Articles by: Cait Devin

Hayden Maringer: “My goal is to bring guitar solos back to popular music – I want them to be at the forefront”

By Cait Devin published 20 December 22

The LA guitarist, music director and actor waxes lyrical on his impressive resume – which includes playing with Demi Lovato, Jennifer Lopez and Bebe Rexha – and how guitarists can adapt to stay relevant in today's industry

Jack Ryan Sullivan, pictured holding a mandolin

Norman’s Rare Guitars’ Jack Ryan Sullivan talks jamming bluegrass with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, selling guitars to Jack Black, and his favorite instrument in the store

By Cait Devin published 15 December 22

Co-managing one of the world's most famous guitar stores, Sullivan has traded licks with – and even picked up tips from – some of the best in the business

Mikey Demus of Welsh reggae metal band Skindred performs live at Alcatraz.

Mikey Demus: “For me, it's not about lead prowess – I just value something being memorable. If you can play something that moves someone, that's the ticket”

By Cait Devin published 7 December 22

The Skindred guitarist on the evolution of his signature Manson model, what sets his pedal company Redbeard Effects apart, the pros and cons of being a leftie and why drop D was a “total game changer”

Michael Angelo Batio: “I still practice vibrato over and over. It determines whether you’ll be a great player when you’re older or not”

By Cait Devin published 6 December 22

MAB on mistakes to avoid as a guitarist, recording and touring with Manowar, his upcoming acoustic record and the absolutely staggering number of guitars in his collection

Emily Barone plays an Ibanez JIVA10 guitar

Emily Barone: "Rather than just looking at the tabs, taking the time to understand what’s going on harmonically and structurally can teach you so much"

By Cait Devin published 2 December 22

With fans in Nita Strauss and Steve Vai already, the Ibanez-wielding 18-year-old Berklee student brings impressive poise and a unique approach to both original compositions and covers

Dany Villarreal of The Warning performing live

The Warning's Dany Villarreal on songwriting with her sisters and the videogame that kickstarted her guitar journey

By Cait Devin published 16 May 22

Amid the rock trio's headlining tour of the US, their lead guitarist discusses juggling lead and rhythm responsibilities, the band's latest EP MAYDAY, and her guitar goals for the future

Plush's Bella Perron: "It's important to study styles you wouldn’t normally gravitate to – it can give you a broader outlook on playing"

By Cait Devin published 15 February 22

As she kickstarts a tour with Slash, the Berklee-schooled Ibanez endorsee discusses her band's rapid rise, playing with Evanescence and Halestorm, and her advice for aspiring guitarists

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