Strategies to grow as a musician

Strategies to grow as a musician

An ongoing series to inspire you toward productivity—part one We all need a strategic to-do list that originates from someone else from time to time. Because we’re all so different from each other in what we encounter in our education (there’s so much information out...
Gibson guitar greats: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Gibson guitar greats: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

From gospel breakout star to trailblazing R&B guitarist, Sister Rosetta taught the world how to rock and roll The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has its critics, but arguably no artist was more overdue for recognition than Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Her induction into the...
10 mythic Gibsons, from Lucille to Les Paul’s log

10 mythic Gibsons, from Lucille to Les Paul’s log

Legendary Gibson guitars with a story to tell Myths emerge when extraordinary people do extraordinary things. Before long, the tales of their exploits pass through the generations, and new legends arise. Special guitars, like the magic swords of heroes, also match...
How to find the perfect guitar pick/plectrum

How to find the perfect guitar pick/plectrum

Pick the ideal guitar pick for your playing style or try new sizes and materials for a host of tonal variations Guitar picks, AKA plectrums, are typically the first conduit between your hands and the guitar, the initial physical element of expression. However, some...
Introducing the Gibson family of brands

Introducing the Gibson family of brands

More than just guitars GIBSON   What began out of a Kalamazoo, Michigan workshop in 1894 grew into a celebrated dynasty—a family of brands. We are the world’s leading manufacturer of excellently crafted musical instruments. For over 125 years, Gibson’s master...