Guitar Resources

Find a number of resources below to seriously improve your guitar playing and become the guitarist you have always wanted to be!

Master guitarists that we adore!

• Pat Martino – virtuoso jazz guitarist specialising in lines and lines studies on the guitar.
• Stanley Jordan – tapping guitar giant and music therapy promoter.
• Shawn Lane – guitar virtuoso extravaganza. An absolute master of the guitar beyond compare.
• Johnny Fourie – legendary South African jazz guitar maestro. Was also the instructor of Stefan Joubert. The absolute genius of jazz guitar. (John McLaughlin, the famous British Jazz/Fusion Guitarist said of him: “Johnny Fourie is one of the greatest guitar players of our époque”)
• John McLaughlin– World-renowned for his fusion jazz guitar style. An absolute gentleman, perfectly in control of his guitar style. An absolute master. The James Bond of guitar playing!
• Yngwie Malmsteen – Swedish born heavy-metal virtuoso guitarist. Known for his agile and faster runs. Turned the guitar into a neo-classical violin rather than a blues-rock instrument. The maestro of baroque music on the electric guitar.
• Brian May – Arguably rock and roll’s most original guitarist. What an amazing musician and intelligent down-to-earth gentleman! Brian May along with Queen took the world by storm and will ALWAYS have a very very special place in our hearts when it comes to playing the guitar! Thank you, Brian, for your wonderful contribution to music!

Guitar Articles to Inspire You!

• Article 1: How to practice the guitar effectively – Stefan Joubert (all levels)
• Article 2: Motivation is the biggest key – Stefan Joubert (all levels)
• Article 3: Developing speed in your music playing – Stefan Joubert (intermediate/advanced)
• Article 4: Playing music should be fun! – Stefan Joubert (all levels)
• Article 5: Guitar and War – Stefan Joubert (all levels)
• Article 6: Phrygian Dominant Scale – Stefan Joubert (intermediate/advanced)
• Article 7: 5 Steps to Take When Frustration Sets in – Stefan Joubert (all levels)
• Article 8: How to Make Your Guitar Sing! – Stefan Joubert (intermediate/advanced)
• Article 9: Learning how to play the guitar is beneficial – Stefan Joubert (all levels)
• Article 10:  Becoming meticulous in your guitar playing – RAISING YOUR STANDARDS – Stefan Joubert (all levels)
• View MORE articles here

10 Guitar Improvement Rules

• See the 10 Guitar Improvement Rules – make a massive IMPROVEMENT in your guitar game!

Guitar Magazines:

• Guitar World – One of the bestselling guitar magazines in the world. Perfect for picking up tips and for inspiration.
• Guitarist Magazine – The U.K.’s favourite guitar magazine. Featuring great articles by great players such as Phil Hilborne, Guthrie Govan, David Mead and a host of others!
• Just Jazz Guitar – Great interviews and articles. Plenty of jazz tips and lessons as well!
• Classical Guitar Magazine – The world leader magazine classical guitar. Perfect if you are interested in learning classical guitar.