Guitar Player

WHAT SHOULD I PRACTICE?

“WHAT SHOULD I practice?” It’s a question I can remember asking myself many times, always while sitting in silent frustration with a guitar in my lap. You likely have found yourself in the same predicament. And these days, with so much information out there, making good, worthwhile choices can be even more daunting. If only I could have asked great guitarists what they practiced… Well, that’s exactly what I did for this lesson!

All the guitarists featured here are professional musicians who work in a variety of different roles and settings. Some you may have heard of, others you likely haven’t. But I approached them because they all know what it takes to be a successful working guitarist — most notably, the ability to

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