The Velvet Underground was not the kind of band to focus on musical perfection or precision. That’s part of their appeal, after all. And that’s why the 1967 track “H*roin” features the best guitar ...

While people are stuck at home over the next while, picking up new skills and hobbies has been at the top of their minds. If you’ve ever had a guitar just collecting dust in the corner of your closet ...

Are you dreaming about leaving your hometown? Sure you are. Because pop-punk kids have felt self-isolated long before the pandemic. All the shows are canceled, and there’s nothing else to do, so there ...

Tuning a guitar is one of the most important skills every guitarist should learn. If your guitar is out of tune, even the best songs will sound off. If you’re a beginner, don’t worry, tuning your ...

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you want to become the next Neil Young or Joni ...

The Gibson app is available on the iOS and Android platforms, and although it will work on mobiles, you’re going to benefit from a great deal more screen real estate if you use a tablet. For this ...

Whether you’re hooked on all the Instagram Live concerts musicians are doing, or inspired by the careers of recently lost legends like John Prine, Bill Withers, and Adam Schlesinger, you might be ...