By Tom Kolb published

From guitars, amps and effects to advice about clients and how to find work, this guide will help you hone the skills you need to succeed

Steve Lukather from TOTO onstage at the Over Oslo Festival on June 20, 2019 in Oslo, Norway.

“My Goal Was Simply Longevity – to Have a Long Career – Not to Become Famous”: Steve Lukather Looks Back on His Extraordinary Life as a Guitarist

By Jude Gold published

From Toto and Boz Scaggs to Michael Jackson and Ringo Starr, it’s hard to name a guitarist who has landed more dream gigs than Luke

Steve Lukather

“I’ve Been Paid to Play Rhythm Guitar 90 Per Cent of the Time”: Steve Lukather Reveals the Truth About Session Work

By Jude Gold published

Video Watch Luke’s captivating interview with Rick Beato as he explains the importance of mastering rhythm guitar

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MERULA, RORETO DI CHERASCO, PIEMONTE/CUNEO, ITALY - 2017/11/03: Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson's guitarist) performs in Merula at Roreto di Cherasco.

“They Turned out to Be the Most Prolific Sessions I’ve Ever Done”: Jennifer Batten Explains How She Transformed a Session Gig Into a Starring Role

By Michael Molenda published

Melodic, unpredictable and jaw-dropping, the guitarist’s fiery solos on the ‘BattleZone’ LP elevated her name “above the title”

Pete Thorn with Suhr Guitars gear

“You Have to Be Intuitive and Flexible”: Chris Cornell, Courtney Love and Pink Session Guitarist Pete Thorn Reveals His Go-To Gear

By Michael Molenda published

“It all starts with the tuner,” says the tone-obsessed YouTube star

Keith Richards (right) and American musician Waddy Wachtel of the X-pensive Winos perform on stage during their 'Main Offender' tour, early 1993.

“I’ve Been Privileged to Play on so Many Great and Important Records”: Session Veteran Waddy Wachtel Reveals His Top Six Career-Defining Tracks

By Joe Bosso published

From Linda Ronstadt, Warren Zevon and Stevie Nicks to Steve Perry, Keith Richards and the Rolling Stones, here are the six of the best from the “rock and roll specialist”

Carol Kaye, mid-'50s

“If You Know Your Chords, You Can Pick up Anything Onstage”: Carol Kaye Talks Jazz Guitar

By Sue Foley published

Known for her pop hit basslines, her early days as a jazz guitarist have been almost forgotten

Chris Scruggs

“I Try to Do Things That Aren’t Going to Interfere With the Song”: Chris Scruggs and Craig Smith Explore the Licks That Make Jim Lauderdale’s New Album ‘Game Changer’ a Winner

By Jim Beaugez published

How Lauderdale’s latest two players put in the extra innings to make the record shine

Robben Ford

Robben Ford Reveals His Weirdest Gig

By Rod Brakes published

Video “I spent nine days in the studio with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. And that was rather unusual,” recalls the jazz fusion master

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Elliott Randall

“I Never Plan a Solo in Advance”: Watch Elliott Randall Play His Timeless "Reelin' in the Years" Solo

By Vinnie DeMasi published

Video Recorded 50 years ago, Jimmy Page said it was his favorite solo of all time

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