Practice
10 Common Mistakes Intermediate Guitarists Make
8th May, 2026 by Rich Shaw
Rich Shaw explores 10 common mistakes intermediate guitarists often make, along with practical advice to improve technique, timing, fretboard knowledge, and musical development.
4 Easy Songs That Teach You Alternate Picking
17th April, 2026 by Stuart Shields
Looking for the best songs to improve your alternate picking? These 5 tracks double as powerful technique workouts…
5 Reasons Why Playing Bass Will Make You a Better Guitar Player
28th November, 2025 by Eliza Lee
Explore how picking up the bass can sharpen your rhythm, strengthen your hands, reshape your musical perspective, spark creativity, and even open the door to more gigs. Eliza Lee discusses ...
Is Guitar Tone Really All in the Fingers?
3rd October, 2025 by Rich Shaw
We’ve all done it - “If I buy this pedal, I’ll sound like David Gilmour”. “With this amp, I’ll have James Hetfield’s tone”. Rich Shaw explores some more inexpensive routes to better guitar tone ....
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 ...
The Power of Musical Sequences
27th June, 2025 by Sam Bell
Ever tried to apply a scale to something musical and ended up simply regurgitating the scale? How can you actually apply scales in a more musical way? The answer - Sequences!
How to Hack Your Brain For Better Guitar Practice
26th May, 2025 by Eliza Lee
Is your guitar practice progress, and enjoyment, a consequence of nature or nurture? Can you hack your brain to make your practice sessions better?
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 ...
First Band Survival Guide - 8 Steps to Nailing Your First Gig
9th April, 2025 by Eliza Lee
Have you always wanted to be in a band? Ready to take that first step? Clocking up some hours in the practice room is great, but what else do you need to make that first show a winner?
Should You Learn How to Read Music?
11th March, 2025 by Neil Morgan
With a proliferation of TAB, video tutorials, and all the comforts of modern guitar learning, is there any point in learning to read music? Do rock guitarists even need notation reading chops?
How Music Theory Will Unlock Your Creativity
14th February, 2025 by Eliza Lee
For many guitarists, the notion of adopting music theory can be daunting. But, rather than hamper your natural flow, can this be the key to unlocking your musical potential? Eliza Lee 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?
How to Fall Back in Love with the Guitar in 2025
15th January, 2025 by Eliza Lee
Want to get back in the saddle and truly stick to your guitar playing goals this year? Eliza Lee shares proven tips to help you rekindle your love of playing.
Playing VS Practicing the Guitar – What’s the Difference?
14th October, 2024 by Eliza Lee
Are you putting in the hours, clocking up some serious guitar time, but never really seeing results? Could it be that you aren't actually practicing at all? Eliza Lee explains ....
3 Chord Progression Hacks
13th September, 2024 by Sam Bell
The art of the perfect chord progression; is it songwriting alchemy? Or can understanding how chords fit together really be this simple ....
3 Chord Building Hacks
23rd August, 2024 by Sam Bell
Understanding the fundamentals of how chords are constructed equips you for more than rhythm guitar greatness; it is the cornerstone of better musicianship. Sam Bell discusses ....
Avoiding Injury as a Guitar Player (And What to Do When it Happens)
9th July, 2024 by Eliza Lee
With the repetitive and demanding movements involved in playing the guitar you can quickly run into problems with repetitive strain and soft tissue injuries. How can you avoid a trip to the doctors?
Should you stop using guitar TAB to become a better rock guitarist?
27th June, 2024 by Eliza Lee
Whilst there can be no doubt that it has its benefits as a learning tool - is there a time to put down the tablature, and could there be huge benefits to your playing if you do so?