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A drummer in an orange shirt waits to play, with his sticks on a drum

I’m a drummer. You guitarists have made me hate being in bands

By Martin Kielty published

Your noodling, new toys, bad cables, and blasé attitude to learning songs is turning me into a rehearsal-hating retiree. But there’s hope for you yet…

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Bands
Joe Bonamassa

The playing advice Joe Bonamassa got from Leslie West – and why it’s finally paying off

By Phil Weller published

Three decades later, Bonamassa is taking West’s pointers on board – and they’re making a difference

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Guitarists
Fishman Fluence Tim Henson signature pickups

Polyphia share their top tips for entering the daunting digital modeler world

By Phil Weller published

Having experienced a lot of “user error” while trying to wrap their heads around amp modelers, Tim Henson and Scott LePage offer some sage advice to fellow amp sim-strugglers

Bands
Woman playing acoustic guitar

Why learning songs is just as important as practicing technical exercises

By Justin Sandercoe published

Guitar exercises are important and will always have their place, but when you learn songs, you can extract the licks and techniques, use them in other contexts, and have a lot of fun, too

Musical Tips & Advice
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Ashley Reeve: "Your talent is all in your hands. You can make a $200 bass sound great if you know what you’re doing"

By Ashley Reeve published

The Cher bassist shares her tips on how to make it as a musician

Bassists
5 hurdles every beginner guitar player faces - and how to avoid them

5 hurdles every beginner guitar player faces - and how to avoid them

By Justin Sandercoe published

Justin Sandercoe lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers

Beginner Lessons