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New Wave of British Heavy Metal
The New Wave of British Heavy Metal, or NWOBHM, is a musical movement that originated in the United Kingdom from the 1970s onwards....

The American Guitar Academy
Aug 285 min read


Grant Green – The Legendary Jazz Guitarist and What Makes Him the Best
1. Introduction to Grant Green Grant Green, born on June 6, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the most influential yet underrated...

The American Guitar Academy
Aug 56 min read


The Big Four of Thrash Metal
You often hear the term ‘supergroup’, where a band is formed of members famous beforehand. Some examples would be Chickenfoot (Joe...

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Jul 306 min read


Guitar Heroes: John McLaughlin
In each and every genre of music, you will find gatekeeping fans that immediately dismiss a musician purely for the fact that they are...

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Jul 235 min read


The Most Iconic Guitarists in Rock Music: From Rock 'n' Roll to Modern Rock Legends
The electric guitar is one of the most iconic instruments in rock music, serving as the driving force behind some of the most memorable...

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Jul 89 min read


Guitar Heroes: Mikio Fujioka (藤岡幹大)
It was many years ago that I discovered the music of Babymetal - I believe it was around the time they were touring Europe after the...

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Jul 46 min read


Meeting Your Heroes
You often hear it said that you should never meet your heroes, and I can only imagine this is because you stand to be thoroughly...

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Jun 46 min read


Guitar Heroes: Angus Young
This blog features rock guitar legend Angus Young and his famous rock riffs with TAB notation and a short video!

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Oct 29, 20245 min read


John Frusciante's Guitar Style: A Deep Dive into Influences, Techniques, and Innovations
Learn about John Fruciante's distinctive guitar playing style, and be sure to master the CAGED system!

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Oct 19, 20246 min read


The Most Iconic Jazz Guitarists: Introduction to the Greats
Read and learn about eight great jazz guitarists that every guitarist should know about in this blog!

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Sep 21, 20248 min read


The Three Kings of the Blues: B.B. King, Albert King, and Freddie King
Learn about the three great guitarists known as the three kings of blues guitar in this blog!

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Sep 20, 20246 min read


Guitar Heroes: Eric Bibb
Meet some amazing artists with careers spanning over 50 years. Check out the links and have a listen to his music!

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Sep 17, 20245 min read


Guitar Heroes: Devin Townsend
In this blog we introduce you to Devin Townsend, a fantastic guitarist and master of creating unique sounds. Be sure to check out his music!

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Sep 16, 20246 min read


Artist Spotlight: Hide Takemoto
Here is an interview with Hide Takemoto, a great player and my friend. Check out his inspirational guitar playing!

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Sep 3, 20246 min read


Duke Ellington: The Great Jazz Composer
Read and learn about Duke Ellington, a great composer that every musician should know!

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Aug 18, 202410 min read


John Mayer's Blues Influences
Learn about the playing style of John Mayer, one of the most famous and brilliant blues guitarists of our time.

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Jul 16, 20246 min read


The Legendary Life of Leo Fender
Learn about the history and founders of the global guitar brand Fender Guitars!

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Jul 6, 20246 min read


Tony Rice and the Evolution of Bluegrass Guitar
Learn about an amazing guitarist who is a master of bluegrass music and continues to influence many musicians today!

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Jun 25, 20245 min read


Django Reinhardt and the Allure of Gypsy Jazz
Introducing a world-class guitarist who has made a significant contribution to gypsy Jazz!

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Jun 24, 20246 min read


Guitar Heroes: Marty Friedman
Introducing an amazing guitarist with a love for Japanese culture. If you're a guitarist, you've probably heard him play at least once!

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Jun 22, 20246 min read
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