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Joe Gore’s The Subversive Guitarist: The Bruise Scale
March 23, 2019
If you whip out these licks at the ol’ Tuesday night blues jam, they’ll probably move it to Wednesday and not tell you.
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Guthrie Govan’s Single-String Arpeggios
March 16, 2019
Break free from tired old patterns by rethinking your approach to shred.
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Metheny Madness
March 9, 2019
Discover how one of the most influential jazz guitarists of all time combines speedy pattern-based licks, horn-style bebop lines, and trademark rhythmic ideas to create a unique sound.
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Montunos Made Easy!
March 2, 2019
The grooves found in Latin music are full of intriguing rhythmic options. Here’s how to cop that vibe to make the music dance!
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Joe Gore’s The Subversive Guitarist: Shred Like Shakespeare
February 23, 2019
This 400-year-old lute technique can solve contemporary fingerpicking problems.
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Mort, Death’s Apprentice: Brutal Death Metal Riffs
February 16, 2019
How to level-up your down-tuned riffing in the style of Suffocation, Gorgasm, Deeds of Flesh, and more.
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Twang 101: Bluegrass Goes Electric!
February 9, 2019
Steal inspiration, vocabulary, and picking techniques from legendary acoustic players.
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How to Play Slower
February 2, 2019
It’s not as easy or straightforward as some might think, but taking an unhurried approach can add new dimensions to your playing.
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Fretboard Workshop: Soloing with Triads
January 19, 2019
Think triads are boring? Try a few of these improv ideas.
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Joe Gore’s The Subversive Guitarist: Learning to Love Flat Keys
January 12, 2019
They’re not necessary evils—they’re opportunities.
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Twang 101: Hank Garland’s Nashville Jazz
January 5, 2019
Learn how to pick like one of the early pioneers of sophisticated jazz-influenced country guitar.
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Joe Gore’s The Subversive Guitarist: A State of Gliss
December 22, 2018
Slide your way to more expressive playing.
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How Did Lenny Breau Do That?
December 15, 2018
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of how one of the most wildly inventive guitarists of his generation combined taste, technique, and an overwhelming sense of melody into a jaw-dropping package.
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How to Jam Out Like the Ramones
December 8, 2018
It’s way more than just power chords and long hair.
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Cowabunga! A Beginner’s Guide to Surf Guitar
December 1, 2018
Crank up the ’verb and give that whammy bar a workout.
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Twang 101: The Bakersfield Sound
November 24, 2018
Learn how to cop the trademark sounds of country music’s California rebels.
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Joe Gore's The Subversive Guitarist: Power to the Pinky!
November 17, 2018
Get bigger sounds from your smallest finger.
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Mort, Death’s Apprentice: Gothenburg Metal Riffs
November 10, 2018
Bands like In Flames, At the Gates, and Dark Tranquility created a subgenre of death metal that combined low-tuned riffs, harmonized leads, and plenty of chunk.
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Fretboard Workshop: Know Your Chords
November 3, 2018
It’s about time you really deal with getting around the neck—in any key.
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Jazz Chords Made Simple
October 27, 2018
Afraid of “complex” jazz chords? Just strip them down.
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