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“I’m basically a blues-rock guitar player that got wise to some other stuff”: Greg Koch is one of guitar's great showmen – and his licks are phenomenal

By John Wheatcroft published 3 October 23

Strap yourself in, it's time for our lesson in the art of Greg Koch – the funny guy with a staggering command of a huge range of styles

(from left) Andy Wood, Tosin Abasi and Mark Lettieri

Andy Wood recruits Tosin Abasi, Mark Lettieri, Greg Koch and more for 2022 Woodshed Guitar Experience

By Jackson Maxwell published 29 July 22

Also set to feature the likes of Nick Johnston, Brent Mason, Tom Quayle and Guthrie Trapp, the guitar clinic will take place in Crossville, Tennessee from August 25 - August 28

Expand your blues repertoire with this lesson on how to play Greg Koch's Mean Streak

By Greg Koch published 9 February 22

A funk shuffle in the key of G, look out for the harmonic left turns in the track's turnarounds

Broaden your rock 'n' roll rhythm guitar horizons with Greg Koch's jam-style lesson

By Greg Koch published 14 January 22

Simply take a three-chord Rolling Stones-style jam in A, then add “rando” rock filth to taste...

Hone your hybrid picking with Greg Koch's lesson on how to play Luna Girl

By Greg Koch published 29 September 21

It's a song written for a cat and it makes the purrfect workout for your rhythm chops

Give your playing some organ-style flavor with these fresh melodic approaches

By Greg Koch published 4 August 21

Greg Koch returns with some suggestions on how to "Mix" things up on guitar to give it that Hammond B3 vibe

How to emulate organ-type chord melodies on guitar

By Greg Koch published 13 July 21

Take a leaf out of the blues and jazz organist's playbook and make your shifting triads pop

Electric guitar with Fishman Fluence Greg Koch Gristle-Tone P-90 pickups

Fishman teams up with Greg Koch for Fluence Gristle-Tone signature three-voice P-90 pickup

By Matt Owen published 25 June 21

The pair's new pickup promises pure, unadulterated P-90-style tones, as well as a range of versatile voices accessed via push-pull pots

Explore the wonderful world of pinch harmonics with this essential primer from Greg Koch

By Greg Koch published 21 June 21

Spice up your leads and melodies with the technique popularized by the likes of Eddie Van Halen and Zakk Wylde

How to incorporate the string bending mastery of Albert King in your playing

By Greg Koch published 19 May 21

The Gristle King (aka Greg Koch) doffs his cap to another King in this essential blues lesson

Greg Koch shows you how to solo over a blues shuffle in the style of Albert Collins

By Greg Koch published 5 April 21

Learn to alternate between parallel major and minor pentatonics, and incorporate jazzy chord substitutions

Reverend announces Fishman P-90-equipped Greg Koch Gristle 90

By Sam Roche published 29 March 21

New signature model also features a Bigsby B50 tremolo system, plus flexible switching options

15 of the greatest all-star guitar teachers

By Jonathan Horsley published 20 October 20

From legends of the old-school to the internet era’s pedagogues of polyphonic fingerstyle, these are the players who changed the guitar teaching game

Greg Koch joins forces with Tone City for the Lil Heat mini overdrive pedal

By Richard Bienstock published 2 September 20

New pedal conjures “edge-of-breakup” tones in a compact, affordably priced design

Greg Koch: "At the end of time, there will be cockroaches and Telecasters - and the Teles will be in tune"

By David Mead published 24 April 20

The master of hybrid country-jazz guitar on disappointing his dad, signature amps and the enduring appeal of the Tele

Diversify your playing with Greg Koch's red-hot hybrid-picking lesson

By Guitarist editors published 26 February 20

Koch serves up a little bit of country, a little bit of jazz and a little bit o’ blues on the side as he shares his 8 favorite licks

Reverend Guitars Unveils Two New Artist Models

By Richard Bienstock published 29 January 19

Greg Koch and Rick Vito receive signature instruments.

Learn All Aspects of Country Guitar Using Real Country Songs

By Guitar World Staff published 26 January 15