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PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "I always think about finding the space and playing just what needs to be played" (Matt Parker interview) - Guitarworld.com There comes a time when every son wants to be his father and this chapter really takes that ole story home. Well, I say home, home is a very personal preference and not always a singular place but more of a feeling or emotional sanctuary. This type of deep and meaningful thought and perception... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "Life has had in store for me way more than I ever imagined" Keith Urban … People.com" This week's chapter takes us on a journey exploring the road to country music roots and beyond. No less than four Grammy wins, 18 more nominations, five ARIA Awards, and 24 country Number One hits, this player has solidified his position as a music industry powerhouse. It hasn’t always been this way though, his journey has... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “That moment on stage, when it’s going well, when I’m not thinking, I chase that moment.” designpartners.com/heafy/ In this edition we drop the focus onto a very interesting and continuously active, hard-working, focused guitar player. A true role model in the modern age of how to utilise the modern methods combined with traditional dedication and drive to succeed and maintain his prestigious status. This weeks icon almost single-handedly defines the term “Flow”  Imagine... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “We know what we’re looking for, so when people hear it, they go, ‘Well, that is them. They have their own stamp on who they are.'” — 😈 Rollingstone.com In this edition of the spotlight 🔦 we'll need to be ready 🤘, we’ll need to move, chase and be prepared for just about anything! 💥 This is gonna get explosive 🧨 It’s gonna get loud to a point where the silence is as vital as... read more.