Guitar Tricks Blog
Posted October 26, 2018
Top 8 Favorite Music Movies Ever
There are so many movies about musicians rising and falling, you’d think that it is the most overplayed plot in all of cinema. I'm not sure if it actually is the most used story of all-time but it's certainly a story that has been retold countless times on the silver screen. According to this article from Vox.com, A Star is Born
Posted October 24, 2018
Super Easy Tips for Practicing Guitar
There are a number of ways to practice playing guitar. But everybody is a little different. There are, however, some general tips that apply to everyone for the fastest results.
Posted October 19, 2018
Guitar Tricks Site Tips and Tricks
Read MorePosted October 17, 2018
How I Started Playing Guitar
Read MorePosted October 12, 2018
Who Gets Your Vote? Rock Hall of Fame 2019 Nominees Announced!
Read MorePosted October 10, 2018
Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen and Brian May on Guitar Playing
Read MorePosted October 5, 2018
Full Access Plus, How it Works and Which Class is Right For You?
Hi everyone! Some of you may already know about our live group sessions, Full Access Plus. We’ve recently made some exciting changes to the Plus program and I’m here to tell you about them as well as give you a general overview of what these live classes are. Read on to find out!
Posted October 3, 2018
Gretsch Duo Jet Famous Players
Everyone gets a kick out of the Les Pauls and the PRS guitars, the Taylors and the Martins but let’s not forget about Gretsch Guitars either. Gretsch Guitars started in 1883 in New York and since then, the brand has been synonymous with a number of players, including our very own Anders Mouridsen. Besides Anders, here are a handful of great players that have taken up Gretsch Guitars, specifically, the Gretsch Duo Jet.
Posted September 28, 2018
Mike Olekshy, Getting to Know The Guitar Coach
Hi there! This week, we're back to talk to someone special. Whether you're a Guitar Tricks Full Access member or a first-time visitor, Mike Olekshy is someone you probabaly recognize. Mike is a prominent instructor here at Guitar Tricks and teaches a variety of lessons in rock, blues and more.
Posted September 26, 2018
Travis Picking with Songs for Beginners and Advanced Players
Read MorePosted September 21, 2018
Is This The Future of Electric Guitar?
Read MorePosted September 19, 2018
4 Super Fast Songs on Guitar You Must Learn
Playing really tough songs that might be a little bit out of your skill level can teach you valuable techniques on speed picking, fingering, and more. Not only does Guitartricks have a large catalog of Made Easy lessons - simplified versions of songs aimed towards beginners - we have an even larger library of song lessons for the intermediate and advanced guitar player.
Posted September 14, 2018
Jimi Hendrix Electric Ladyland 50th Anniversary Box Set Announced!
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Electric Ladyland, a momentous album from The Jimi Hendrix Experience that included hits such as “Voodoo Chile,” “All Along the Watchtower” and more. The 50th Anniversary box set, which will be released
Posted September 12, 2018
Easy Guitar Tricks to Learn from Songs
Learning techniques and going through a step by step curriculum like the Core Learning System is really great but sometimes it’s especially helpful to step out of the routine and tackle some songs. Thankfully, Guitar Tricks has tons of songs to learn from, ranging from classics like The Beatles and The Eagles.