Get the most out of your home or project studio with these tricks and tips.

Not all exotic scales are used exclusively by extreme metal players.

Searching for interesting chords to put before a dominant chord.

Steve discusses melody writing, phrasing, dynamics and more using his track "For The Love Of God".

The differences between regular and scalloped fretboards explained.

A look at the Guitar Nine organization basses from 1980 through 2021.

Write dissonant but delightful music using the Neapolitan minor scale or chord.

Dan Hawkins' masterclass focuses on pentatonics for bass.

A method to move freely around the fretboard.

Vai's whammy antics, speed and 'detuned' playing is highly unusual and original.

Start incorporating bends more fluidly into your playing.

McRocklin's masterclass covers his track "New Beginnings" (B minor) in great detail.

An exercise that you can use to build a powerful picking hand.

Since "Not Of The Earth" and "Surfing With The Alien" in the '80s, there's been a lot of Joe S. playing in our studio.

Exercises that will challenge you to build a deeper connection with your guitar.