4 guitar tricks you can learn from Gary Clark Jr. By Richard Barrett Throwing some curveballs in among old-school John Lee Hooker callbacks, Clark's style is fresh, vital and liberating
GA-20's Matthew Stubbs: ”By 16, I really had the blinders on for that early electric blues sound” By Andy Aledort The Boston-based retro blues-wailers are the product of swampy influences, impressive pedigree and total dedication
5 guitar tricks you can learn from Peter Green By Richard Barrett You might never be able to wield Greeny yourself, but you can still learn the nuances of the blues legend's playing...
4 ways to make a bold statement in a guitar solo By Richard Barrett Add a little intensity to your blues soloing game
Junior Watson: "Everybody goes for the blues Kings - B.B., Freddie and Albert, but go beyond that - listen to what they listened to" By Dan Emerson The California-based blues guitarist on paying dues, learning the history and finding your own voice
The story of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, as told by John Mayall, Mike Vernon and Green himself By Johnny Black How the British blues-rock powerhouse came together, according to the people who were there
Fatoumata Diawara: “When I started to play guitar, it resolved everything. It was like healing my soul” By Rod Brakes The guitarist, actor and singer talks about her musical journey, the power of the Gibson SG, and why she wants to see more women playing guitar
A new photo of Robert Johnson - the third in existence - has been uncovered By Richard Bienstock “It shows Brother Robert the way I remember him – open, kind, and generous,” says his stepsister
Jeff Schroedl: "I like to think of my style as guitar gumbo - I focus on the things that set me apart" By Mark McStea The bluesman serves up some of the genre's most satisfying licks on Altered Five Blues Band's new album, Ten Thousand Watts
The best blues guitar gear: get the sound of your heroes with these essential guitars, amps and pedals By Total Guitar editors Got the blues but not the rig? Kit yourself out with our authentic guide to the best bluesy gear around
Upgrade your leads by learning to solo over non-diatonic blues chord changes By Richard Barrett Richard Barrett is on a mission to make you a better blues player - with full audio examples and backing tracks
Blues-rocker Hamish Anderson delivers a fuzz-fueled playthrough/lesson of You Give Me Something By Sam Roche The track represents the grittier side of the singer/songwriter's latest album, Out of My Head
Sick Riffs: Learn a clutch of killer blues licks with Jackson Stokes’ Slave For Your Love lesson By Michael Astley-Brown The Devon Allman protégé teaches you a speedy yet tasteful run
20 of the best modern blues riffs By Total Guitar editors The hottest riffs from today's masters of the blues - complete with video lessons
Gary Clark Jr: "I got my education from Chuck Berry and Jimi Hendrix more than going to grade school" By Amit Sharma How the modern blues trailblazer has defied convention and broken the mould in order to find himself, pushing the genre in new directions along the way…
Go from Johnny Cash to Polyphia with these 6 diverse licks By Pat Heath Advance your guitar playing in 30 minutes by nailing these distinct styles
Joanna Connor: "Besides the human voice, the guitar is the most expressive instrument there is - what’s more amazing than a killer guitar solo?" By Richard Bienstock Slide guitar maniac Joanna Connor talks being an inspiration to female guitarists, jamming with Jimmy Page and Otis Rush - and her brand-new album, Rise
Make your guitar solos truly epic with these awe-inspiring licks By Richard Barrett Become a better blues player now with this lesson, complete with full audio examples and backing tracks
Joanne Shaw Taylor: the mistakes I made while learning BB King formed my guitar-playing personality By Laura B. Whitmore The UK guitarist reveals how simplicity is the key to her gritty blues tone
The major 3rd is the key to a killer blues solo - here's why By Andy Aledort Get your minor and major pentatonic licks in shape with this essential lesson
