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We are constantly being preached to about keeping an open mind when learning guitar, so why is it that metal guitar playing is often sidelined from essential study?

Should Every Guitarist Play Metal Guitar?

7th August, 2020 by Stuart Shields

We are constantly being preached to about keeping an open mind when learning guitar, so why is it that metal guitar playing is often sidelined from essential study?

Remembering Peter Green

30th July, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Seen by many as the single greatest guitarist to emerge from the 1960’s British blues scene, it is an understatement to say that, with Peter Green’s passing the world lost another of music’s pioneers.

Celebrating 40 Years Of Back In Black

23rd July, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Following its release in 1980, Back In Black has earned its place as, not only the single greatest rock album of all time, but officially the second biggest selling record in history!

The Modern Online Guitar Community

21st July, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Has the modern world provided a better community for us guitar players? What are the benefits of an online guitar community?

Creating the perfect guitar practice space

17th July, 2020 by Stuart Shields

We all know the merits of good practice. But how much can the space in which we practice affect how we improve? How can you design and build the ideal guitar room?

Choosing The Right Guitar Pick

10th July, 2020 by Stuart Shields

As the most affordable and easily collectable of our guitar accessories, there are naturally a huge section of picks to choose from. But which one suits you?

Meet The Tutor - Jamie Humphries

10th July, 2020 by Daniel Le Gresley

Over the past 2 decades as a Licklibrary tutor, Jamie Humphries has dedicated his time to perfecting the sounds and guitar secrets of some of the greatest guitarists who have ever lived...

What Type Of Guitarist Are You?

10th July, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Whilst it is true that your guitar playing journey is as individual as it gets, we guitarists are predictable in our habits and tastes; so much so that we have our own set of sub-species!!

How To Stay Motivated On Guitar

7th July, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Climbing ‘guitar mountain’ can often seem a little overwhelming! With so much to learn, how can we better maintain our motivation for guitar playing & practice?

How Important Is Music Theory For Guitarists?

3rd July, 2020 by Stuart Shields

We’re back in the classroom again, asking some more big questions: Is knowledge power? Or a drain on our creative guitar juices?

How’s Your String Bending?

26th June, 2020 by Stuart Shields

Picture those perfect guitar solos and licks; whenever a guitarist has made you ‘feel’ something, the chances are, it happened during the bendy bits!

Should I Learn Guitar Scales?

19th June, 2020 by Stuart Shields

The answer is both yes and no. The truth is, we could go our entire lives without learning a single scale; but here are some reasons why scales aren’t just for the super nerdy.

Creative Use Of Guitar Backing Tracks

16th June, 2020 by Stuart Shields

No matter what our chosen style or current level, we guitarists are a generally recluse bunch; spending hours locked in a room perfecting our art before revealing it to the world.

How The Greats Learnt To Play Guitar

12th June, 2020 by Stuart Shields

We’ve all heard the phrase ‘every expert was once a beginner’ and it is true, all the greatest players who inspire us started from a few humble notes.