Songwriting

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 ...

Do you need music theory to be a good musician?

18th August, 2023 by Rich Shaw

It’s an age old question for guitarists everywhere. Do you need theory to be a great musician? Or can we get by with pure intuition alone? Richard Shaw discusses…

5 Reasons You Should Learn Other People’s Songs

30th December, 2022 by Mitch Laddie

While creativity and freedom are a wonderful thing, sometimes we all need a little reminder of why we need to learn other people’s songs.

5 Reasons Why You Should Write Your Own Songs

30th December, 2022 by Mitch Laddie

Developing your own ideas and crafting a unique voice on the guitar takes many forms, none more enjoyable than writing your own songs.

Understanding 12 Bar Blues - A 5 Minute Crash Course

4th November, 2022 by Mitch Laddie

The 12 bar blues; a primitive baby step or the makings of musical greatness? Find out why you need more of this essential progression in your life!

How To Write A Great Guitar Solo

20th May, 2021 by Stuart Shields

As studious lead guitarists, we put stock in our ability to pull the right improvised guitar solo out of the ether. But what creative depths could be plumbed if you had the time to write a solo?

Pop Songs With Surprisingly Awesome Guitar Riffs

27th November, 2020 by Stuart Shields

We all know those classic songs, for which the guest guitar solo transformed a catchy pop tune into something more. But what happens when pop acts add a crunching riff to one of their hits?

3 Spooky Sounding Chords For Guitar

29th October, 2020 by Stuart Shields

With the Halloween season upon us we celebrate some of the most unnerving and spine chilling chords; straight from the horror movie soundtrack playbook.