Tom Kolb

Tom Kolb

A Musicians Institute teacher since 1989, Tom Kolb has published many books on guitar technique and been featured in instructional DVDs by Hal Leonard. He is also the author of the Soloing Strategies column in Guitar World magazine.

Latest articles by Tom Kolb

Close-up of picking hand on a Stratocaster-style electric guitar

Hybrid picking on guitar: this in-depth lesson will have you playing like a pro in no time

By Tom Kolb last updated

Get started with hybrid picking in this comprehensive lesson

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The Most Electrifying Riffs of Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page

By Tom Kolb published

Truly a guitar god, Jimmy Page is one of the most captivating soloists the rock world has ever known.

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Randy Rhoads' Scales, Blues Licks and Daring Chromatic Maneuvers

By Tom Kolb published

Learn the scales, blues licks and daring chromatic maneuvers of Ozzy's late, great axman.

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SOLOING STRATEGIES: Jimi Hendrix

By Tom Kolb published

A special glimpse into the soloing techniques of the inimitable master, Jimi Hendrix.

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SOLOING STRATEGIES: Frank Zappa

By Tom Kolb published

Brimming with sophisticated motifs and convoluted rhythms, Zappa's extended excursions are more akin to symphonies than they are to guitar solos.

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SOLOING STRATEGIES: David Gilmour

By Tom Kolb published

Let's examine the Pink Floyd guitarist's rhythmic devices, melodic approaches and more.

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SOLOING STRATEGIES: B.B. King

By Tom Kolb published

He’s the king of the blues, the genre’s elder statesman, and a one-of-a-kind musician.

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