This week tune in while Neal shares one of his favorite Alex Lifeson techniques. Using one-string hammer-ons and pull-offs, and a little practice, you can emulate this dynamic Lifeson technique...AND sound really cool! Gigging Tip of the week: Neal's favorite gear-bag and why

What is pedal point? Even if you don't what it is, you've probably heard it before. This lesson shows you what it is and how to use it in the metal/rock genre. Neal shares his two favorite positions for using the pedal point technique in a solo or as a musical theme. First open string example uses dorian mode, the second uses harmonic minor. Tip of the week: tune..in to your band mates.

Get creative with "Blues Rock Pedal Point." This week Neal shares some of his most common techniques for creating memorable blues and rock licks. Tip of the week: Listen to the bass player for key soloing tones to improve your musicianship.

The lesson of the week is about taking those old standard blues-rock licks to the next level by making them musical. Don't play licks, play music! The tip of the week is to bend with a purpose. When you bend a note, have a target in mind that you are aiming for. Practice aiming & playing that target note. Bend to a note, don't just bend a note!

Watch metal guitar master Ben Lindholm rip it up in this very cool metal version of the Christmas classic "Deck The Halls". You'll learn how changing from a major key to a minor key can really morph a classic song into something new. This lesson shreds! Have fun and a great holiday from Guitar Tricks!

Guitar Tricks 107 - Live From the Mothership: Awesome tips from Anders that apply to all styles of guitar playing. Let Anders' experience in the world of guitar help you get to your next playing goal faster. Filmed live in L.A. at Steve Vai's Mothership with Neal as your host. Tip of the week: Throwing out the rules to capture that guitar magic. -Don't forget to put on your "guitar face!"