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.
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.
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
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
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
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