Tyler Larson
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“I have a Danelectro ’84 Strat copy worth $400 – it’s one of my main guitars, right up there with the $10k Custom Shop SG”: He’s one of the guitar world’s biggest YouTubers. Now Tyler Larson is turning his gear habit into electrifying instrumental rock
By Amit Sharma published
Inspired by Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Radiohead, the debut album from the Music is Win mastermind brings his formidable demo chops to full-blown compositions. He explains why anyone can make it as a YouTuber, the elusive formula that makes certain gear so sought-after and whether the Klon Centaur is really worth $5,000…

How to play a pinch harmonic on guitar
By Tyler Larson published
Music is Win's Tyler Larson shares the secret to this essential ingredient in metal guitar playing

7 famous guitar intros that will give you chills
By Richard Bienstock published
Music Is Win’s Tyler Larson plays the goosebump-inducing riffs and licks, with a little help from Positive Grid’s new Spark Pearl

Music Is Win’s Tyler Larson uses Kirk Hammett’s Ouija Board guitar to play his 5 best Metallica solos
By Michael Astley-Brown published
The YouTuber shares his thoughts on the iconic ESP, which is currently up for auction

Music is Win’s Tyler Larson bought that $500,000 Klon
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Well, sort of. But at least you can finally hear the first Klon Centaur ever made in action

Paul Reed Smith and Maryland Hall announce virtual Music School for Aspiring Musicians interactive experience
By Richard Bienstock published
Four-day livestream to feature instructors Tim Pierce, Tyler Larson, Dennis Chambers and the Grainger Brothers, among others

14 “Expensive” Guitar Chords You Can't Live Without
By Tyler Larson published
These chords sound like a million bucks, and they can be yours.

How to Compose Your Own Prog-Rock Riffs
By Tyler Larson published
Learn how to navigate the grid of prog and create your own stellar riffs within that genre.
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