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.
Nine Blues Guitar Legends on One Track By Tyler Larson published 24 August 16 What if nine of the biggest blues guitar legends, dead or alive, came together for one epic jam? Well, it might look something like the video below.
How to Sound Like John Petrucci By Tyler Larson published 19 August 16 Ever since John Petrucci emerged from the gates of Berklee College of Music and into the world, he’s commanded respect.
Japanese, Koto-Style Guitar Techniques By Tyler Larson published 15 August 16 There is something to be said for a sound of an instrument that can instantly bestow a certain feeling upon you. The Japanese 13-stringed koto is one of those unique instruments.
The Nervous Guitar Player By Tyler Larson published 9 August 16 Playing guitar brings us the greatest joy on Earth. Sometimes, however, we can become overwhelmed trying to convey our happiness to an audience. Sometimes, we get nervous.
Why Sweep Picking is So Difficult By Tyler Larson published 2 August 16 Sweep picking isn’t easy to learn–but not for reasons you might think.