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Posted April 25, 2019

10 Songs from the Avengers, X-Men and other Comicbook Movies and TV Shows

the avengers themeAvengers: Endgame is here and it marks the end of an entire saga of films that stretches for over an entire decade. From the very beginning, movies based on Marvel Comics have always featured an assortment of music that perfectly fit the action on screen just as the Infinity Stones fit perfectly in a magical gauntlet. Here are 10 songs from Marvel movies that are not only a ton of fun to listen to, but they're also a lot of fun to play on guit

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Posted April 3, 2019

Eric Clapton Songs - 5 Classics to Learn

eric clapton songsEric Clapton's songs and work have catapulted him into the Rock Hall-of-Fame as an iconic rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He’s been part of monumental bands like Cream, assisted with a number of Beatles tracks, and have found great success as a solo artist. 

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Posted March 29, 2019

Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019 - Everything You Need to Know

crossroads guitar festivalCrossroads Guitar Festival 2019, founded by guitar hero Eric Clapton is a music festival coming to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas from September 20 through the 21st. This will be the fifth event in the festival’s history and all profits will go towards fighting substance abuse. 

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Posted March 8, 2019

5 Most Popular Female Artists on Guitar Tricks!

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It’s International Women’s Day and to celebrate, we want to highlight our most popular song lessons on female-led artists and bands.

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Posted February 27, 2019

3 Easy Guitar Songs from the Movies

Easy guitar songs are important for the beginner guitar player because learning how to play a song is arguably the whole point of learning any musical instrument. The songs below only require you to know about three or four chords, but with so many music-inspired movies recently, let’s take a look at some songs that you might hear in cinemas real soon.

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Posted November 14, 2018

Your Guitar Hero David Gilmour

For some guitar players, playing fast and mean is the goal. Guys like Yngwie Malmsteem and Eddie Van Halen come to mind when I think of blistering fast fretboard work, but for me, it was always the slower, melodic guitar players that captured my imagination the most. This is why David Gilmour of Pink Floyd is one of my all-time favorites. 

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Posted November 9, 2018

The Beatles 'White Album' Gets 107 Songs in 50th Anniversary Edition

It was 50 years ago that The Beatles released the ‘White Album.’ Today, the 50th Anniversary edition has been released to the world in all of its 107-track glory, that is if you opt for the super deluxe version. Seriously, it’s huge. 

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Posted November 1, 2018

4 Creepy Songs You Didn't Know Were Scary!

Halloween is upon us once again and to celebrate the spookiest time of the year, we've rounded up a handful of creepy songs you might not have known to be terrifying. 

Do you know of a haunting song? We'd like to know! Let us know in the comments, we want to hear from you. 

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Posted October 26, 2018

Top 8 Favorite Music Movies Ever

There are so many movies about musicians rising and falling, you’d think that it is the most overplayed plot in all of cinema. I'm not sure if it actually is the most used story of all-time but it's certainly a story that has been retold countless times on the silver screen. According to this article from Vox.comA Star is Born

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Posted October 12, 2018

Who Gets Your Vote? Rock Hall of Fame 2019 Nominees Announced!

If you missed the news this week, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame just announced the nominees for its 2019 induction. The 15 artists and acts include luminaries from blues, hip-hop, rock, r&b and more. Check out the list below and tell us what you think.

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Posted October 10, 2018

Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen and Brian May on Guitar Playing

Bohemian Rhapsody is an upcoming film about the life of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury and to celebrate its release, we want to highlight some of the great work the band has done over the years, especially the work by guitarist and songwriter Brian May. 

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Posted October 3, 2018

Gretsch Duo Jet Famous Players

Everyone gets a kick out of the Les Pauls and the PRS guitars, the Taylors and the Martins but let’s not forget about Gretsch Guitars either. Gretsch Guitars started in 1883 in New York and since then, the brand has been synonymous with a number of players, including our very own Anders Mouridsen. Besides Anders, here are a handful of great players that have taken up Gretsch Guitars, specifically, the Gretsch Duo Jet. 

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Posted August 21, 2018

5 Funk and Soul Songs You Must Play!

If you've ever heard a funk or soul song, you know that the guitar parts in this genre are some of the most fun to listen to. Guitar players of this style act almost like an extension to the drum and bass, playing along nearly exclusively with the rhythm of the song. Here are some classic funk and soul hits you have to learn right now. 

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Posted July 27, 2018

4 Very Original Must-Play Songs from The Beatles

It was 54 years ago that The Beatles dropped A Hard Day’s Night, which was followed by the film of the same name. It was the very first time the fab four released an album comprised of all original songs. To celebrate, let’s take a look at four must-play original tracks from the mop heads themselves. 

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Posted June 27, 2018

Concert Subscriptions For Everyone! Jukely Review

The sound of clinking glass bottles and bustling chatter grew as I approached the entrance to Hotel Utah. A man with a beer met me and my girlfriend at the door and asked if we had tickets to the event. We technically didn’t. At this point I was a little nervous. I told him I was on the Jukely guest list. The door man went to check something behind the bar counter and came back. He stamped my wrist and that was it, I was in even though we never purchased a pass, didn’t have any type of receipt, or admission stub. It was seamless thanks to Jukely.&am

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