Andy Fraser 
This lesson will show you how to play Wherever You Will Go by The Calling. A great rock song that is both fun and easy to play on the guitar. It’s a relatively simple song to play. The quiet, picking intro isn’t too challenging for beginners and the chorus is just regular open chords. As …
One of the most frustrating parts of tube amps are having to change the tubes. They either break, stop working or wear out at the worst possible time. It’d be much better if we just changed them routinely. But how long do guitar amp tubes last? It depends on how much use they have and …
Sustain is something a lot of guitarists love and want. In fact they want as much of it as they can get! But how do you get that sustain? With a guitar sustainer, obviously! Yes, there are systems you can get to give you unlimited sustain. You may have seen some of your favorite guitarists …
There are many different types of guitar nuts and they are all made from a variety of materials. The nut has a noticeable effect on a guitars tone and how it plays. Due to its diminutive size it’s often an overlooked but important part of the guitar. But it can be hard to keep track …
Learning any new skill is difficult. Even more so when you have to do it on your own. So how hard is it to learn guitar by yourself? Back when I was 15 I got my first guitar. I had never picked up a musical instrument let alone attempted to play one. I was unbelievably …
Looking to learn how to play happy birthday on the guitar? Well thankfully it’s super easy and lots of fun! So if you’re hoping to serenade someone at their birthday party or make playing it for them your big present then keep reading. We’ll go through the chords for happy birthday, the strumming pattern and …
You might be thinking of learning the guitar but worried you’re too old. ‘Am I too old to learn guitar’ is a common question those over 25 think consider before taking it up. Once we get past our teenage years we think learning a new skill like playing the guitar is beyond us. But that …
Changing guitar strings is a bit of a chore, right? But it’s essential to get your guitar sounding and playing well. Old strings sound dull and are more prone to breaking. But you may be wondering how long do guitar strings last? Do you need to change them every week, month, year? Can you get …
Understanding the parts of the guitar can be confusing. Even if you’ve been playing for years you may still have gaps in your knowledge. I know as a casual player that I heard people talking about “the nut” and used to wonder “what is a guitar nut?” regularly. There are so many new terms and …
Peavey amps are fairly well established, especially for the heavier styles of music. You’ll see a lot of metal and rock bands using a range of Peavey amps live and in the studio for recording. But how good are they, really? Do Peavey amps deserve their popularity? And if so what’s makes them so popular, …