Guitar Center recently posted to YouTube some videos from Joe Bonamassa's recent guitar clinic in Hollywood, CA. In the clinic, Joe discussed a variety of topics, including his influences, his time with Danny Gatton, his signature Gibson Les Paul, his amps, his slide playing, and his chosen style of music. One of the things that I respect about Joe Bonamassa is the fact that … [Read more...]
Eric Johnson on Shifting Positions
Eric Johnson used to write a column called "Wild Stringdom" for Guitar World magazine. I saw a recent post on his forums linking to an archive of one of Johnson's old articles, in which he discusses his approach to soloing and shifting positions. I always want to squeeze the optimum tone out of each note. Guitarists often say that your sound comes from your technique, your … [Read more...]
Blues Guitar Lesson from Billy Gibbons
The Reverend Billy Gibbons gives us a blues guitar lesson. In the lesson, he starts with the basics and shows how to embellish on top of that. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Joe Bonamassa Guitar Lesson
While at his recent tour stop in Milwaukee, Joe Bonamassa gave an impromptu guitar lesson to young guitar prodigy Tallan "T-Man" Latz, who you might remember was recently banned from playing in bars around Wisconsin. In the lesson, Joe gives Tallan some good advice about being able to play anywhere on the fretboard. Later that night, Tallan got to sit in with Joe at the … [Read more...]
There Are No Short Cuts
There is no short cut to becoming a good player. Being constant in your practice is perhaps the main secret. This reminds me of Aesop's fable about the Tortoise and the Hare. Some talented young players did not reach their potential as guitarists because they were getting … [Read more...]