Jamie Humphries
Jamie Humphries is an English guitarist based in Sweden. He has toured and performed with artists such as Brian May, Queen, Jeff Beck and Henry Rollins, as well as performing across Europe for We Will Rock You and in America with the Australian Pink Floyd Show. He was a longtime contributor to Guitar Techniques magazine and contributes lessons for Gibson. He runs his own studio in Stockholm where he produces Youtube content for Six String Alliance and Produce Like A Pro. He is a Music Man and Mesa/Boogie endorsee.
Latest articles by Jamie Humphries

The gallop is the most important metal rhythm of them all – learn the breakneck guitar technique behind Metallica, Slayer and Iron Maiden classics
By Jamie Humphries published
This rhythm found fame in heavy metal, but it's been used in all genres for decades – making it a must-learn for every guitarist

How to palm mute on guitar – and take it from beginner to pro
By Jamie Humphries published
First used by ’50s legends Chet Atkins and Les Paul, it is rock, metal and punk that have made palm muting so popular today

King’s X are one of rock’s most singular bands, and Ty Tabor is a master guitarist who fuses the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix in his supernova style
By Jamie Humphries published
Ty Tabor combines drop-tuned riffs with Beatles-esque harmonies and groove, and this video masterclass unpacks the King’s X guitarist’s influential rhythm and lead style

6 scales from around the world that every guitar player should know – and how to use them
By Jamie Humphries published
Tired of the same old blues scales and pentatonics? Try these on for size…

The Eagles are the undisputed masters of harmony lines blending country and rock – this video masterclass unpacks their signature guitar style
By Jamie Humphries published
If you've ever promised yourself that, one of these nights you're gonna play like the Eagles, take it easy... This video and tab lesson has everything you need to take your playing to the limit one more time

Stevie Ray Vaughan virtually defined the art of the Texas shuffle – learn the playing style that shaped the sound of blues to come
By Jamie Humphries published
The late, great Stratocaster master’s techniques will add some Texas heat to your blues playing, guaranteed

It’s been covered by Steve Morse, Steve Lukather and Eddie Van Halen – but if Joe Satriani and Brian May tackled Joy to the World, it would sound a little something like this
By Jamie Humphries published
Learn a highly shreddable version of this Christmas carol classic, inspired by Satriani and May
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