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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”

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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

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

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

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

MXR Bass Synth Serves Up Intergalactic Grooves & Vintage Analog-Style Vibes
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MXR Bass Synth Serves Up Intergalactic Grooves & Vintage Analog-Style Vibes

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.

Aerosmith and Run-DMC, Bowie and Queen: A Collaboration Appreciation
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Aerosmith and Run-DMC, Bowie and Queen: A Collaboration Appreciation

“Music is inherently a collaborative process, and quite often, our heroes work better together.”

John Bohlinger on Django Reinhardt
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John Bohlinger on Django Reinhardt

Our Last Call columnist considers his dream Rig Rundown subject.

What Happens After Your Music Dreams Come True?
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What Happens After Your Music Dreams Come True?

Musicians are always chasing the one big gig. But what happens after it’s over?

Bruce Bouton pedal steel guitarist
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The Three Ts of Great Musicianship: Tuning, Tone and Taste

Pedal-steel player Bruce Bouton inspires some thoughts on what makes a great musician.