Tips on Precision String Bending By Joel Hoekstra published 21 November 18 A variety of ways to fortify and improve one’s string bending technique.
Understanding Suspended Seconds and Fourths By Joel Hoekstra published 9 November 18 In this brand-new Joel Hoekstra lesson, take a look at rhythm guitar and the incorporation and understanding of suspended chords.
How to Add "Color" to a Short Series of Notes Using 15 Different Techniques By Joel Hoekstra published 6 November 18 Joel Hoekstra demonstrates 15 different ways to add “color” your notes and improve your riffs.
“Mirroring” Fretboard Shapes 12 Frets Higher with Taps By Joel Hoekstra published 16 October 18 Learn how to take a fretboard shape for a given note sequence and “octave mirror” it by “previewing” each note an octave higher.
Using Monster Three-Notes-Per-String Pentatonic Patterns to Efficiently Traverse the Fretboard By Joel Hoekstra published 25 September 18 Learn the technically and melodically rewarding three-notes-per-string approach to playing pentatonics in this lesson.
New DVD: Hard Rock Lead Guitar Master Class with Joel Hoekstra By Guitar World Staff published 3 August 17 There's a new DVD available at the Guitar World Online Store:Hard Rock Lead Guitar Master Class with Joel Hoekstra.
Joel Hoekstra's "Say Goodbye to the Sun" Playthrough and Lesson Video By Guitar World Staff published 20 October 15
Joel Hoekstra's 13 Premiere "Scream" Music Video — Exclusive By Damian Fanelli published 1 October 15
Guitarist Joel Hoekstra Talks 'Purple,' Whitesnake's New Deep Purple Tribute Album By James Wood published 15 May 15
Whitesnake Guitarist Joel Hoekstra Demos EVH Striped Series Guitar — Video By Damian Fanelli published 21 December 14
Very High Frequency: Joel Hoekstra Discusses VHF and New Night Ranger Album, 'High Road' By James Wood published 25 June 14
Guitarists Joel Hoekstra and Tommy Kessler Discuss Their Roles in 'Rock of Ages' Musical By James Wood published 26 November 13
Guitarist Joel Hoekstra on Upcoming Night Ranger Album: "We're Going Back to More of a Vintage Sound" By James Wood published 15 July 13
Interview: Joel Hoekstra Discusses Night Ranger’s New Live Acoustic CD/DVD, '24 Strings & A Drummer' By James Wood published 13 September 12
Dear Guitar Hero: Night Ranger's Brad Gillis and Joel Hoekstra By By Justin Hyte, Photo by Scott Weiner published 2 March 10 One took over for Randy Rhoads after the guitarist’s untimely death, and the other can be seen on Broadway in Rock of Ages. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…