Sophie McVinnieSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Sophie McVinnie How gender equality in the guitar industry has improved – and what more needs to be done By Sophie McVinnie published 11 October 22 Progress has been made, but as Fender and Reverb explain, steps need to be taken to break down the barriers female and non-binary players face in the guitar world Music Industry Surviving as a woman guitarist in heavy metal: players detail the sexism they face online By Sophie McVinnie published 26 May 22 Gabby Logan, Stephanie Bradley, Nikki Stringfield and more share their experiences of everyday misogyny, and discuss the harassment they are forced to face as prominent female musicians Guitarists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1“What I do with the trem arm is not an exact science. It’s more like an absurdist alchemy”: Imperial Triumphant guitarist Zachary Ezrin showcases his wild whammy technique on Eye of Mars – and a Gibson with the Midas touch2“A great-looking guitar that’s just a few minor tweaks away from being as good as its style suggests”: Gretsch Electromatic Pristine Ltd Jet Single-Cut with Bigsby review3“I don’t practice, because I don’t think that practicing in itself is necessary”: Yes icon Steve Howe on why he rarely runs scales, thrashing acoustics – and why you won’t catch him playing unfamiliar guitars4If tone is really in guitarists’ hands – then we need to pay more attention to our picks5“He came out to the studio, sick, did the solo and killed it after a couple of passes. I tried to pay him some money, but he wouldn’t accept it”: Jim Suhler on the time Joe Bonamassa played on one of his tracks – and delivered a searing solo while sick
How gender equality in the guitar industry has improved – and what more needs to be done By Sophie McVinnie published 11 October 22 Progress has been made, but as Fender and Reverb explain, steps need to be taken to break down the barriers female and non-binary players face in the guitar world
Surviving as a woman guitarist in heavy metal: players detail the sexism they face online By Sophie McVinnie published 26 May 22 Gabby Logan, Stephanie Bradley, Nikki Stringfield and more share their experiences of everyday misogyny, and discuss the harassment they are forced to face as prominent female musicians
