In 1974, Kool and the Gang had a huge hit with the song “Jungle Boogie.” The song, from the band’s 1973 album Wild and ...

As Guitar Week plucks on, we’re taking stock of our favorite guitar-featuring scenes in film and TV history. There aren’t any real guidelines for eligibility here, but we unintentionally stayed away ...

Ever since he burst onto the scene in the mid 1990s, Paul Thomas Anderson has been one of the most arresting filmmakers in Hollywood – right up to his latest highly-acclaimed work, One Battle After ...

Some mental images are inextricable from The Beatles’ legacy, not the least of which include John Lennon holding down rhythm guitar, Ringo Starr smiling and head-wagging behind the kit, Paul McCartney ...

I’ve been thinking a lot about shoshin lately, the Japanese word for “beginner’s mind.” I first wrote about it here, after learning the word from a guest on my podcast Fifty Words for Snow. My co-host ...

It sounds cliché, but there's never really a bad time to start learning something new. Learning a musical instrument comes with a ton of benefits, including faster reaction times, improved motor ...

5 Essential Strumming Patterns - Beginner Guitar Lessons Posted: August 2, 2025 | Last updated: August 7, 2025 Ready to level up your playing?

It’s Saturday, March 29, and an 83-year-old man with a deep-crimson guitar sits in a folding chair on the carpeted floor of a church, just in front of the stage. His movements are labored; someone ...

Sure, you've been watching The Masked Singer all season, but have you remembered to "Keep Your Head Up" in search of clues? Following the unmaskings of Scheana Shay as Ant and Flavor Flav as Space ...

Trying to learn to play the guitar isn't always fun. The learning curve is notoriously steep—especially at the very beginning. Some days, even picking up your instrument can seem like a pretty ...