Latest articles by Tyler Larson
Writing Music Through Isolated Tracking
Every musician gets stuck in creative ruts every now and then. Our licks get stale, our riffs feel boringand we feel like we’ll never get out of this funk.
"How Long Have You Been Playing Guitar"? Who Cares?
As a YouTuber and guitar instructor, there’s one question that comes up more frequently than any other: “How long have you been playing guitar?”
Practicing When You Don’t Want to “Practice”
You’ll never be a worse guitar player for “wasting time” ripping through your favorite licks.
Beware the Dangers of Shred Guitar
Most guitar players absolutely hate “shred guitar” or absolutely love it.
How to Play Customized Two-Note-Per-String Scales
If you’ve ever sat down to learn a scale that isn’t called the minor pentatonic scale, you’ve definitely made a few mistakes as you ascended and descended through the various positions.
Why So Many Guitarists Ignore the Poor Pinky
Unless you’re Django Reinhardt, you’ve got a pinky that could be doing more for your guitar playing.
How to Find the "Groove" Pocket
Finding “the pocket” is a concept traditionally associated with drums or bass—the rhythm section. However, you have to have rhythm no matter what instrument you play, from guitar to trumpet to kazoo.
Set Sail with the Diminished Sound
Have you ever heard the phrase “diminishing returns?” It’s a financial idiom that refers to a point at which the level of profit gained is less than the amount of energy you’re investing to earn it.
The Top Five Guitarist Jokes
Some guitar jokes are overused, and some guitar jokes are just plain dumb.
How to Slip in Some Silky Smooth Jazz Techniques
If you’re like me, you started your guitar journey rooted in classic rock, cutting your teeth on the stylings of Jimi Hendrix, AC/DCor Led Zeppelin, to name a few.
The Life of Guitarists—According to Hollywood
Guitaritsdeal with things that non-musicians just don’t understand. This camaraderie is a special bond that is acknowledgedbut not typically discussed.
How to Play Dynamic Drop D Chords
When I think of drop D tuning, I immediately think of overplayed guitar store music.
Five Epic Guitar TV Theme Songs
Some of the greatest memories we have as people are the TV shows we grew up watching. After not seeing some of these shows for years, it’s easy to forget how special they were to us.
Why Your Guitar Sounds Out of Tune, Regardless of What Your Tuner Says
The easiest mistake to make as an eager, developing guitarist is to neglect the basics in our later stages of experience.
Guitar Wizard Nick Johnston Drops New Single, "Remarkably Human"
For those in the know, Nick Johnston is one of the rising forces in our guitar universe.
Speeding Down the Highway of Improvisation
As you depart on the highway of improvisation in search of your own voice on the guitar, the journey can be daunting.
