Articles by Ethan Varian

Daniel Donato: “If I want to be a guitar player in 2019, I need to have a sound you can recognize in less than a second”

By Ethan Varian published 15 August 19

Mammoth chops, social-media finesse and a never-give-up attitude: say hello to one of the hottest young pickers in Nashville

Meet Guitarist Naia Izumi, Winner of NPR's Latest and Greatest Tiny Desk Contest

By Ethan Varian published 20 February 19

“I’ve never been stuck in one genre.” Naia Izumi, the musically eclectic, spellbindingly talented winner of NPR's latest Tiny Desk contest, talks to GW.

Lenny Breau: The Forgotten Guitar Genius

By Ethan Varian published 4 January 19

Though he never achieved commercial success, Lenny Breau is revered as an innovator for his unique finger-style chord melody technique, stunning pinch harmonic runs and wide musical vocabulary.

Five Shredding Bluegrass Songs

By Ethan Varian published 22 June 18

Five Country Guitar Shredders

By Ethan Varian published 11 June 18

13-Year-Old Derek Trucks Tears It Up on "Layla"

By Ethan Varian published 8 June 18

Check out this video of a 13-year-old Derek Trucks performing the "Layla" outro and a blues jam while opening for The Allman Brothers.

White Denim Premiere “Had 2 Know (Personal)” Music Video

By Ethan Varian published 14 April 16

Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of White Denim’s music video for the single “Had 2 Know (Personal),” off their new album, Stiff.

Tips for Guitarists: How to Accompany a Singer-Songwriter

By Ethan Varian published 9 September 15

Charlie Hunter playing his seven-string guitar

Charlie Hunter on Discovering His Rhythm and His New Trio Album, ‘Let the Bells Ring On’

By Ethan Varian published 15 July 15

Milk Carton Kids Guitarist Kenneth Pattengale Talks Tone, Playing in a Duo and New Album, 'Monterey'

By Ethan Varian published 27 May 15

Gear Review: The Roadie Automatic Guitar Tuner

By Ethan Varian published 26 March 15

How The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir Utilizes Online Mastering Tool LANDR

By Ethan Varian published 23 March 15

Guitarist Justin Derrico Talks Musicians Institute and Life as Part of 'The Voice' Band

By Ethan Varian published 5 March 15

Is Sleep’s 'Dopesmoker' the Heaviest Album Ever Recorded?

By Ethan Varian published 16 February 15

Julian Lage Discusses His New Solo Guitar Album, 'World's Fair'

By Ethan Varian published 29 January 15

Festive Fretwork: 13 Rocking Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck

By Ethan Varian published 23 December 13

Interview: Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds Discusses Gear, Technique and Future Plans

By Ethan Varian published 8 March 12

Interview: Punch Brothers Guitarist Chris Eldridge Discusses the Band's New Album, 'Who’s Feeling Young Now?'

By Ethan Varian published 8 February 12

Review: Ninebuzz Software’s Guitar Jam Tracks App

By Ethan Varian published 9 December 11

Video: John Mayer and Keith Urban Trade Licks

By Ethan Varian published 9 November 11

Interview: Jimmy Herring Discusses Influences and Incorporating Outside Sounds into His Playing

By Ethan Varian published 1 November 11

Video: Dethklok’s Skwisgaar Skwigelf Teaches You How to Play the “Duncan Hills Coffee Jingle”

By Ethan Varian published 18 October 11

Here’s a video of The Swkisgaar Skwigelf Advanced Fast Hand Finger Wizard Master Class. Skwigelf talks about his gear and breaks down the solo for the “Duncan Hills Coffee Jingle.”

New Universe Music Festival DVD Features John McLaughlin, Jimmy Herring

By Ethan Varian published 10 October 11

Interview: Umphrey’s McGee Guitarist Jake Cinninger Discusses the Band's New Album, 'Death By Stereo'

By Ethan Varian published 30 September 11

Manson MB-1 Guitar is Muse Guitarist Matt Bellamy's Secret Weapon

By Ethan Varian published 13 September 11

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