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Dominyka Mauliūtė on Creativity, Philosophy, and Finding Her Own Voice
Lithuanian guitarist Dominyka Mauliūtė discusses creativity, individuality, and blending jazz with cinematic textures and philosophy—while building a deeply personal artistic voice shaped by emotional honesty and intuition.
Inside Will Brahm’s Approach to Melody, Harmony, and Modern Jazz Guitar
Will Brahm shares insights on practice routines, closed-position playing, improvising over complex harmony, and creating expansive textures in a trio setting. He also discusses his current gear, composing process, and upcoming album.
Harrison Whitford on Alternate Tunings, Improvisation, and Letting Songs Lead the Way
Harrison Whitford talks about his evolving approach to guitar, the creative freedom of alternate tunings, and the lessons he’s learned from playing with Phoebe Bridgers.
Drop 3 Chord Voicings, Harrison Whitford, New Gibson ES-335 models
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Nick Granville on Practice, Improvisation, and Finding Your Own Musical Voice
Nick Granville shares a focused, experience-driven approach to guitar, emphasizing strong rhythm, improvisation, and developing a personal practice strategy. He also reflects on teaching, gear, and how his YouTube channel has become a meaningful way to reach and help other guitarists.
Nick Granville Interview, News & Notes
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Thor Jensen on Right-Hand Control, Django Reinhardt, and Navigating Changes with Simplicity
From sunrise practice sessions and Segovia scales to Django-inspired technique and solo guitar exploration, Thor Jensen breaks down the ideas shaping his playing today. He also explains how blues, triads, and voice leading guide his improvisation across jazz, country, and beyond.
Fender Vintera III, Epiphone Futura Series, RIP Yuichiro Yokouchi
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Jack Handyside: Exploring Melody, Harmony, and Counterpoint
Jack Handyside emphasizes a purposeful approach to practice, staying curious and focused on what truly inspires him. He also shares how collecting musical “seeds” and exploring counterpoint has expanded his creativity, improvisation, and understanding of harmony.
Learn a Chord Progression, News and Notes
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Jam Track Boss GX-1 Guitar Effects Processor, Fender 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection
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The Art of Improvisation, News and Notes
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Trey Anastasio-Style Anchor Pedal Tone Riff, Taylor 314CE Studio and 414CE Studio, Guitar News
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Brad Barr on Guitar Habits, Songwriting Evolution, and Tone-Defining Gear
Brad Barr opens up about the daily habits and disciplined routines that keep his guitar playing sharp and expressive. He also reflects on how his songwriting has evolved over the years and the gear that helps him shape the tone and textures that define his sound.
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Pedal Tone Riff, Seth Lee Jones Guitars
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Adam Brisbin on Restraint, Feel, and Serving the Song
Adam Brisbin’s guitar work is defined by space, feel, and purpose. In this interview, he discusses how restraint, listening, and trust have become central to his musical identity.
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Julian Lage Arpeggio Riff, Jake Xerxes Fussell, Fret12, New JSH Morning Glory
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The 2026 NAMM Show Issue
It's that time of year again. The 2026 NAMM show was last week. NAMM is the world's biggest music industry annual trade show. It's when many guitar companies announce their new product lineup for the year. In this issue, we highlight the most interesting
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Arpeggio Workout, Avi Bortnik, Lava Studio, News and Notes
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Tim Watson on Rhythm, Improvisation, and Building a Personal Sound
Tim Watson talks about building his voice through sound design and rhythm-first practice, moving from metal and prog intensity into jazz and free improvisation, and why great feel still matters more than advanced theory.
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Tim Watson Interview, RIP Bob Weir, News and Notes
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Chord Progression in C, Marc Ribot, Limited Edition Road Worn'60s Telecaster
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What Are You Doing New Years Eve?
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