Watch Dweezil Zappa nail Eruption with the Kramer guitar Eddie Van Halen gave him when he was 12 years old By Jackson Maxwell published 25 May 23 It's clear that the vintage Kramer still has some mojo in it. Of course, Zappa's tapping and immaculate pickwork are pretty darn good, too
Billy Cox, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Dweezil Zappa and more to headline Experience Hendrix concert in Austin, Texas By Jackson Maxwell published 4 November 22 The one-off show – a celebration of what would have been Hendrix’s 80th birthday – will also feature Zakk Wylde, Chris Layton, Doyle Bramhall II, David Hidalgo and Cesar Rosas
Eddie Van Halen showed a 12-year-old Dweezil Zappa how to play Runnin’ With the Devil at his school talent show rehearsal By Richard Bienstock published 29 January 21 “It was the craziest experience,” Zappa tells Gibson TV
Dweezil Zappa sets up shop on Reverb.com to sell a wealth of custom guitar gear By Matt Owen published 26 January 21 Zappa is flogging his famous green Charvel S-Type, two eye-catching custom-built Neil Moser guitars, and a load of other gear he has used throughout his career
Navigate the fretboard with ease using these simple scale pattern exercises By Dweezil Zappa published 12 June 20 Dweezil Zappa walks you through some quick tricks to enhance your playing
Diversify your playing by transferring melodic lines to different string groups By Dweezil Zappa published 23 April 20 Dweezil Zappa explains his concept of "string transference"
How to use finger slides to create expressive, sitar-like sounds By Dweezil Zappa published 23 March 20 Dweezil Zappa shows you how to utilize this tasteful technique to give your playing an exotic flavor
Give your solos an unexpected twist by using math to craft musical phrases By Dweezil Zappa published 21 February 20 Utilizing number sequences to approach songwriting will yield unusual results, as Dweezil Zappa explains...
Take your solos up a notch by using rhythmic note groupings to build musical phrases By Dweezil Zappa published 3 February 20 Taking a mathematical approach to building solos will reinvigorate your playing
Inside Dweezil Zappa's mission impossible: performing his father's Hot Rats album live By Henry Yates published 9 January 20 A half-century after the album’s original release, Zappa embarked on the ultimate labour of love when his Zappa Plays Zappa project planned to tour Hot Rats
Take your improvisation to the next level by listening to your own playing and reacting to it By Dweezil Zappa published 6 December 19 Dweezil Zappa offers some phenomenal spontaneous soloing strategies
Open your mind to new sounds with these symmetrical fretboard patterns By Dweezil Zappa published 24 October 19 Dweezil Zappa shares ideas for fresh melodic shapes
Get a comprehensive look at Frank Zappa's guitars, amps, effects and more in a new book, Zappa Gear By Richard Bienstock published 9 October 19 Zappa's diverse, often heavily modified collection is chronicled in more than 180 studio photos
Breaking down the pentatonic scale into two-string shapes will redefine the way you play By Dweezil Zappa published 20 September 19 Expand your mind and visualize the fretboard in a whole new way with this in-depth Dweezil Zappa lesson
Watch Dweezil Zappa Show Off Eddie Van Halen’s ‘Rasta Guitar’ By Richard Bienstock published 12 February 19 Zappa gives a run-through of the instrument's unusual features, from the unique paint job to "some rock ‘n’ roll vomit" on the body.
Joe Satriani, Dave Mustaine and More Announced for 2019 Experience Hendrix Tour By Richard Bienstock published 15 October 18 Dates will also feature Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson, Jonny Lang and more.
Steve Vai Announces 'The Big Mama Jama Jam-A-Thon' Guests, Including Dave Navarro, Al Di Meola By Richard Bienstock published 10 September 18 The 52-hour marathon charity event will also feature Steve Morse, Dweezil Zappa, Lee Ritenour and others.
Watch Derek Smalls and Dweezil Zappa Team Up in New "MRI" Video By Jackson Maxwell published 30 July 18 Spinal Tap bassist unveils the latest single from his solo debut, 'Smalls Change.'
Dweezil Zappa Teaches Frank Zappa's Improvisation Techniques and Riffs By Christopher Scapelliti published 22 June 18
Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls Announces Star-Studded Solo Album, 'Smalls Change' By Jackson Maxwell published 17 January 18