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Improve Your Timing and Rhythm as a GuitaristJuly 14, 2025
Estimated Read Time: 3 - 4 Minutes. Yeah, we know—you’re itching to dive into blazing solos, shred like a legend, and melt faces right out of the gate. But here’s the truth: before you unleash your inner Steve Vai, you’ve got to lock down the basics of rhythm guitar.
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How to Build the Ultimate Portable Guitar Rig with Spark GOJuly 07, 2025
Estimated Read Time: 3 - 4 Minutes. Practicing guitar on the road, whether you’re on tour with the band or on a business trip, has never been an easy feat, especially for electric guitar players looking for the perfect traveling practice guitar amp. Bringing an acoustic guitar around just doesn’t hit the same
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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Guitar Tones: How to Sound Like a Pro From Day OneJune 24, 2025
Estimated Read Time: 3-4 Minutes. Great tone isn’t just for the pros. It’s your musical fingerprint. And when you’re just starting out, having a tone that feels right can make the difference between staying inspired or losing momentum. The best beginner guitar tones help you play better, sound better, and enjoy every second of the journey.
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5 Ways to Improve Your Guitar Solos with Smart Tech For BeginnersJune 17, 2025
Estimated Read Time 3 - 4 minutes. It’s a story as old as time: you decide it’s time to tap into your inner musician and start learning how to solo on your guitar. You do your research, pick up some gear, find a teacher (or fire up some YouTube tutorials), and get to jamming. Things are going great... until you hit the dreaded roadblock. The learning curve just got steeper, and suddenly you're stuck, unsure how to take your playing to the next level. Unfortunately, this is the point when many guitars become wall art.
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Top 5 AI Tools Every Modern Guitarist Should Be UsingMay 28, 2025
Estimated Read Time 4 - 5 Minutes. We get it. The idea of artificial intelligence in music can sound… ominous. If you’ve ever joked (nervously) that a robot’s about to take your spot in the band—same. But let’s take a deep breath together: AI isn’t here to replace your creativity, your tone, or your epic-but-questionable jazz fusion side project.
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How to Choose Your First Guitar Amp: A Beginner’s GuideMay 28, 2025
Estimated Read Time: 2 - 3 minutes. Buying your first guitar amp can feel like learning a whole new instrument. Wattage, modeling, speakers—what does it all mean? If you're just starting out or buying a gift for someone who is, you don't need to know everything. You just need the right first amp—one that makes playing more fun, more rewarding, and less intimidating.
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10 Awesome Rock n Roll MomsMay 09, 2025
To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re highlighting (in no specific order) ten of the hardest working moms in rock n roll. Whether they have managed to juggle tour life with the duties of motherhood, written songs about their children, or even produced some musical offspring of their own, there’s no denying that these moms are totally badass.
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The Best Guitar Tones of All Time – And How to Recreate ThemMay 05, 2025
Some guitar tones don’t just sound great—they change everything. From the searing solos of the '60s to the polished sounds of modern rock, we’ve rounded up ten of the best guitar tones ever. These iconic sounds have shaped genres, defined generations, and inspired players around the world. And the best part? You can recreate every one of them using your Positive Grid Spark amp.
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