Whether you’re playing the guitar at home for friends or playing a gig in a pub or another small venue, there’s nothing better than the feeling of everyone in the room singing along to what you’re playing. If you love playing guitar, the only problem you may have is that people aren’t going to know your own stuff until you have a few million YouTube hits or are at least...

Starting out learning a musical instrument can be intimidating.  This is especially true if you’re a fan of the instrument in question for a long time before you pick one up.  The guitar is a perfect example of this.  How many of us are inspired to learn guitar because we see our favourite musicians making it look easy?  Many of us try it but then stop doing it as soon...

Having a great electric guitar is one thing, but to have the best experience as a guitarist and have as much fun as possible with your instrument, you need a great amp, too. When choosing your guitar amp, there is much more to consider than what can fit your budget. Be sure to play around with different brands, as they all have their own unique quirks for you and any listeners to enjoy. If ther...

If you’re a guitar player, there’s a chance that you have a favourite brand of guitar. If you’re not a guitar player but you love your music, then it is likely that you know someone who has their own favourite brand of guitar. Ask someone why they prefer Gibson to  Read More

When you are learning to play guitar, you will usually choose whether you wish to learn to play fingerstyle or with a guitar pick. For many years, there was a distinct split between guitarists and bass guitarists, in that the former would be played with a pick and the latter fingerstyle.

However, the lines between when to play with a guitar pick and fingerstyle have become increasingl...

Fans of heavy metal are often drawn to the complex and highly inventive guitar solos found in the majority of heavy metal songs. Obviously, the biggest input of the solo is the skill of the guitarist, but certain guitars have been designed and manufactured specifically to improve the tone and quality of a guitar solo. The following are the best guitars available to buy today for use writing and...