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James Jamerson: 11 iconic basslines

By Claire Davies published 2 August 21

Stone cold grooves from one of the all-time greats of bass

8 reasons why playing guitar is good for your mental health

By Claire Davies published 24 January 20

From strengthening your sense of wellbeing to boosting your creativity and confidence

Less Than Jake's Chris DeMakes: 10 guitar records that changed my life

By Claire Davies published 24 May 17

Singer/guitarist talks punk, metal and classic rock

Blink-182 producer John Feldmann on the band's triumphant return and the music that inspired him

By Claire Davies published 21 July 16

The Dandy Warhols: Distortland and the albums that influenced us

By Claire Davies published 10 June 16

Singer/guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor and drummer Brent DeBoer talk

Owl City talks new album Mobile Orchestra

By Claire Davies published 10 August 15

Multi-instrumentalist Adam Young chats about the sound, style and passion behind his new best-selling electronica-pop-rock album

Richard Thompson on new album Still, songwriting and guitar heroes

By Claire Davies published 23 July 15

The folk-rock master talks Hank Marvin, high-end acoustics and being a stationery fetishist

Counting Crows' Adam Duritz: 10 records that changed my life

By Claire Davies published 5 June 15

How Big Star and Miles Davis shaped one of modern music's best songwriters

The two-day online show for music producers returns Sept 24

Production Expo 2014

By Claire Davies published 12 September 14

The two-day online show for music producers returns this month

Production Expo 2014 is coming soon!

By Claire Davies published 4 September 14

The online show returns 24-25 September

Neil Peart playing live at Capps Coliseum last summer

Drum Expo 2014 artist line-up revealed

By Claire Davies published 15 August 14

Travis Barker, Tony Royster Jr, Vinnie Paul and more are on hand to talk drums

Thanks to Drumeo, at Drum Expo 2014 you'll find a Stanton Moore video lesson

Free drum video lessons at Drum Expo 2014

By Claire Davies published 7 August 14

We team up with tuition site Drumeo to take your playing further

Driving Mrs. Satan: how to cover metal and hard rock on acoustic

By Claire Davies, Acoustic Expo 2014 published 26 June 14

Infusing Anthrax, 'DC and Maiden with female vocals and acoustics

Andy McKee plays a concert at Bourbon Street Music Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil

The musical evolution of Andy McKee

By Claire Davies, Acoustic Expo 2014 published 24 June 14

From Metallica to Michael Hedges

Acoustic sensation Will McNicol

Award-wining guitarist comes to Acoustic Expo 2014

By Claire Davies published 13 June 14

Free acoustic guitar videos lessons with Will McNicol

Black Stone Cherry, with Ben Wells (pictured left)

Black Stone Cherry's 9 best Southern rock riffs and solos

By Claire Davies published 13 May 14

From Lynyrd Skynyrd to ZZ Top

Guitarist Cameron Hurley chooses seven iconic pop punk riffs

7 iconic pop punk guitar riffs

By Claire Davies, Guitars and Amps Expo 2014 published 13 May 14

We Are The In Crowd pick their faves

All aboard the soul train with DJ Cassidy

By Claire Davies, DJ Expo 2014 published 23 April 14

Hollywood's go-to DJ calls in musical legends for new album

Kevin Saunderson - the original techno master

By Claire Davies, DJ Expo 2014 published 23 April 14

The Detroit techno originator on staying true to yourself

DJ Expo 2014 is coming 23/24 April

Free DJ video lessons, artist interviews and gear demos

By Claire Davies published 7 April 14

The MusicRadar DJ Expo is back for a second year

Bruno Mars and The Hooligans play live in San Jose, California

23 feelgood disco, dance and pop basslines

By Claire Davies, Bass Expo 2014 published 27 February 14

Killer runs from the masters of good time music

Paul Thomas (right) playing live with Good Charlotte

Good Charlotte bass writing masterclass

By Claire Davies, Bass Expo 2014 published 27 February 14

Paul Thomas on writing bass for GC's biggest hits

Lee (right) wields a double-neck onstage with Steve Hackett

Lee Pomeroy: an insider's view of the session world

By Claire Davies, Bass Expo 2014 published 26 February 14

Pro advice from the Take That and Steve Hackett bassist

Band: J Roddy Walston & The Business

Bassists to watch in 2014

By Claire Davies, Bass Expo 2014 published 26 February 14

Players to check out on the live circuit this year

Ashley Purdy, live on stage with Black Veil Brides

Ashley Purdy's guide to touring and performing

By Claire Davies, Bass Expo 2014 published 26 February 14

The Black Veil Brides bassist on hitting the road

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