Riffs, Licks & Legends

The blues has long been defined by the guitar. While male players like B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan often dominate popular narratives, female guitarists have shaped the genre with…

Rock music has always been shaped by the sound of the electric guitar, and while history often highlights male players, women have long been central to the instrument’s evolution. Female…

Rock music has produced countless iconic musicians, but few have left as much of a mark as the guitarists who shaped its sound. Their riffs, solos, and innovative styles not…

Heavy metal has always revolved around the guitar. The genre’s aggression, speed, and atmosphere are driven by riffs, solos, and techniques that push the instrument to extremes. While thousands of…

The slide guitar isn’t just about bending notes or gliding across strings — it’s about channeling raw emotion, storytelling without words, and keeping a musical tradition alive. Born in the…

A lot of innovative techniques for the guitar came out of genres like the blues, jazz, rock and roll, and even country music. While guitarists from some of the other…

The rhythm guitar is the one that gives a song life, helps drive it forward, and lays down the background for the singer. Rhythm guitarists are responsible for developing the…