Jason Isbell on developing his unique acoustic approach for ‘Foxes in the Snow’

As he drops his latest album and new Martin signature models, the Americana troubadour riffs on the magic of small-bodied ...

Master the 12-string guitar: restringing, tuning and strumming made simple

Jimmy Page, Pete Townshend, the Eagles, and Richie Sambora swear by 12-string guitars for sonic sparkle – after this guide, ...
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Pete Townshend, RayDavies and David Bowie all used thirdinversionchords – here’s why (and how) you should, too

If the idea of third inversions seems all upside down, fear not: these five examples show how easy they are to put together – ...
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"One of the hardest things I ever had to do was mix that song": A music professor breaks down Steve Cropper and Otis Redding's (Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay

Following Cropper's passing at the age of 84, we explore the songwriting genius behind one of his most beloved collaborations ...

John Williamson: Why are there no new True Blue Aussie anthems?

This great Australian songwriter has spent 55 years singing songs about this country, its culture and its people. When he’s ...
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“It’s the biggest song in the set and it wasn’t a single. It wasn’t anywhere close to being a single”: The classic track that defines John Mayer as a guitarist and a ...

“Slow Dancing is like the biggest song in the set and it wasn’t a single – it wasn’t anywhere close to being a single,” the American singer-songwriter revealed back in 2013.
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Kev Hopper interview – “You have to be disciplined whatever artistic practise you’re pursuing”

Picture this Hi and thanks for your time…. First of all, can you tell us where you are right now, and what kind of day you’re having… Been anywhere already or going anywhe ...