Guitar Player
Encyclopedia
Guitar Player is a popular magazine for guitarist
s founded in 1967. It contains articles, interviews, reviews and lessons of an eclectic collection of artists, genres and products. It has been in print since the late 1960s and during the 1980s, under editor Tom Wheeler
, the publication was influential in the rise of the vintage guitar market. The magazine is currently edited by Michael Molenda. Guitar Player is a part of the Music Player Network.
, which used to be the "Guitar Hero Competition".
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
s founded in 1967. It contains articles, interviews, reviews and lessons of an eclectic collection of artists, genres and products. It has been in print since the late 1960s and during the 1980s, under editor Tom Wheeler
Tom Wheeler
Tom Wheeler is an American television writer and producer. He served as the executive producer and show runner for the NBC superhero series The Cape.- Television work :...
, the publication was influential in the rise of the vintage guitar market. The magazine is currently edited by Michael Molenda. Guitar Player is a part of the Music Player Network.
Contents
A typical issue of Guitar Player includes in-depth artist features, extensive lessons, gear and music reviews, letters to the magazine, and various front-of-book articles.Guitar Player TV
In May 2006 the Music Player Network partnered with TrueFire TV to launch an internet-based television station for guitarists. It provides content similar to that of the magazine such as interviews and lessons. Guitar Player TV is provided at no cost to the user because of advertising and sponsorship.http://www.themusicedge.com/moxie/news/inthenews/guitar-player-magazine-la.shtmlGuitar Competitions
Guitar Player has a yearly competition now called Guitar SuperstarGuitar Superstar
Guitar Superstar is a yearly competition hosted by the Guitar Player magazine in which 10 finalists compete for the title of Guitar Superstar or Guitar Hero for the year...
, which used to be the "Guitar Hero Competition".