Turn up the volume on your blues-rock soloing with this lesson in the style of Joe Bonamassa and Jimmy Page By Richard Barrett published 9 August 22 Boost the gain, dig in, and don't let perfect be the enemy of good in this lead guitar workout
Learn 5 licks in the style of one of the fastest guitarists who ever lived, Shawn Lane By Charlie Griffiths published 25 July 22 Transposing piano for guitar, combining jazz, classical and rock, Lane was way more than just a speedster – this lesson will take you inside his imaginative phrasing and esoteric note choices
Learn Mark Knopfler’s game-changing rhythm and lead styles By Martin Cooper published 22 July 22 Phrasing and dynamics are the order of the day in this tutorial on the immaculate playing style of the Dire Straits guitar legend
Joanne Shaw Taylor lesson: what you can learn from one of the freshest players in blues By Phil Short published 20 July 22 The critically acclaimed British blues-rock phenom brings no shortage of soul to her sound, and has a lyrical lead guitar style that's instantly recognizable
8 David Gilmour techniques that will change your playing style By Jon Bishop published 18 July 22 This primer in the signature approaches of the Pink Floyd prog legend shows you the rudiments of his playing, from how he grips his pick and bends the strings, to chord fretting and more
Five practice tips from Dream Theater's John Petrucci By John Petrucci published 12 July 22 In this classic GW lesson, the Dream Theater guitar great helps you get more out of your practice sessions
Joe Bonamassa shows you how to “connect the dots” to break out of a rut By Joe Bonamassa published 5 July 22 We have all been there, bored of our own playing, in the doldrums and playing the same tired licks to death. Who better than JoBo to lead us back on the right path, and see the fretboard anew?
5 shred techniques you can learn from Bumblefoot By Charlie Griffiths published 1 July 22 This lesson will guide your lead through the weird, wonderful and endlessly creative style of Ron Thal, and you don't even need a double-neck electric to take part
Learn the fiery playing style of Nita Strauss By Martin Cooper published 28 June 22 The Alice Cooper guitarist did not get the nickname Hurricane Nita by accident. Her all-action rock style will seriously test your rhythm and lead chops alike
How to master Chet Atkins’ fingerpicking technique and take your acoustic playing to the next level By Stuart Ryan published 24 June 22 Atkins was one of Nashville’s most successful producers, session guitarists, and a veritable picking legend whose influence can still be heard in countless player's styles
Learn the many guitar styles of Joe Satriani with this blockbuster lesson By Jamie Humphries published 22 June 22 These four mini pieces focus on different stylistic, harmonic, and technical approaches heard in many of Satch’s classic tracks new and old
How to transform the C major chord into something magical By Richard Barrett published 17 June 22 Few players go weak at the knees at the thought of a C major, but with a couple of different voicings it gives us a world of interesting and versatile sounds to work with
How to play bluegrass guitar for beginners By Total Guitar editors published 17 June 22 Welcome to our bluegrass primer, with rhythm and lead ideas inspired by contemporary maestro Billy Strings to get you started
Kirk Fletcher teaches you the playing style of blues guitar great Otis Rush By Kirk Fletcher published 16 June 22 With a progression that references the classic “quick change to the four chord” this lesson takes you inside the minor key blues of the West Side Chicago blues legend
How to play funk guitar in the style of John Frusciante, Cory Wong, Melanie Faye and more By Total Guitar editors published 14 June 22 Take your rhythmic chops to boot camp with this primer on the skills you need to make it funky
How to solo over one of the most important turnarounds in music By Andy G Jones published 10 June 22 The I-VI-II-V turnaround is one of the most common progressions in music, and in this lesson we'll help you find the bluesy lead guitar mojo to accompany it
Joe Bonamassa teaches you how to play The Ballad of John Henry By Joe Bonamassa published 8 June 22 John Henry is a a setlist favorite that even Bonamassa himself sometimes plays incorrectly, but this, the blues-rock maestro promises, is the definitive way to play it
How to play reggae guitar in the style of Black Uhuru By Simon Barnard published 7 June 22 The six-string melodies of Grammy winners Black Uhuru typified a style of reggae known as ‘rockers’ – if you own a phaser pedal, now’s the time to use it
Learn the blues styles of 10 iconic Gibson ES-335 guitarists By John Wheatcroft published 3 June 22 Lessons in the style of Otis Rush, Larry Carlton, Warren Haynes and more players who helped make the ES-335 the most successful semi-hollow electric guitar of all time
5 game-changing guitar approaches you can learn from Allan Holdsworth By John Wheatcroft published 2 June 22 He's been heralded by the likes of Steve Vai as the greatest guitarist who ever lived – here's how you can incorporate the fusion master's innovative approach to the instrument in your own playing