Music Trivia

John Lennon’s Guitar Legacy, 45 Years On

5th December, 2025 by Rich Shaw

Marking 45 years since his passing, Rich Shaw explores John Lennon’s life, rhythm guitar innovations, and lasting impact on modern music and songwriting.

Strings, Sun & Psychedelia: 5 Musical Lessons from the Summer of Love

3rd August, 2025 by Eliza Lee

From odd time signatures to exotic tonalities, the famed summer of 1967 brought with it an expansive new realm of guitar playing and musical experimentation. Eliza Lee explores ...

What Can Bruce Lee Teach Us About Guitar?

9th May, 2025 by Sam Bell

Can the wisdom and timeless guidance given by martial arts legend, Bruce Lee, be applied to our guitar journey and the obstacles we may encounter? Sam Bell discusses ...

The Hired Gun: 80’s Session Musicianship

29th January, 2025 by Sam Bell

During the golden age of guest guitar solos, a select group of guitar aces were at the top of every producer's address book. Who were they, and why did these hired guns rule the airwaves?

Own an Acoustic Guitar? – You Should Listen to These 5 Albums.

31st October, 2024 by Eliza Lee

When it comes to wailing and shredding, inspiration seems to be boundless. But where do you turn when you want to give your acoustic guitar playing a little mojo?

Black Sabbath's Legendary Album, 'Paranoid' Turns 54!

16th September, 2024 by Rich Shaw

The release of Paranoid by Black Sabbath on September 18, 1970, marked a seismic moment in music history, solidifying the band as pioneers of heavy metal. It remains a cornerstone of rock & metal.