Guitar Techniques

19/08/2026

See some of the world’s most historic guitars – including famous ’Bursts and T-Bone Walker’s 1949 ES-5N – at Denmark Street in London, played live and loud by some of Britain’s top guitarists, in an exclusive event from Guitarist magazine.

On Wednesday 16 September, Chris Buck of Cardinal Black will be joined on stage at The Lower Third venue by Chris Turpin of Mirador, the hard-hitting rock band he co-fronts with Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet.

Together, they will play a bevy of Holy Grail vintage guitars – many of which made rock history in the hands of players such as the Stones’ Mick Taylor.

There will also be a special presentation of vintage Rickenbackers by guitar historian Martin Kelly, the author of Rickenbacker Guitars: Out of the Frying Pan Into The Fireglo, and Richard Barrett, Guitarist’s resident virtuoso.

For tickets & more info, see link in comments.

19/08/2026

How to write a “song within a song” with your guitar solos

Blackberry Smoke frontman Charlie Starr demonstrates how the solo really can serve the song – by being the song

15/08/2026

How rhythm and lead techniques can combine for the ultimate blues solo – especially in a trio

This lesson presents an improvised blues solo as a launchpad for your own improv

06/08/2026

“The name can be distracting – what’s important is the sound. Jimmy Page thought so”: How recycling chord shapes can unlock new and surprising sounds

By recycling open chord shapes in different positions, you will uncover a wealth of fascinating voicings – just ask Jimmy Page. Here are 5 chords to get you started

05/08/2026

Feel is more important than accuracy. Just ask Kim Thayil, Alex Lifeson and Jimmy Page

Sofia Victoria on how imperfect vibrato, wrong notes and open string noise can add substantial character to conventional soloing

03/08/2026

“It is a daunting task, but it’s totally doable. Once you get it, it’s like breathing”: Eric Johnson has a valuable lesson for players “trapped in patterns”

The guitar great has laid down the gauntlet, offering a simple challenge to anyone who is trying to play more melodically

03/08/2026

Jeff Beck said he’d love to see Eddie Van Halen play live but “probably wouldn’t stay for the whole concert”

Beck shared his thoughts on the Van Halen school of guitar back in 1985

30/07/2026

Booking ends midnight 31st July (UK time)!
The IGF Summer guitar school in Cheltenham from 11th-16th August.
This once a year extravaganza for all guitarists, from blues to flamenco, funk to acoustic, country to acoustic is taking last bookings. Taught by renowned professional guitarists - several are long time tutors for Guitar Techniques, Guitarist, Guitar World and Guitar Player - this is your one stop event for a full-on guitar experience like no other.
For more info visit:

2026 Guitar Festival & Summer School – Dean Close School, Tue 11 Aug 2026 - Sat 15 Aug 2026 -

28/07/2026

If you learn one thing from Buddy Guy it should be this…

Get that Buddy Guy-like phrasing by mastering his signature style: rhythmic on-grid and off-grid phrasing

19/07/2026

Acoustic Songs with Chris Quinn
11th-16th August, Cheltenham, UK
The IGF acoustic guitar course is a broad appreciation of the many aspects that make up the essentials of great steel string acoustic guitar playing. Chris will cover fundamental topics such as the CAGED chord system, barre chords, lead licks and strumming/picking techniques. Genres will include blues, folk and pop - Woody Guthrie to Van Morrison, via Martin Carthy. With an accompanying 25+ page tuition pack and three complete songs to learn for the final concert, it's a fun course that is enriched with song analysis and insights to develop your own vocabulary and guitar skills.

For more info on all courses visit:
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/6611059/
https://youtu.be/TNrjpIJf0Es?si=GTNXyTrtdJZcIwLX

Chris Quinn will be leading the International Guitar Foundation Sum...