If there’s one thing you can do to take your songwriting to the next level, it’s getting to grips with new chords. Use our ...

Three Chord Monte from New York-based guitarist Tony Romano offers thirteen selections with an expansive range of grooves, textures, and intensities. Throughout the session, he and his fine players ...

Songwriting isn’t easy. Or, rather, writing good songs isn’t easy. If it was, everyone would be doing it. However, it’s not ‘magic’ either. Sure, you need inspiration, dedication and - let’s face it - ...

Charlie Hunter's voice is as smooth as the chord progressions on his eight-string guitar. The 32-year-old Berkeley, Calif., native has spent more than two decades perfecting his style -- ranging from ...

The instrument hasn’t always been a central player in jazz, but the best guitarists have taken up the challenge of finding their own way. Fourteen musicians and writers share their favorites. Credit..