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The Shortcut for Getting Good on Guitar
The Shortcut for Getting Good on Guitar
Music theory helps you understand the how and why of the instrument.
Eric Dockett
Oct 15
Top 10 Van Halen Albums Ranked
Top 10 Van Halen Albums Ranked
Dave vs. Sammy attitude. Marshall vs. 5150 tone. If you lived through the ’80s, you probably have an opinion.
Eric Dockett
Oct 11
Are You a Guitar Snob?
Are You a Guitar Snob?
Maybe gear isn’t as important as you think.
Eric Dockett
Oct 8
When Eddie Van Halen Changed the World
When Eddie Van Halen Changed the World
A look back at Van Halen’s debut album and Eddie’s impact on rock.
Eric Dockett
Oct 3
Are Expensive Guitars Really Worth It?
Are Expensive Guitars Really Worth It?
You might think you need high-end gear to be taken seriously as a guitar player, but is there a conspiracy afoot?
Eric Dockett
Sep 26
10 Underrated Guitarists of the ’80s Glam-Metal Era
10 Underrated Guitarists of the ’80s Glam-Metal Era
Forget the hair. It’s about the music.
Eric Dockett
Sep 24
10 Famous Gibson SG Players and their Guitars
10 Famous Gibson SG Players and their Guitars
The Gibson SG is an iconic guitar that has shaped the sound of rock, metal, blues, and country for over 60 years.
Eric Dockett
Sep 19
Mötley Crüe Albums: The Best and the Worst
Mötley Crüe Albums: The Best and the Worst
How four guys from Hollywood changed hard rock in the ’80s, for better or worse.
Eric Dockett
Sep 13
The Grunge Revolution and the Dark Ages of Rock Guitar
The Grunge Revolution and the Dark Ages of Rock Guitar
How grunge ushered in a dark age for rock guitar and set the evolution of the instrument back a decade.
Eric Dockett
Sep 9
Got GAS? Gear Acquisition Syndrome and Guitar Players
Got GAS? Gear Acquisition Syndrome and Guitar Players
GAS is an affliction that impacts the lives of guitar players around the world.
Eric Dockett
Sep 6
How the Decline of the Compact Disc Is Killing the Music You Love
How the Decline of the Compact Disc Is Killing the Music You Love
Digital music downloads are a boon to artists and consumers, but will we eventually regret shunning the Compact Disc?
Eric Dockett
Sep 4
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