Justin Sandercoe
Justin Sandercoe – aka JustinGuitar – is one of the world's foremost guitar tutors. His learning platform, JustinGuitar, was founded in 2003, and its launch on YouTube in 2006 quickly made Justin's lessons some of the most popular on the web. Today, JustinGuitar has over 1.5m subscribers on YouTube, and the website is home to over 1,300 free video guitar lessons. Tommy Emmanuel, Mark Knopfler, Steve Vai and Brian May are among the A-list names who recommend Justin's guitar courses.
Latest articles by Justin Sandercoe
Can’t figure out why your improvised solos don’t feel right? Here’s how to fix them
By Justin Sandercoe published
It's not uncommon for competent players to become unmoored from rhythmic reality when vamping in a solo, but it's crucial to keep the beat at all times, and there are some practical ways you can do that
How social media is affecting our perception of guitar playing
By Justin Sandercoe published
Be inspired but don't be intimidated by social media virtuosity, says respected guitar tutor Justin Sandercoe. Remember, these influencers are pros and you're only seeing them at their best
“The ‘tone stars’ of tomorrow are going to be the ones who can do the most creative programming”: Why digital modeling and AI will be more important than big-name players in shaping the future of guitar tone
By Justin Sandercoe published
Justin Sandercoe is an old-school tube lover, but he's exploring both sides of the tone universe, analog and digital – and he's excited about whatever tonal evolution comes our way
“The opportunities that AI presents for guitar education are immense”: Why one of the world’s top guitar tutors is embracing AI – even if he’s out of a job
By Justin Sandercoe published
Justin Sandercoe, aka JustinGuitar, explains his vision of AI-powered virtual tutors – and why the technology is an opportunity rather than a threat
How should you learn guitar scales – and why should you bother?
By Justin Sandercoe published
Some people argue it really doesn't matter if you can't tell a pentatonic from a gin and tonic. Justin Sandercoe, one of the world's most successful guitar teachers, weighs in...
How to tell if you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced guitar player
By Justin Sandercoe published
How many of us know exactly where we're at with the instrument? Renowned six-string educator Justin Sandercoe explains all
Why learning songs is just as important as practicing technical exercises
By Justin Sandercoe published
Guitar exercises are important and will always have their place, but when you learn songs, you can extract the licks and techniques, use them in other contexts, and have a lot of fun, too
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