July 14, 2025

Estimated Read Time: 3 - 4 Minutes. Yeah, we know—you’re itching to dive into blazing solos, shred like a legend, and melt faces right out of the gate. But here’s the truth: before you unleash your inner Steve Vai, you’ve got to lock down the basics of rhythm guitar.

June 24, 2025

Estimated Read Time: 3-4 Minutes. Great tone isn’t just for the pros. It’s your musical fingerprint. And when you’re just starting out, having a tone that feels right can make the difference between staying inspired or losing momentum. The best beginner guitar tones help you play better, sound better, and enjoy every second of the journey.

June 17, 2025

Estimated Read Time 3 - 4 minutes. It’s a story as old as time: you decide it’s time to tap into your inner musician and start learning how to solo on your guitar. You do your research, pick up some gear, find a teacher (or fire up some YouTube tutorials), and get to jamming. Things are going great... until you hit the dreaded roadblock. The learning curve just got steeper, and suddenly you're stuck, unsure how to take your playing to the next level. Unfortunately, this is the point when many guitars become wall art.

February 24, 2025

Welcome to the world of distortion and overdrive – it's a wonderful place, full of brutal chugs, searing leads, and walls of sound that could shake the earth. But there’s one problem. Every time you stop playing, you don’t get peace – you get hum, buzz, and feedback. The unwanted noise lingers like an awkward silence in a conversation, except it's not silence at all – it’s chaos.

September 27, 2022

If your New Year's Resolution is to learn how to play the guitar—or play it better—here are some ideas that will help make sure your resolution actually sticks throughout the year.