Riff Journal

Lessons from Pinball Every Guitar Player Should Learn

Bridging the Digital Divide of Music Education

Guitar Lesson: A Whole Lotta Tone Love?

Overlooked and cast out into the wilderness for its perceived weirdness is my friend, the…

The Lifelong Tour

I made my first European trip when I was two years old, just as my two older brothers had done before me (although I believe I…

Sonny Landreth: The Beautiful Dance

Sometimes an artist comes along who just plays…well…differently. They not only have their own…

Guitar Lesson: The Power of Less

Let’s face it, playing chords with awkward fingerings is a pain in the hand. But this shouldn’t stop…

Unboxing the Music Business: 10 Guiding Principles for Young Artists

The Voice Within: Andy Timmons

I remember the first time I saw Andy Timmons live. It was at a NAMM show, at the Ibanez booth. Frank…

Guitar Lesson: Breaking Down The Blues: Pentatonic Scales Made Easy