Ethan Varian
Latest articles by Ethan Varian
Daniel Donato: “If I want to be a guitar player in 2019, I need to have a sound you can recognize in less than a second”
By Ethan Varian published
Mammoth chops, social-media finesse and a never-give-up attitude: say hello to one of the hottest young pickers in Nashville
Meet Guitarist Naia Izumi, Winner of NPR's Latest and Greatest Tiny Desk Contest
By Ethan Varian published
“I’ve never been stuck in one genre.” Naia Izumi, the musically eclectic, spellbindingly talented winner of NPR's latest Tiny Desk contest, talks to GW.
Lenny Breau: The Forgotten Guitar Genius
By Ethan Varian published
Though he never achieved commercial success, Lenny Breau is revered as an innovator for his unique finger-style chord melody technique, stunning pinch harmonic runs and wide musical vocabulary.
13-Year-Old Derek Trucks Tears It Up on "Layla"
By Ethan Varian published
Check out this video of a 13-year-old Derek Trucks performing the "Layla" outro and a blues jam while opening for The Allman Brothers.
White Denim Premiere “Had 2 Know (Personal)” Music Video
By Ethan Varian published
Today, GuitarWorld.com presents the exclusive premiere of White Denim’s music video for the single “Had 2 Know (Personal),” off their new album, Stiff.
Tips for Guitarists: How to Accompany a Singer-Songwriter
By Ethan Varian published
Charlie Hunter on Discovering His Rhythm and His New Trio Album, ‘Let the Bells Ring On’
By Ethan Varian published
Milk Carton Kids Guitarist Kenneth Pattengale Talks Tone, Playing in a Duo and New Album, 'Monterey'
By Ethan Varian published
How The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir Utilizes Online Mastering Tool LANDR
By Ethan Varian published
Guitarist Justin Derrico Talks Musicians Institute and Life as Part of 'The Voice' Band
By Ethan Varian published
Julian Lage Discusses His New Solo Guitar Album, 'World's Fair'
By Ethan Varian published
Festive Fretwork: 13 Rocking Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck
By Ethan Varian published
Interview: Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds Discusses Gear, Technique and Future Plans
By Ethan Varian published
Interview: Punch Brothers Guitarist Chris Eldridge Discusses the Band's New Album, 'Who’s Feeling Young Now?'
By Ethan Varian published
Interview: Jimmy Herring Discusses Influences and Incorporating Outside Sounds into His Playing
By Ethan Varian published
Video: Dethklok’s Skwisgaar Skwigelf Teaches You How to Play the “Duncan Hills Coffee Jingle”
By Ethan Varian published
Here’s a video of The Swkisgaar Skwigelf Advanced Fast Hand Finger Wizard Master Class. Skwigelf talks about his gear and breaks down the solo for the “Duncan Hills Coffee Jingle.”
New Universe Music Festival DVD Features John McLaughlin, Jimmy Herring
By Ethan Varian published
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