Latest about Chet Atkins
Tommy Emmanuel knocked on the door of his biggest guitar hero – and ended up jamming with him
The acoustic virtuoso took a pilgrimage to Nashville and swung by the house of his hero, and came away having learned a lesson he still holds close to this day
Mark Knopfler looks back on his jams with fellow fingerstyle legend Chet Atkins
The pair traded licks after the release of Brothers in Arms, and went on to release an album together
Tommy Emmanuel explains the difference between being a guitarist and a guitar player
The Australian fingerpicking legends reflects on a life of guitar and what made Chet Atkins so great
Why learning Americana guitar styles will open up a whole new world for your acoustic playing
From Maybelle Carter’s famous ‘pick and flick’ approach to Pete Seeger’s banjo-style techniques – it’s all here in a lesson that will make you a more rounded player
Tommy Emmanuel explains how a love of Chet Atkins meant he initially struggled to understand The Rolling Stones and Beatles hype
Emmanuel now “loves” both bands, but back in the day it took him “a long time to appreciate them”
Learn the licks of 6 guitarists who defined country guitar playing
Featuring Danny Gatton, Eldon Shamblin, Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Jimmy Bryant and the inimitable Hank Garland, welcome to cowboy bootcamp for country guitar
How does Dolly Parton play guitar with such long fingernails?
The country hitmaker shaped her entire guitar style around her trademark talons
How to master Chet Atkins’ fingerpicking technique and take your acoustic playing to the next level
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
