In this issue

COUNTRY-BLUES-ROCK
Where Styles Collide
Create exciting new lead sounds by tracing how players like Albert Lee, Joe Walsh, Dickey Betts, Vince Gill, Keith Urban and others use interesting note and scale combinations.

THE CROSSROADS
Eric Johnson
John Wheatcroft demonstrates the Texan master musician’s almost unrivalled flair for walking a tightrope between many styles.

DOUBLE-STOPS

Playing two notes together is a useful addition to any guitarist’s arsenal. Simon Barnard shows how this can be used in a variety of styles.

2 mins

BOB DYLAN

This month Stuart Ryan shows how the fleet fingerpicking acoustic style of the protest song legend enriched song accompanient forever.

2 mins

BRIAN SETZER

For this issue Andy G Jones is looking to unravel the style of rockabilly’s most ardent torchbearer, the stupendous Stray Cat himself.

2 mins

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH

Experiencing Metal Fatigue? Sinking in quick Sand? Then join Charlie Griffiths as he unlocks the secrets of the master of Wardenclyffe Tower.

2 mins

RADIQHEAD

Martin Cooper checks out the sound of an era-defining band from Oxford, and guitarists Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Ed O’Brien.

2 mins

MUDDY WATERS

The father of Chicago blues is in the spotlight this month. Join David Gerrish as he examines the man who electrified and defined the genre.

2 mins

JOSÉ FERRER El Amable (Andante Sostenuto)

This month Declan Zapala explores a hidden gem from 19th-century Spain's heritage of composer-educators of the classical guitar, whose influence is still felt today.

2 mins

THE CROSSROADS Eric Johnson

This month John Wheatcroft looks at the iconic guitarist from Texas, atrue crossroads’ artist with a 4 phenomenal command of touch, tone and technique.

2 mins

ULF WAKENIUS Seven Jazz Licks

John Wheatcroft brings you an exclusive lesson from the Swedish ex-Oscar Peterson virtuoso, showcasing his phenomenal technique and incredible jazz lines.

2 mins

Country-Blues-Rock!

This month Andy Saphir shows how mixing Major and Minor Pentatonic scales, adding extra notes and country guitar articulations, can build you a whole new lickbag.

2 mins

MARCIO PHILOMENA

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month: the brilliant New York-based Brazilian jazz guitarist.

4 mins

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: Heavy Fretting.

3 mins

JUSTIN SANDERCOE

The founder of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This Month: Kids These Days.

3 mins

COCO MONTOYA

A minute's all it takes to find out what makes a great guitarist tick. Before he jumped into his limo for the airport we grabbed a quick chat with an American blues guitar phenomenon and one-time Bluesbreaker.

3 mins

Judas Priest

This month Jamie Hunt examines the riffs and rhythms of Glen Tipton and KK Downing, from one of Birmingham’s greatest ever metal bands.

1 min

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON

Stuart Ryan presents another hero of the \"outlaw country' movement alongside Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings.

2 mins

GEORGE KARAYIANNIS

In this month's JTC Guitar lesson we meet a brilliant Greek guitarist, teacher and performing musician who mixes rock and metal with jazz and prog influences.

1 min

LARRY CARLTON

This month Stuart Ryan has five intro licks from his latest Fundamental Changes book, based on the sophisticated style of a guitar icon.

1 min

BLUES SCALE LICKS

This month Simon Barnard shows how adding one chromatic note to the scale can dramatically spice up your standard Minor Pentatonic licks.

2 mins

ERIC JOHNSON

This month Andy G Jones focuses on the legendary Texan guitarist whose fast flowing lines and Pentatonic flurries continue to amaze.

2 mins

MATTEO MANCUSO

Charlie Griffiths takes a journey through the style of an Italian virtuoso who chooses classical guitar fingerstyle over other picking approaches.

2 mins

KINGS OF LEON

Kings Of Leon formed almost 25 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee and consist of the Followill brothers Caleb, who plays rhythm guitar and sings lead vocals, drummer Nathan, and bassist Jared, along with their lead guitar-playing cousin Nathan Followill.

2 mins

ALBERT COLLINS

Put a cold shot into your playing this month as David Gerrish explores the ultra-cool licks of the Master Of The Telecaster, aka The Iceman.

2 mins

WOLFGANG A. MOZART Marriage Of Figaro: Duettino

Dust off your cravat as Declan Zapala has prepared a charming arrangement of the classic scene from Mozart’s opera masterpiece, as heard in The Shawshank Redemption.

2 mins

THE CROSSROADS Django Reinhardt Blues

For this month's feature, John Wheatcroft shows us what the legendary gypsy jazz guitarist has to offer the blues player of today- and a lot more besides.

2 mins

During the filming of his video licks for GT, Jason Sidwell spoke to Marcio about his jazz influences, his musical equipment and composing.

What were your first jazz inspirations?

3 mins

MARCIO PHILOMENA Six Jazz Licks

This month the Brazilian jazz master, Berklee graduate and Master in Music at Hague Conservatoire shares six of his favourite jazz licks, with Jon Bishop as your guide.

2 mins

VIDEO MASTERCLASS THE EAGLES

Blending country and rock with perfectly orchestrated harmony lead lines, The Eagles are responsible for some of the most iconic recordings. With Jamie Humphries.

4 mins

PLAY BETTER SOLOS!

This month Jon Bishop is looking to supercharge your soloing and add interest to your lead work. If you feel it's time to explore some new ideas then look no further.

2 mins

PHI YAAN-ZEK

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music's most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month: the multi-cultural prog-rock and fusion titan talks to GT.

7 mins

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