Joel Hoekstra
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Tips on Precision String Bending
By Joel Hoekstra published
A variety of ways to fortify and improve one’s string bending technique.
Understanding Suspended Seconds and Fourths
By Joel Hoekstra published
In this brand-new Joel Hoekstra lesson, take a look at rhythm guitar and the incorporation and understanding of suspended chords.
How to Add "Color" to a Short Series of Notes Using 15 Different Techniques
By Joel Hoekstra published
Joel Hoekstra demonstrates 15 different ways to add “color” your notes and improve your riffs.
“Mirroring” Fretboard Shapes 12 Frets Higher with Taps
By Joel Hoekstra published
Learn how to take a fretboard shape for a given note sequence and “octave mirror” it by “previewing” each note an octave higher.
Using Monster Three-Notes-Per-String Pentatonic Patterns to Efficiently Traverse the Fretboard
By Joel Hoekstra published
Learn the technically and melodically rewarding three-notes-per-string approach to playing pentatonics in this lesson.
New DVD: Hard Rock Lead Guitar Master Class with Joel Hoekstra
By Guitar World Staff published
There's a new DVD available at the Guitar World Online Store:Hard Rock Lead Guitar Master Class with Joel Hoekstra.
Joel Hoekstra's "Say Goodbye to the Sun" Playthrough and Lesson Video
By Guitar World Staff published
Joel Hoekstra's 13 Premiere "Scream" Music Video — Exclusive
By Damian Fanelli published
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