Techniques

If you learn one thing from Jake E. Lee it should be this: bigger stretches for better shredding

By Leon Todd published 4 June 26

Try this enhanced lesson to strengthen your fourth finger and use your thumb for wide fretting like the iconic Ozzy Osbourne guitarist

How to funk up your blues solos

By Richard Barrett published 3 June 26

Taking cues from John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix and Nile Rodgers, this lesson offers three examples of phrases that add rhythm and movement to blues

The simple trick that adds sparkle to your songs: Nashville Tuning explained

By Stuart Ryan published 7 May 26

David Gilmour, Keith Richards & Taylor Swift all do this…

Dare you join us at the crossroads? Welcome to the acoustic blues masterclass

By Richard Barrett published 29 April 26

Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Lightnin' Hopkins and the O.G. blues great Robert Johnson, this lesson just requires an acoustic guitar. Heartbreak optional

“It’s about building intensity… think of Jeff Beck shifting to Billy Gibbons!” How to solo over one-chord blues

By Richard Barrett published 19 March 26

Soloing over changes is cool, but sometimes the blues is all about exploring melody over a single chord

KT Tunstall’s 5 guitar tips to boost your songwriting skills

By Jason Sidwell published 23 February 26

Learn KT's five go-to guitar techniques: from power strumming to rich chords, colorful picking, and unison vocal/guitar riffs.

“Albert King once advised Gary Moore to ‘play every other note’”: Why keeping it simple can improve your blues solos

By Richard Barrett published 7 January 26

Peter Green, George Harrison, Gary Moore, David Gilmour... These are just some of the players inspiring this lesson in stylistic restraint, all in the pursuit of the blues

Speed bursts are the path to Shred Heaven: boost your rock chops with 6 jaw-dropping examples (that won't break your fingers)

By Jamie Humphries published 6 January 26

Learn how short and fast sequential patterns favoured by legends such as Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci and Zakk Wylde can be connected to create blazing solos

Master the 12-string guitar: restringing, tuning and strumming made simple

By Leon Todd published 12 December 25

Jimmy Page, Pete Townshend, the Eagles, and Richie Sambora swear by 12-string guitars for sonic sparkle – after this guide, you will too

How to use triads in blues solos like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix

By Richard Barrett published 26 November 25

When you’re the only guitarist in the band, triads are your best friends in a guitar solo – and Hendrix and SRV were the masters