Latest about July 2019
How Born of Osiris Guitarist Lee McKinney Made 'The Simulation' a Rocking Reality
Lee McKinney tells GW how he blended fans' desires and wish lists with his band's creative vision to create 'The Simulation.'
Review: Taylor Grand Pacific 717 and 517E
The Taylor Grand Pacific models represent the most significant enhancement of the traditional dreadnought design and sound since its introduction 85 years ago.
How "Free Exploration" Can Inspire New Compositional Creations
Hone in on your toolbox and develop gestures and sounds that represent what is unique about you as a guitarist.
Lamb of God's Mark Morton Talks Debut Solo Album, 'Anesthetic'
He didn’t set out to make a star-studded solo album; he just wanted to write songs.
Finding Inspiration on Three Adjacent Strings
Applying this construct to any improvised solo will automatically force you away from playing familiar licks and standard melodic “shapes.”
Eric Tessmer: Four Questions with Austin's Best-Kept Six-String Secret
Eric Tessmer — a familiar face in the city’s live-music scene for nearly 17 years — truly embodies the “Texas guitar slinger” archetype.
Steve Stevens and Geezer Butler Discuss Their New Band, Deadland Ritual
"We’re just four guys getting together and doing what we like.”
The Ultimate Transition Chord, Part 3: Old-School, Jazzy Dim7 Resolutions
Learn how to employ this restless yet alluring chord as a musical attention grabber.
