Understanding & Hearing The Modes - A Quick Guide

18th September, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Ah, the topic that has melted the brains of guitarists for generations; The Modes! What are they & why should I care? We give you a crash course in The Modes without all that bothersome theory!

11th September, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Together, you have shared moments of triumph; the highs and lows of your guitar journey - care for your guitar and it will care for you!

4th September, 2020 by Stuart Shields

There are very few guitarists with whose influence you can instantly transform your playing. There is a reason Clapton is still regarded as the original and most important player of our time.

25th August, 2020 by Stuart Shields

It may not have the glamour and glory of nailing that face melting solo, but it seems we guitarists can learn a thing or two from picking up a bass once in a while!

19th August, 2020 by Stuart Shields

If you could go back in time and give your younger self 5 pieces of guitar advice, what would they be? We have some suggestions!

13th August, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Ah, the age old guitar debate; which is more important? And can you play with both good technique and great feel?

7th August, 2020 by Stuart Shields

We are constantly being preached to about keeping an open mind when learning guitar, so why is it that metal guitar playing is often sidelined from essential study?

30th July, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Seen by many as the single greatest guitarist to emerge from the 1960’s British blues scene, it is an understatement to say that, with Peter Green’s passing the world lost another of music’s pioneers.

23rd July, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Following its release in 1980, Back In Black has earned its place as, not only the single greatest rock album of all time, but officially the second biggest selling record in history!