by Shane Sanders | May 26, 2025 | Learn, Video
Anchoring your third finger for this guitar riff is essential for a clean playthrough In the realm of grunge music, Stone Temple Pilots stand out as a unique force, hailing from San Diego, distinct from their early 1990s Seattle counterparts such as Alice in Chains....
by Shane Sanders | May 8, 2025 | Learn, Video
Transform your rhythm playing with this lesson on Jerry Cantrell’s guitar style by using expressive movable shapes that feature open strings In this Gibson App video, you’ll discover that Jerry Cantrell’s guitar work for Alice in Chains is instantly...
by Shane Sanders | Apr 16, 2025 | Learn, Video
Palm muting and steady downstrokes are the key to this technique Continuing our exploration of punk rock guitar techniques, this beginner-friendly Gibson App video features Irene Ketikidi as she guides you toward mixing up palm muting with ringing powerchords. You’ll...
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...
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...
by Lee Glynn | Apr 8, 2025 | Artists, Learn, Video
These simple but powerful guitar tricks tips will improve your guitar playing in so many different ways Ever wondered what sets the pro guitarists out there apart? Sometimes, it’s just one guitar trick they’ve learned or developed along the way or a small insight into...