Watch Paul Reed Smith Tell Guitar-Player Jokes By Christopher Scapelliti published 26 January 17 Tyler Larson, whose informative and frequently humorous videos we often run here, sat down with PRS Guitars founder Paul Reed Smith at this year’s Winter NAMM show.
Guitar Heroes Tell How to Play Guitar—in Three Words or Less By Tyler Larson published 24 January 17 Being a YouTuber, I’ve come across many differing opinions on a ton of different topics, from technique to philosophy and everything in between.
Why the NAMM Show Kinda Sucks: One Guitarist's Opinion By Tyler Larson published 24 January 17 The NAMM Show: The ultimate candy store for musicians of all types.
Why Guitarists Need Music Theory By Tyler Larson published 12 January 17 You don’t need music theory to be a successful musician. In fact, a lot of successful people didn’t follow traditional paths to build their legacy.
A Look at Some of the Guitar Fails That Bind Us All By Tyler Larson published 9 January 17 As guitar players, we’re united by feelings and experiences that non-musicians just can’t understand.
Six Slick Whammy Bar Tricks By Tyler Larson published 5 January 17 The electric guitar is the best instrument ever created. Not only because of how cool it can sound, but also because of its unmatched versatility.
Should You Quit Playing Guitar? By Tyler Larson published 3 January 17 Are you questioning your musical life? Do you feel there’s no way you’ll ever shred faster, play cleaner, or write a good song?
Jingle Hells: Christmas Songs Played in Minor Keys By Tyler Larson published 7 December 16 For every Grinch out there who's already sick of the holidays, here’s a reprieve from the overload of “joy” and “cheer.”
How to Sound Better Without Practicing? Distortion and Delay! By Tyler Larson published 1 December 16
Writing Music Through Isolated Tracking By Tyler Larson published 15 November 16 Every musician gets stuck in creative ruts every now and then. Our licks get stale, our riffs feel boringand we feel like we’ll never get out of this funk.
"How Long Have You Been Playing Guitar"? Who Cares? By Tyler Larson published 27 October 16 As a YouTuber and guitar instructor, there’s one question that comes up more frequently than any other: “How long have you been playing guitar?”
Practicing When You Don’t Want to “Practice” By Tyler Larson published 13 October 16 You’ll never be a worse guitar player for “wasting time” ripping through your favorite licks.
Beware the Dangers of Shred Guitar By Tyler Larson published 11 October 16 Most guitar players absolutely hate “shred guitar” or absolutely love it.
How to Play Customized Two-Note-Per-String Scales By Tyler Larson published 7 October 16 If you’ve ever sat down to learn a scale that isn’t called the minor pentatonic scale, you’ve definitely made a few mistakes as you ascended and descended through the various positions.
Why So Many Guitarists Ignore the Poor Pinky By Tyler Larson published 27 September 16 Unless you’re Django Reinhardt, you’ve got a pinky that could be doing more for your guitar playing.
How to Find the "Groove" Pocket By Tyler Larson published 23 September 16 Finding “the pocket” is a concept traditionally associated with drums or bass—the rhythm section. However, you have to have rhythm no matter what instrument you play, from guitar to trumpet to kazoo.