Unlocking a Deeper Connection to Sound Have you ever watched a musician hear a song once and then immediately start playing along, as if...

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

Every guitar player knows the importance of keeping their instrument in top shape, but when it comes to setting up an acoustic versus an...

This is a special blog post, and definitely a longer one that you are probably used to reading from myself or Ryan here at The American...

I think it is time for another edition of Unanswered Questions. Here are some questions and, once again, are genuine things that I have...

Setting up your electric guitar correctly is key to unlocking its full potential in terms of tone, playability, and comfort. Many players...

When it comes to shaping your guitar tone, modulation effects like chorus  and flanger  can add depth, texture, and movement. But here’s...

It has been a good long while since doing one of these, and after the last one I wrote based entirely on Ska music, I thought I would...

When it comes to hybrid instruments, the Fender Bass VI stands out as one of the most intriguing in music history. Is it a bass? Is it a...

In this installment of Unanswered Questions, we will discuss some helpful tips as well as trying to open your eyes, or those of the...

1. Introduction to Grant Green Grant Green, born on June 6, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the most influential yet underrated...

This week we have a different set of questions, all things that have been asked or I have thought to myself in the past. Let us jump...

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

So, you’ve mastered a few chords, nailed down some cool riffs, and now you’re ready to take the next big step: playing in a band....

Ska music is a very important style. Not only do I have personal connections with the genre having played in and written for Ska band for...

Creating atmospheric soundscapes on guitar involves crafting rich, immersive tones that transport the listener. Two of the most important...

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

Power chords are a fundamental building block for guitarists, especially those interested in playing rock, punk, metal, and other...

Recently I put a blog post together answering some questions that many people would be too worried to ask. I thought it would be a good...

When a guitar player plays their favorite pentatonic scale, and a piano player does the same, the notes will be identical; the A minor...