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“This situation is unacceptable”: Vernon Reid has launched a campaign to give under-appreciated guitar geniuses more recognition – and it’s working wonders

By Matt Owen published 27 September 23

Five influential players have been highlighted by the Living Colour guitarist – and now their online profiles have exploded

Steve Lukather, Joe Bonamassa, Derek Sherinian and Michael Schenker

Derek Sherinian taps Joe Bonamassa, Steve Lukather, Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, Michael Schenker and more for new album, Vortex

By Matt Owen published 13 April 22

Steve Stevens, Mike Stern and Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal also feature on the record, which is due July 1 via InsideOutMusic

Slim Gambill organized a jazz jam for COVID-19 relief

Eric Johnson, Mike Stern, Mark Lettieri and Stanley Jordan tear it up in epic 18-strong guitar jam for charity

By Richard Bienstock published 30 October 20

The massive jazz guitar ensemble was organized by Lady A's Slim Gambill to benefit MusiCares COVID-19 relief

12 mind-blowing guitarists reveal the techniques they struggled to master, and how you can improve your guitar playing faster

By Jason Sidwell published 6 May 20

Joe Bonamassa, Paul Gilbert, Joe Satriani and many more share the lessons they wish they'd learned sooner

Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber: "Inspiration comes at weird times and you always have to be ready for it"

By James Wood published 10 October 19

The two musicians talk Miles Davis, different orbits and how they created “an entertaining album with a lot of variety and different vibes”

Mike Stern's dizzying chops are on full display on his new track with Jeff Lorber, Ha Ha Hotel

By Jackson Maxwell published 16 August 19

The funky song comes from the duo's upcoming album, 'Eleven'

Hitting the Pocket: The Importance of Dynamics and Grooving When Soloing

By Mike Stern published 4 February 19

Awareness of one’s rhythmic pacing is among the most important aspects of ensemble guitar playing.

Chromatic Arpeggios and Soloing on "Out of the Blue"

By Mike Stern published 19 November 18

How arpeggios combined with chromaticism can expand the scope of your solos.

Learn to Burn — My Approach to Warming Up

By Mike Stern published 24 September 18

Learn how to warm up in a way that is both physically effective and musically rewarding.

Expand Your Soloing Vocabulary with the Half-Whole Symmetrical Diminished Scale

By Mike Stern published 30 March 18

Mike Stern Premieres "Whatchacallit"

By Jackson Maxwell published 28 July 17

Mike Stern is set to release his 17th album as a bandleader, Trip, September 8 via Heads Up. Today, Guitarworld.com presents the premiere of "Whatchacallit," the album's latest single.

Eric Johnson and Mike Stern Play "Cliffs of Dover" at Soundcheck, Dance Moves and All — Video

By Damian Fanelli published 21 November 14

Eric Johnson and Mike Stern Discuss Their ‘Eclectic’ New Album

By James Wood published 21 October 14

All That Jazz: My Approaches to Soloing on “Out of the Blue”

By Mike Stern published 16 July 13

All That Jazz: How to Play "Out of the Blue"

By Mike Stern published 16 July 13

The following content is related to the August 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.

All That Jazz: Learning Solos Played on Other Instruments to Expand Your Improvisational Approach

By Mike Stern published 15 April 13

The following content is related to the May 2013 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now, or in our online store.