Dewa Budjana Indonesian guitarist

Dewa Budjana Indonesian guitarist

The Gigi guitarist initially learnt guitar by himself. He once stole his grandmother’s money to buy a guitar. His guitar career blossomed after his move from Bali to Surabaya. Besides releasing albums with Gigi, Budjana also worked on solo albums and Trisume...
Liona Boyd Canadian classical guitarist

Liona Boyd Canadian classical guitarist

Liona Boyd is a Canadian classical guitarist known for her fingerstyle playing and arrangements of traditional classical songs.Boyd began playing guitar at a young age and has released over 20 albums showcasing her skills. He has been recognised for his contributions...
Classic guitar interview: Pete Townshend, 1990

Classic guitar interview: Pete Townshend, 1990

Back in 1990, Guitarist magazine caught up with The Who guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend, who was characteristically frank and revealing. Here, we look back at this classic interview.What originally influenced you to become a player and a writer?”My...
Gaining and Losing Strings

Gaining and Losing Strings

. The vihuela, popular during the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy and Spain, fits directly into the evolutionary line and came in three varieties. The vihuela de penola was played with a pick, while the vihuela de arco was played with a bow. The vihuela de mano,...