““When you begin to master the guitar, people will act like you have a superpower...they’re right.””
MASTER LEVEL
deep dives
Artist Series (click on artist image to see video)
David Gilmour
The man, the myth, the legend. It was so educational just to try and learn a fraction of what he can do.
Tom Scholz
Tom created a sound that has never been duplicated.
PRINCE
Not much more I can add to what’s already been said about the man from my home state.
Kurt Cobain
Say what you will about Kurt but he came along when guitar needed a change and took it to a whole different level.
Eddie Van Halen
I knew this Artist Series episode would be challenging and I was right.
Adam Jones
Adam got a hold of me after seeing this and said he loved it. Really made my week.
Jimmy Page
Many of us wouldn’t play guitar if it weren’t for Jimmy.
Jack White
Jack has that raw energy we all love but what makes him dangerous is how he weaves it all together with style and musicality.
Tony Iommi
I dig Tony so much I bought two SG guitars.
John Frusciante
John’s one of those players who baffle the mind. He possesses that “it factor” that brings riffs and licks to an elevated level.
Billy Corgan
People forget to mention Billy as a Guitar Icon I believe because he’s known as such a great songwriter and frontman for a legendary band.
Jerry Cantrell
We all love Jerry, admit it. The guy can do no wrong starting way back in the early days with Alice in Chains.
Ace Frehley
What can I say, we lost a legend. My first record ever was KISS Alive! and I’ll always owe Ace for inspiring me to play guitar.
Synyster Gates
Just when I thought the world was out of guitar heroes, here comes Synyster changing my mind and inspiring so many.
Weezer
Had the honor of playing on stage with Weezer one time.
Nuno Bettencourt
A guitar hero who never ceases to amaze me and the world.
Alex Lifeson
Deceptively difficult to pull off what he does in Rush. Many have tried, and many have fallen short. Ask me how I know.
Greta Van Fleet
Even at such a young age, Jake Kiszka’s got the chops, and my dream guitar.
Soundgarden
Chris and Kim combined to make some of the biggest sounds even in rock/grunge.
Steve Vai
Steve was one of the earliest influences on me. His album Passion & Warfare got an absurd amount of plays in my room.
Marty Friedman
Marty reached out to me after seeing this video and said he dug it and appreciated what I taught.
Elton John
Davey Johnstone always plays what’s right, what’s needed, and what moves us.
John Petrucci
John challenged me (and many others) to improve like no other.
Bruce Kulick
Pretty wild to think that I consider him a fellow guitar friend now.
Mike G (Art of Guitar)
This video began as a joke but ended up pretty cool. It’s “IF I made an 80s instructional.” Enjoy!
Mike Campbell
Always fits the bill and can rock hard as well as perform lullaby-level subtlety when called to do so.
Jeff Buckley
I had the honor of seeing him live shortly before his passing.
Korn
Got into them from day one when their debut hit the shelves.
The Beatles
Only the lads could change the world in such a short amount of time. Endless lessons learning anything Beatles-related.
Jimi Hendrix
If there were a Mt. Rushmore of guitarists, Jimi would be right there at the top…well the top left, whatever the best spot is.
John Mayer
I caught him early on and knew he’d be a star. I just didn’t realize he’d go on to date Taylor Swift. ;)
Metallica
Another “what can you say” band. GOATs for sure and pretty much why I started playing music.
Megadeth
Dave and Co. earned their spot on the Big 4. I learned so much by trying to play their riffs and licks.
Dimebag Darrell
Another legend gone too soon. Dimebag left a huge hole in our souls when he was taken from us.
Angus Young
Angus has mastered simple AND complex parts. Try to play even the “simplest” AC/DC songs and you’ll find out.
Randy Rhoads
Randy might just be my biggest influence. Gone too soon. WAY too soon.
Slash
Slash is the go-to guitarist for so many projects for a good reason. Instant legend.
Mick Mars
Mick not only writes monster riffs, he can shred in a way that you always feel something and you always know it’s him.
Eric Clapton
Slowhand just knows how to do it all and with incredible feel and soul.
Stevie Ray Vaughan
If there was “heavy metal blues” I’d say SRV invented it. A true hero of mine.
Ritchie Blackmore
An influence even before I started playing guitar. Unmatched riffs and licks.
Brian May
Brian really knows how to make those notes sing, and stick in your mind and soul.