People ask me this all the time — usually when they’re already half-convinced and just need someone to tell them to go for it. So here it is: go for it. But let me give you the real reasons why, not just the obvious ones.
Finding the right mentor can be the difference between a guitar that gathers dust and a lifelong passion. If you are searching for guitar lessons in Sydney’s Inner West or looking to start your journey online, here is how to find a teacher that actually moves the needle.
How to Find the Best Guitar Teacher For You: A 2026 Guide Read More »
I love Tim Rogers. I wasn’t here in Sydney in the 1990’s when You Am I really were at their peak, but I’ve got heaps of friends who absolutely loved them. My mate Danny ran the You Am I fan club for a few years. He’s absolutely still obsessed with them and regularly finds bits of You Am I memorabilia under his bed.
If you’ve always wanted to learn to play guitar, now is the time to start! Believe it or not, there are some seriously impressive benefits associated with this popular activity… from boosting your physical and mental wellbeing to making you smarter, happier, and even more creative.
32 Benefits of Playing Guitar: Why Learning Guitar Is Good For Your Brain, Body and Life Read More »
Best Blues Album of All Time is and will always be B B King’s Live at the Regal….
The Best Blues Albums of All Time: The Ultimate Listening Guide for Guitarists Read More »
Ever wonder how the Beatles, Stones and Kinks got their great guitar sounds? Read on!
How’d They Get That Sound? Studio Tricks on 6 Famous Songs Read More »
Let’s talk about tube amps. Big vs small, what my experience has been and why I think you need a sub 22 watt amp…
Big amps are dead! Why you should check out 15w guitar amplifiers… Read More »
It’s a long-standing debate about what the standby switches on Fender amps are used for. That’s why Sweetwater‘s own tube amp expert, Greg Bowers, decided to clear things up and end the debate once and for all.
Learning to play jazz guitar can be a tough task. There are many out there who claim to have the quintessential “tried and true” method. I will not make any such claims, but I will give you ten steps, or perhaps tips, that you can use to improve and be on your way.
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With the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road happening a few weeks ago on 26 September, Reverb didn’t want to miss the boat on introducing us to a bunch of Beatles inspired pedals. I can feel the GAS coming on.
Beatle Gear : How to Get Beatle sounds out of 3 Modern Pedals (via Reverb.com) Read More »
