Composing music with interesting rhythmic patterns is not only a lot of fun, it's excellent practice for learning how to discover new musical phrasing ideas. When our music applies more complex rhythmic grooves we tend to expand our skills for rhythm into uncharted territory....

Musicians, educators and music professionals face a myriad of new challenges today. While the costs of recording, producing and distributing music have decreased, the opportunities to earn dollars through traditional and digital channels are diminishing... While Taylor...

Steel Panther's "Satchel" runs through another hilarious Guitar World Video Lesson on the Steel Panther song, “Weenie Ride,” from their 2012 album, Balls Out.  “Weenie Ride” is built around a piano part in the key of A minor. There is, of course, a bitchin’ guitar...

Welcome to... "Micro-Lesson 066"  This Micro Lesson uses the, "C Minor," harmony to create a Funk Groove.  The rhythm lesson...

Welcome to... "Micro-Lesson 065"  This Micro Lesson uses the, "E Minor," scale to create a Rock Arpeggio Riff.  This Minor...

If you terrify the crowd at karaoke because your rendition of "Don't Stop Believin'" cracks glass, there's hope yet — and it's in your shower.  Science has proven once and for all that singing in the shower is fun for a reason: Your voice sounds markedly better thanks...

Welcome to... "Micro-Lesson 064"  This Micro Lesson uses the, "B Blues," scale to create a funky /Bluesy guitar lick.  The lick...

Dreamcatcher Events and Steve Vai have announced Vai Academy 2015: "All About the Guitar," a four-day guitar-centric event featuring Vai, Eric Johnson, Sonny Landreth and several other guests. It'll take place August 2 to 6 at the Arrabelle at Vail Square in Vail, Colorado. As...

Welcome to... "Micro-Lesson 063"  This Micro Lesson Works out a riff in "G Dorian" mode that takes on a style of Latin Rock.  The...

One of the most popular questions students tend to ask about their electric guitars is why their pickups hum and buzz through the amp... There are generally two sides to this question. One side is how come their pickups will buzz, but then go quiet when they turn to a...

Welcome to... "Micro-Lesson 062"  This Micro Lesson explores a Modal Lick in the key of, "A Phrygian."  This fast sixteenth-note...

Courtesy of Guitar World For 2015 only, Peavey celebrates its golden anniversary with the release of two limited-edition amplifiers, the 50th anniversary commemorative 6505 + head and the 50th anniversary commemorative Classic 30 112 combo. The 50th anniversary 6505 +...