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Examine the envelope-pushing sounds of some of the essential prog-rock bands of the Sixties/early Seventies era.

Learn some cool ways to create angular single-note arpeggios that are based on root-fifth-octave power chord shapes.

Some mistakes guitarists often make in the recording studio—and how to avoid them.

Learn how to craft a lead that will fortify and enhance the primary rhythm part without overshadowing it.

Sure, there are days when we are all inspired to pick up our guitars and play. But what about the other days?

Learn how to create some cool B.B.-style blues solo licks and phrases

The melody of Beethoven's “Moonlight Sonata”, re-imagined in the style of David Gilmour.

Learn how unexpected rhythmic shifts and syncopations can obscure the meter.

Improve your ear training by learning how to listen to music in context.

An in-depth study of the playing styles of three legends of hard-rock guitar.