Jazz Masters, Bireli Lagrene and Giuseppe Continenza Bob Bakert, Editor of Jazz Guitar Today: We are very proud of a very special cover story this month. We...
Mark Stefani’s latest lesson based on a solo from his “Blues Tripper” composition. “Blues Tripper” is an original Stefani tune in the key of G –...
JGT takes a look at the Music Nomad portable tool kit. You need to have the right tools to deal with instrument maintenance and repair at...
Since our last interview, he has been doing a bit of everything. Bobby provides JGT with an update. “I’m deep into my very first semester as...
Bob Bakert, Editor: I was introduced to Mitch Chmara by John March at the Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival. John studied with Ted Greene for 25 years...
This is a story about how an accomplished guitarist/producer finally satisfied his personal quest for his “dream” instrument. JGT: The instrument the author had been...
Benedetto Guitar’s Master Luthier, Damon Mailand, built this one-of-a-kind stunner with the intention of showing it at the inaugural Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival in Denver this...
Producer/guitarist John March introduces a series of lessons on the important works of Ted Greene – starting with ‘Over the Rainbow’. Photo credit above: Bob Barry/Jazzography...
In this fourth and final lesson of the series, JGT contributor Bill Farrish provides more insight into diminished scales. Make sure you check out all four...
Welcome to the first installment of Chuck Anderson’s new column, Exploring Jazz Guitar Improvisation. Let’s begin by eliminating the hype and misinformation about jazz guitar improvisation....
Jazz Guitar Today talks to Jimmy Herring An interview with guitarist Jimmy Herring… Bob Bakert, Editor of Jazz Guitar Today: There is a movement in music, particularly...
What You Need to Know About Acoustic Guitar Strings… Jazz Guitar Today continues our series on strings with Brian Vance, Director of Product Development for D’addario &...
Lesson based on a guitar solo from a tribute to the late B.B. King. I’ve always maintained that the most important components of any successful solo...
The Godin ACS Denim Blue Flame (MAP $1,450) is a tried-and-true model. I’ve always had my eye on this nylon string/synth guitar so when I had...
Jazz Guitar Today talks to Brent Mason Bob Bakert, Editor of Jazz Guitar Today: Brent Mason has played guitar on literally thousands of records, lots of movie...