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Riffin’ with Dyads

By Shawn PersingerJan 10, 2026

Shawn Persinger

Shawn Persinger, a.k.a. Prester John, has been described as a musician full of delightful paradoxes: complex but catchy; virtuosic yet affable; smart and whimsical. Readers and critics have hailed his books, Creative Rhythms for Melodic Instruments or Think Like a Drummer and The 50 Greatest Guitar Books, as monumental achievements in music education. For more information, visit www.presterjohnmusic.com/

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In this lesson, Shawn Persinger shows us how to understand the essential elements of chords and use them to build riffs.

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"Captain" Kirk Douglas: The Roots, Ozzy, Tonight Show, Gibson SGs & More

By Axe LordsJan 08, 2026

Axe Lords

Imagine a world where only guitars matter. Welcome to Axe Lords! In every episode, comedian and shredder Dave Hill, producer and best-selling author, Tom Beaujour, and bad-ass luthier to the stars Cindy Hulej hang with musical celebrity guests to discuss why having more guitars is the only true path to happiness and inner peace. Chaos has been known to ensue. Axe Lords is hosted by Dave Hill, Cindy Hulej, and Tom Beaujour. Produced by Studio Kairos. Recorded at Kensaltown East. Engineered by Patrick Samaha. Edited and mixed by Justin Thomas. Artwork by Mark Dowd. Theme music by Valley Lodge.

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Rig Rundown

Rig Rundown: John 5 [2026]

The theatrical Telecaster master shows off an eye-popping yet ghoulishly simple rig.

By John BohlingerJan 07, 2026

John Bohlinger

John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.

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