Music tuition

We show you how to slice and resequence sampled breaks and capture that old-school Akai sound

All the latest tutorial clips to accompany Electronic Musician vol. 38 no. 11

Sick of being stuck in the same old cycle? Here’s how to break out of it...

How to learn the layout and start playing

Plus some key tips and the best songs to learn with

Intimidasted by modes? Don't be. Dorian, ionion, phygian, lydian, mixolydian, aeolian and locrian scales explained in an accessible way

A video lesson and everything you need

We spin the wheel and come up with creative gold

Here's how to get to grips with Joe Satriani's favourite mode

Guitar Skills: Guitartricks.com instructor Dave Celentano teaches you the essential ingredients for a great solo

A good drum track starts with the bass drum – find out how to make sure yours kicks ass

Stacks aren't just for Marshalls

We asked the experts to share their guitar tone tips - and some common pitfalls to avoid

What are your options, beyond the basics?

Zeppelin's ethereal 1973 classic is great way to explore an unusual alternate tuning with your acoustic guitar

Learn new skills or test yourself with our guitar lesson

Staying creative as a bass player, both solo and with other musicians

Accessible voicings from the Seattle legends in standard and drop D tunings

Everything you need to play John Fusciante's parts

Enormous drum and percussion sounds are the order of the day as we turn our attention to producing blockbuster beats suitable for a Hollywood epic