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Industry expert and YouTuber Adam Saunders launches new books to break down the barriers of music theory to make songwriting simple
Sponsored by Trinity College London Press
Designed to make mastering music theory easy and enjoyable, the two-book series turns complex ideas into simple, practical knowledge that can be applied to any style of playing
A 1,000-page book showcasing Steve Vai’s iconic guitars has been announced
Wire & Wood: The Guitars of Steve Vai took five years to complete, and tells the story of over 100 guitars in “exquisite detail”
The final track Eddie and Alex Van Halen wrote together will feature on new audiobook memoir
The drummer's upcoming book is a “love letter” to his brother, offering an “intimate and open account” of their personal and musical relationship – and it will include the last song they worked on together
Learn how to get gigs and make a living from your music with Solo Acoustic Musician – the ultimate resource for the performing musician
From beginner tips to tales from seasoned pros, the SAM series offers a fun and informative look at the life of a Solo Acoustic Musician
“Guitarists appear to be caught in a paradox”: A new study by UK academics says the modern-day guitar virtuoso is torn between perfection and authenticity – and must be a cultural entrepreneur
Rock Guitar Virtuosos: Advances in Electric Guitar Playing, Technology, and Culture is available for free download and is essential reading for guitar scholars
Johnny Marr’s new book documents the guitars he’s loved, lost and given away, including Nile Rodgers’ Strat, Bert Jansch’s acoustic and a Les Paul used by Ed O’Brien
The Smiths icon says his new tone tome ‘Marr’s Guitars’ has “been a long time coming and is a labour of love”
Slash, Mick Mars, Steve Vai, Nuno Bettencourt and many more look back at the '80s hard-rock guitar scene
An exclusive extract from Nothin' But a Good Time, the new book from GW's Tom Beaujour and Richard Bienstock
