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Leo VanceFebruary 28, 20265 Right-Hand Habits That Make You Sound Like You've Played 1,000 Bar Gigs (Even If You Haven't)
Your right hand is the difference between sounding like a guitarist and sounding like a player. Here are 5 habits I learned playing sticky-floor dive bars for a decade.
Leo VanceFebruary 27, 2026Why NAMM 2026's "Budget Signature" Guitars Are Late to the Party (And Why That's Actually Good News)
NAMM 2026 just announced "budget signature guitars" like it's revolutionary. But here's the truth—Squier and Epiphone have been doing this for years. The real story? The gatekeepers finally lost.
Leo VanceFebruary 26, 2026The "Fake Guitarist" Witch Hunt: Why Social Media Can't Tell the Difference Between Editing and Fraud
The internet's accusing guitarists of "faking it," but we're confusing editing with fraud. Here's what actually matters—and why Ichika Nito's one-take video shouldn't have to be a proof of authenticity.
Leo VanceFebruary 25, 2026Stop Calling Guitarists "Fake": The Internet's Witch Hunt Against Anyone Who Plays Better Than You
The internet's witch hunt against "fake" guitarists has gone too far. Here's how to spot actual fraud—and why jealousy isn't the same as truth.
Leo VanceFebruary 24, 2026
Top 7 Rhythm Guitar Habits That Separate Pros From Weekend Warriors
Stop chasing scales and start chasing the groove. Here are 7 rhythm habits that actually get you hired—and none of them require a fancy degree.
Leo VanceFebruary 23, 2026Orange Went Full Solid-State at NAMM 2025: The Tube Snobs Are Panicking (And I'm Here For It)
Orange Amps went full solid-state at NAMM 2025—and the tube snobs are losing their minds. Here's why the working guitarist should actually pay attention this time.
Leo VanceFebruary 23, 20265 Iconic Riffs Everyone Learns Wrong (And How to Actually Play Them)
The internet is full of guitar tabs written by people who can't actually play the songs. Here are 5 iconic riffs that everyone learns wrong—and the secret sauce to playing them like the record.
Leo VanceFebruary 22, 2026
Squier's 2025 Classic Vibe Drop: Why Fender Can't Kill the Workingman's Guitar
Fender tried to replace Squier with their Standard Series. Here's why the 2025 Classic Vibe drop proves they can't kill the workingman's guitar—and why that Bigsby Tele might be the best $450 you'll spend this year.
Leo VanceFebruary 22, 2026
The Right Hand Is King: Why Your Rhythm Game Is Killing Your Progress (And How to Fix It)
Why 90% of guitarists sound sloppy (hint: it's not their left hand) and the 15-minute daily routine that'll fix it.
Leo VanceFebruary 22, 2026