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Willie Nelson and the Lost Art of Relentless Creation

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John Bohlinger’s Last Call: “I Get Paid for the Attempt”
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John Bohlinger’s Last Call: “I Get Paid for the Attempt”

Last Call: What Is Musical Telepathy?
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Last Call: What Is Musical Telepathy?

Last Call: Pedal Steel—The Most American Instrument
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Last Call: Pedal Steel—The Most American Instrument

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Last Call: A New Way to Track and Document Your Gear
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Last Call: A New Way to Track and Document Your Gear

John Bohlinger’s Last Call: What I Learned From Nile Rodgers
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John Bohlinger’s Last Call: What I Learned From Nile Rodgers

How the rhythm-playing hitmaker behind Chic—and our columnist—learned to love pop music, and why maybe you should, too.

Bohlinger at 60: Heavily Used 1964 Model
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Bohlinger at 60: Heavily Used 1964 Model

Our Last Call columnist reflects on a big birthday with some thoughts about living one’s best life.

Bohlinger Ponders: Rachmaninoff or Rock-My-Socks-Off?
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Bohlinger Ponders: Rachmaninoff or Rock-My-Socks-Off?

Does the guitar player’s mind have the patience and focus of a classical musician, or are we on another tip altogether?

Is Reading Sheet Music Required to Be a Good Guitarist?
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Is Reading Sheet Music Required to Be a Good Guitarist?

Why We Channel Our Emotions Through Our "Guitar Face"
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Why We Channel Our Emotions Through Our "Guitar Face"

Ever watch a video of yourself playing guitar and wonder why you do “that thing” with your face?

The Music Dysmorphia Problem: Why You Dislike Your Own Playing
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The Music Dysmorphia Problem: Why You Dislike Your Own Playing

For so many musicians, the flaws in our playing stick out loud and clear. So, how can we let go and just play?

John Bohlinger on Why the Hardest Gigs Can Be the Best
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John Bohlinger on Why the Hardest Gigs Can Be the Best

Last Call: Bohlinger’s Superpower: Johnny Can’t Read
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Bohlinger’s Superpower: Johnny Can’t Read

Does the guitar’s design encourage sonic exploration more than sight reading?

Where an AI Songwriting Tool Succeeds, and Where It Fails
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Is AI Songwriting the Future?

John Bohlinger puts an AI tool to the test—and finds a dog that says meow.

When Improvising in Music and Life: “Use the Difficulty”
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When Improvising in Music and Life: “Use the Difficulty”

Stay fresh by taking a tip from actor Michael Caine when facing challenges.