Learn Guitar

  1. The Guitarist's Guide to Being a Tutor: Part 6

    The Guitarist's Guide to Being a Tutor: Part 6

    Tutorial Beginner

    There's nothing to beat a one-to-one lesson where student and tutor are in the same room, but it does have its limitations in terms of revenue. This tutorial...

  2. The Guitarist's Guide to Being a Tutor: Part 4

    The Guitarist's Guide to Being a Tutor: Part 4

    Tutorial Beginner

    There's work for the aspiring guitar tutor in all kinds of schools, but you'll need to consider what's involved and whether it's worth it. To help you do...

  3. The Guitarist's Guide to Being a Tutor: Part 3

    The Guitarist's Guide to Being a Tutor: Part 3

    Tutorial Beginner

    Being a private tutor is the most common route into tuition. In this tutorial I show you what to do when the enquiries for music tuition start coming in.

  4. 6 Alternative Tunings Every Guitarist Should Try

    6 Alternative Tunings Every Guitarist Should Try

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how tuning a guitar to a nonstandard tuning gives you a unique sound and approach that sets you apart from the rest.

  5. Capturing Lifelike Guitar Sounds Without Microphones: Part 2

    Capturing Lifelike Guitar Sounds Without Microphones: Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Whether in the studio or on the road, there are pieces of hardware and software that make the life of the guitarist a whole lot easier.

  6. Capturing Lifelike Guitar Sounds Without Microphones: Part 1

    Capturing Lifelike Guitar Sounds Without Microphones: Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Whilst microphones are brilliant for recording any acoustic source, they do have some inherent drawbacks—especially for guitarists. Thankfully, there's a way...

  7. How to Sound Like Two Guitarists at Once: Part 3

    How to Sound Like Two Guitarists at Once: Part 3

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial I'll show you how to sound like two guitarists by using as much equipment as two guitarists. Enter the world of the multi-amp set-up...

  8. How to Sound Like Two Guitarists at Once: Part 2

    How to Sound Like Two Guitarists at Once: Part 2

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Some common and readily-available equipment can really transform the sound of the solo guitarist into something amazing. This tutorial highlights some...

  9. How to Sound Like Two Guitarists at Once: Part 1

    How to Sound Like Two Guitarists at Once: Part 1

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Switching from rhythm to lead can create drops in volume and intensity. This tutorial gives you some playing tips to help overcome this.

  10. The Guitarist's Guide to Successful Auditions

    The Guitarist's Guide to Successful Auditions

    Tutorial Beginner

    When the time comes to play alongside other musicians, you'll need to audition. In this handy guide I'll show you how to prepare so that you can be the best...

  11. How to Get the Guitar Heard Properly in a Band: Part 3

    How to Get the Guitar Heard Properly in a Band: Part 3

    Tutorial Beginner

    Just a handful of effects pedals can really make the difference in your quest to be heard in the live environment.

  12. How to Get the Guitar Heard Properly in a Band: Part 2

    How to Get the Guitar Heard Properly in a Band: Part 2

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial I'll demonstrate why choosing the right amp and speaker is crucial, as well as understanding how the controls shape your sound.