Stay challenged with these productivity ideas for musicians (part three)

by Shane Sanders | Apr 15, 2025 | Learn

Trust that dedication will lead you to deeper creativity and sharper musicianship As musicians, our creative sparks and roadblocks can appear in surprising ways. One day, you might catch a momentary earful of a delicious hook in a convenience store, totally unaware of...

Sarah Julia: “Our lyrics often circle around family, grief, and all the things we don’t always know how to say out loud”

by Shane Sanders | Apr 14, 2025 | Artists, News

Sarah Julia joins the Gibson Spotlight Artist program In line with the brand’s ongoing commitment to elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, the annual Gibson Artist Spotlight program continues showcasing an evolving roster of...

Kirk Hammett and Gibson Publishing announce The Collection: Live events

by Shane Sanders | Apr 9, 2025 | Artists, News

The legendary Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett features in conversation with Mark Agnesi—save the dates Kirk Hammett, legendary lead guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica, has announced a series of intimate live...

Video: Get your punk strumming patterns on the right track with the Gibson App

by Shane Sanders | Apr 9, 2025 | Learn, Video

Dive into the power of downpicking—essential for achieving that punchy, high-energy punk sound In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi sets beginners on course to get a solid handle on downpicking—the action of creating straight-ahead eighth or sixteenth-note rhythms...

National Music Education Disaster Relief Coalition forms with Music Rising, Gibson Gives, and others

by Shane Sanders | Apr 7, 2025 | News

Amplifying efforts to support musicians and schools in their recovery from natural disasters is the goal In a unified effort to support schools devastated by natural disasters, the National Music Education Disaster Relief Coalition has been launched by the Mr....