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Feel like your playing is stuck in a rut? You need to face up to your weak points – it will make you a more well-rounded guitarist
By Joe Dean published
Overcoming plateaus in your guitar practice is about confronting the aspects of playing that you find difficult, and then finding a routine that works for you

Smooth fingerstyle, emotive phrasing and expert control of dynamics – Mateus Asato is a shred-rock neo-soul virtuoso for the social media age, and every guitarist can benefit from learning his tasteful techniques
By Charlie Griffiths published
We unpack the Brazilian maestro's signature style, whipping your sweep, hybrid and alternate picking into shape

“He is the fastest and cleanest and has more technique than any other”: Jimmy Bryant was one of the very first Telecaster heroes. Learn how his trailblazing playing shaped the guitarists who followed
By John Wheatcroft published
Effortlessly mixing jazz, country and blues, Bryant was one of Albert Lee’s great influences, and his style remains a white-knuckle ride of technique and imagination

Steve Morse is the guitar virtuoso's virtuoso – and his technique masterclass will push your upper-fret bending and phrasing to the limit
By Jon Bishop published
The former Deep Purple guitar legend checks in with an exclusive track – and tab to help you play along

“My best advice to all guitarists is to sit down and write the things you practice”: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale talks tone tips, meat and potatoes rock, and reveals how a fan gave her an original Klon Centaur
By Amit Sharma published
The Gibson Ambassador and Kramer signature artist checks in to share six-string wisdom, the secret of keeping it simple, and why she made a guitar that looks like it came from the '80s

Tony Iommi gave birth to heavy metal – and learning his techniques will make you a better riff writer
By Jamie Hunt published
In this metal rhythm lesson, we take the art form back to the source, the Black Sabbath guitarist who launched a thousand riffs

How Jimi Hendrix’s groundbreaking techniques are still influencing the modern rock, blues and R&B styles of today’s players
By Andy Aledort published
This tab and video lesson details how Hendrix inspired the likes of Melanie Faye, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Marcus Machado, Ayla Tesler-Mabé, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Ayron Jones

Known for his superhuman technique, Paco de Lucía is one of the all-time guitar greats – learn how to add his Nuevo flamenco flavor to your playing
By Declan Zapala published
Uncover the explosive possibilities in your fingers with this crash course in flamenco guitar playing

With an anthemic, ultra-melodic approach, Neal Schon helped define the sound of ‘80s rock – upgrade your chops with a deep-dive into the Journey virtuoso’s legendary rhythm and lead styles
By Martin Cooper published
Don't stop believin', but do start practicing on this video and tab lesson that unpacks Schon's tuneful, radio-friendly approach to rhythm and lead guitar

Welcome to Sophie Lloyd's melodic rock soloing masterclass – essential techniques to take your lead playing to the next level
By Charlie Griffiths published
The British shredder shares an exclusive video lesson in her signature soloing style – and it'll take you from pentatonics to melodic tapping and beyond
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