HELLO, AND WELCOME to my new column for Guitar World! Over the course of these lessons, I will be sharing many of the techniques and approaches I use for creating effective melodies and rhythm guitar

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A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most