Why comparing yourself to other guitarists is bad news for your playing, creativity and mental health By Michael Astley-Brown Social media can dent your confidence on the instrument – here’s how you can take action
Smashing guitars is nothing new, so why are people so rattled by Phoebe Bridgers' SNL performance? By Marianne Eloise The acclaimed singer-songwriter delivered something extra – just like the many (male) guitar-smashers who went before her
Tom Morello’s wrong: young people are practicing guitar - but they’re trying to forge careers, too By Michael Astley-Brown Quit raging against young guitar players: the music industry has changed, and so has the route to success
In a time of crisis and isolation, here's why we need guitar more than ever By Matt Parker Contemplating music, mentality and the lasting gifts of guitar playing amid the current crisis
How much is enough: is amassing a huge gear collection really good for your playing - or the planet? By Matt Parker Taking a closer look at the impact of cheap guitars and modern gear indulgence
The biggest threat to the guitar? It could well be guitarists: how online hate endangers the instrument we love By Michael Astley-Brown Why we ended up with a culture of player haters, and what we can do to change it
