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...
by Shane Sanders | Mar 24, 2025 | Learn, Video
Learn how to bring the raw, edgy sound of punk rock guitar to your rhythm technique In this beginner-friendly Gibson App video lesson, Irene Ketikidi will help you explore how the foundational style of Chuck Berry evolved into the intense, confrontational guitar sound...
by Lee Glynn | Mar 3, 2025 | Gear, History, Learn
These are the main differences between the Gibson J-45 and Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitars—including sound and size What’s the difference between the Gibson J-45™ and Hummingbird™ acoustic guitars? It’s a key part of the decision-making process when buying...
