Meet 2020's Guitarists of the Year By Guitar World Staff published 9 April 21 Featuring the best electric and acoustic guitarists, best teacher, and best young guitarist, as picked by GW editors and star judges
Why comparing yourself to other guitarists is bad news for your playing, creativity and mental health By Michael Astley-Brown published 16 February 21 Social media can dent your confidence on the instrument – here’s how you can take action
8 things to expect when you start learning the guitar By Chris Corfield published 5 October 20 From calloused fingers to finally nailing that first song, playing the guitar is one of the greatest journeys of your life
5 tips to help you release more music, more often By Udi Glaser published 15 July 20 As guitarists, we're excellent at writing riffs - but finishing entire songs? That's another story...
7 creative ways to use a looper pedal By Alex Lynham published 14 May 20 Everything you need to start creating with a guitar looper, from stutter effects to drones
How great guitarists can inspire - rather than intimidate - your playing By Justin Sandercoe published 1 May 20 Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com offers a fresh perspective on how we should look at guitar heroes on social media and beyond
100 ways to be a better guitar player By Jon Bishop, Jason Sidwell and Neville Marten published 3 April 20 From technique and theory to gear and tone - this is the ultimate guide to improving your guitar playing, whatever your skill level
21 underrated guitar solos you need to hear By Jonathan Horsley published 26 March 20 Lesser-celebrated but nonetheless awesome acts of lead playing from St. Vincent, Kurt Cobain, James Honeyman-Scott and more that might change how you approach your playing
10 ways guitarists can keep busy while stuck at home By Michael Astley-Brown published 25 March 20 Can’t leave the house? Here are 10 six-string activities that will occupy your time through a health crisis and beyond...
A guide to ambient guitar: channel your post-rock heroes using delay, reverb pedals and more By Alex Lynham published 10 March 20 Learn how to create stunning electric guitar soundscapes with our hands-on examples for all levels of guitarist
5 hurdles every beginner guitar player faces - and how to avoid them By Justin Sandercoe published 28 February 20 Justin Sandercoe lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers
The technique secrets of the decade's best guitarists By Jimmy Brown, Sam Roche published 31 December 19 A rundown of the explosive playing styles of Mark Tremonti, Tosin Abasi, Gary Clark Jr. and Nita Strauss