Blues guitarist Robert Cray has enjoyed an extremely successful career since MTV put his breakout single “Smokin’ Gun,” into heavy rotation back in 1986. I think it’s very important for…
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Why should you learn guitar theory? Many guitarists shy away from guitar or music theory, either because they feel they don’t need it, or because it doesn’t appeal to them.…
Invented by guitarist Paul Slingsby, who resides in Australia’s fabulous Gold Coast, the SnakePick has been primarily designed to mitigate the risk of your standard pick from slipping from your…
Normally when it comes to speed this is often associated with the actual tempo at which you play. One often over-looked aspect however can be the space between notes. If…
This classic AD/DC Rock n Roll Train needs no introduction. Suffice to say if you turn up your amp, add some overdrive or distortion and have the ability to play…
Chord Tricks & Funky Grooves: How to make chords interesting! There are a variety of tricks we can use to make even the most basic chords interesting; Sometimes, one chord can…
This month we will be looking at what some may consider one of the lesser exciting aspects of the guitar app world – the metronome. But please, do not be…
Guitar Practice Sessions. Part. 1 (Beginner / Intermediate level) by Cliff Bradley We’ve all heard the saying “practice makes perfect”, right? Well, for starters, let’s forget about “perfect”. In music there’s no…
We’re delighted to announce that you can now read, listen, watch and enjoy Guitar Coach magazine on your iPhone, as well as iPad and iPod Touch. We’re also starting work…
This week’s lesson features my arrangement of the traditional australian folk tune waltzing Matilda. This simple but effective arrangement sounds like theres more going on than there actually is, but…
Learning the guitar fretboard is not hard. If you want to be more than just a casual player, you need to know how the notes on the fretboard are arranged. The…
How to choose your first guitar? So you’re ready to buy your first guitar, but have no idea where to start? Don’t worry – I’ve put together some essential tips…
Don’t assume you know anything about ‘recorded’ guitar tone based on what sounds good ‘at home’ in your living room. Last month I found myself back in the studio for…
