Latest articles by Troy Grady
Malmsteen's rotational motion mechanic is a highly capable all-rounder and also a great introduction to rotational picking techniques that are so common in guitar
An in-depth look at Vinnie Moore’s legendary “Pepsi Lick.”
Get a fascinating glimpse of the thought process behind Batio's famously silky sweep arpeggio technique.
Learn the foundational skill of Johnson's lead style.
Guitarists can take a big leap forward in their mechanical abilities by learning these simple movements.
Watching Molly Tuttle switch effortlessly between rhythm comping and high-velocity single-note lead lines is like listening to at least two guitarists at once.
Get an inside look at the mechanical magic of his arpeggio picking technique.
Even though we tend to think of scale playing as the ultimate speed test, speed itself isn't really the problem. It's switching strings.
Martin Miller's seemingly effortless command of picking mechanics represents the future of what we can all expect a good guitar player to be able to do.
A fascinating study in two iconic styles of arpeggio playing.
A comprehensive breakdown of Steve Vai's incredible descending diminished fours lick from 'Crossroads.'
Grab your guitar and learn how to shred, Di Meola-style.
Examine Eddie Van Halen’s legendarily unique approach to tremolo picking.
In an exclusive new lesson, Troy Grady breaks down the key techniques in Paul Gilbert's seminal 'Intense Rock' instructional video.
Dive deep into Albert Lee's incredibly fluid country picking with this lesson.
A primer on bluegrass crosspicking.
What do you do when there's no single job that encompasses everything you want to do? You create one!
