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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.

"I’ll tell you, the argument about string gauges is about the silliest thing a guitarist can engage in."   JOHN MAYER: HISTORY This week’s player spotlight takes us stateside again to take a closer look at one of the most emulated and influential guitar players of today’s generation.  A true guitar hero and one that continues to influence players young and old.  Ladies and Gents… Mr. John Mayer. Born to school teacher parents in Fairfield,... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “I realised I had made it when I could pay my rent for more than a month without relying on anyone” - B.A guitarworld.com 2020 The discovery of the most iconic players both past and present continues with arguably one off the greatest singer-songwriters to evolve from within Canadian borders.This man is the reason many of us have picked up a guitar in the first place he's such an influential figure, he's racked... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “Music is all about wanting to be better at it.” - Geddy Lee - Rush.com The science of music is often discussed amongst the many, the evolution of sound and recordings is always in the intros of the many, so in this edition we take a look at a man that is in the interest of the many and a truly awe-inspiring cocktail 🍸 of the two highlighted topics. This incredibly unique character... read more.