Below I have begun to list some of my favorite people on Twitter who in someway relate to guitar. Some are major guitar publications and others are just enthusiasts.
If you are a guitarist new to Twitter, this is a great way to follow some interesting people.
@premierguitar – Premier Guitar is one of the very few publications that are actually growing.
@guitarnoize – Guitar Noize is one of the most read guitar blogs around. It is a daily read for me.
@iheartguitar – Peter does a great job with his guitar blog from Austraila. With a name like that, I can’t leave it off this list.
@johnhorneguitar – John is one of our teachers and he has a great guitar blog. He is relatively new to Twitter, so make him feel welcome.
@madstratter – Another great gutiar centric blog from upstate NY.
@cameronmizell – Cameron is one of the bloggers at MusicanWages.com. It is a hugely informatve website that is highly recommended.
@guitarkadia – Emon writes a great guitar blog at guitarkadia. Thankfully he uses his Twitter stream for more than just new blog posts.
@guitarplayerzen – One of the most original guitar blogs on the internet.
@Vurnt22 – Vernon Reid from Living Color. Enough said.
@amymantis – Amy writes a great blog about her experiences as a freshman at Berklee.
@JasonHeath – A great blogger on all things Bass.
@stuartweber – A classical guitarist from Montana.
@chrisguitarguy – Another classical guitarist studying at Austin Peay.
@flameboy – French guitarist who runs guitarwink.com.
@Slidetone – Blogs at www.slidetone.net
@taylorguitarspr – Taylor Guitars Offical Twitter
@ajp71555 – Blogs at http://pentatonic-minor.blogspot.com/
@guitarlifestyle – Blogs at www.guitarlifestyle.com
@TheRockHouse – Rock House makes amazing metal and rock DVDs.
@paulrpotts – Blogs at GeekVersusGuitar
@MartyWilliamson– Guitarist from the great Chicago band Hello Dave
@TheRustyBadger – Russell North, Artist Relations for Fender UK
@greghoweguitar Guitarist Greg Howe
@jeffbeasley – One of our Shred Seminar Teachers and Columnist for Premier Guitar
@neilzaza – Neil is a great instrumental rock guitarist. Check out his website here.
@chickenfootjoe – Joe Satriani’s “Chickenfoot” account
@deanguitars – Offical Dean Guitars Twitter
@billyonbass – Bassist Billy Sheehan
@ace_frehley – Space Ace
@genesimmons – Professional Talker
@matthewwarnock – Guitar professor at WIU and Interlochen Arts Camp. Write for Modern Guitars and Just Jazz Guitar Magazine.
@SierraGuitars – Great affordable guitars
@firstbass45 – Professional Bass Player in New York City
@mschonbrun – Guitarist, Author, Educator (and NGW Alum), Marc Schonbrun
@normandyguitars – Normandy Guitars is making the only aircraft-grade aluminum archbody, flying V, and bass guitars on the market.
@Mlander1 – Owns a recording studio called Twelve String Studios out of which he teaches guitar, produce music and assist musicians in accomplishing their goals. He also has a monthy e-release in which he shares guitar tips.
@TreyGunn – Legendary member of King Crimson www.treygunn.com
@BethIsbell – Singer, Songwriter and NGW alum
@RainbowGuitars – Rainbow Guitars has been in business since 1975 and we specialize in Guitars and all items related.
@RockGuitarLife – I’m a musician and blogger who lives and breathes Rock and Roll and Guitars. I love playing guitar, reading about guitars and gear.
@RickLanning – I am a musician/singer/songwriter/teacher with over 35 years of stage and teaching experience. I teach guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and voice.
@WaltRibeiro – I am the ‘Internet’s Music Teacher’ and teach guitar online full time, consult, and write
@Ms_Anthrope – Webmistress for guitarists Jeff Loomis, Eric Peterson, Rob Cavestany
@ClaytonCalhoon– Intermediate seeking friendship and worthwhile links from those “in-the-know” focusing on truly understanding both acoustic and electric fretboards, with emphasis on contemporary Christian guitar!
@HeikeMatthiesen – I am classical pro, working as freelance concert player.
@BillFranco – Professional guitarist: touring, teaching & studio. based out of Saint Louis, MO & Nashville, TN.
@jimifan – Guitarist interested in online teaching Has a “lick of the day” blog and video video guitar lessons site.
@danielcastrop – Colombian Classical guitar player/student/composer. Currently studying at Loyola University New Orleans
@guitar_guru09 – Guitar Instruction Site That Covers Everything From Power Chords To Arpeggios….From Three Note Per String Scales To Alternate Picking And Everything In Between. http://www.GuitarChops101.Com
@guitarjournies – All about guitar. Reviews, comments, advice, stories you name it, but with a twist I live in Japan. I’m not Japanese, something strange is bound to happen.
@Foglerguitarist – Freelance classical guitar performer and teacher based in Lexington, KY.
@Tsmerk – Professional guitar player since 1965. Guitar teacher since 1968. Currently teaching for San Diego Community College District.
@jennfeather – Jenn from http://metalichicka.wordpress.com/
@badisblues – I’m an Epiphone-endorsed blues guitarist based in the Washington, DC area. I front the DC based band Bad Influence along with Roger Edsall on harp, Bob Mallardi on bass, and David Thaler on drums.
@MPFranco – A young proffesional guitarist centered in New Orleans, playing shows with a wide variety of local bands. Going on tour this summer and plans to be tweeting from the road!
@StreetMusician – Guitarist, musician, busker and solo artist. Street Musician blog has loads of free guitar lessons, tips, articles and advice to help you become a better musician.
@lachaineguitare – La Chaîne Guitare (The Guitar Channel in french) is a podcast in french about guitar and only guitar with interviews, short videos, topics, etc…
@purple_roger – I play jazz on a classical guitar. My music has roots in blues, rock and folk. I have a lot of original compositions. I do scores for commercials, documentaries and film and am always looking for more of that kind of work.
@matt_heaton – Boston-based guitar/bouzouki player. I perform and teach traditional Irish music. http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com
@protonepedals – We make cool pedals with signature models for Jason Becker, Rusty Cooley, Paul Raven, Christian Olde Wolbers…
@Whiteboy_Slim – Whiteboy Slim is a veteran Canadian Blues guitarist/vocalist. Winner of “Best Male Blues Artist” “Best Blues CD”, and “Best Blues Song” at the 2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Music Awards.
@ZUrlocker – Editor of GuitarVibe.com and NGW alum.
@RichMurray – Blogger at The Guitar Channel.
@mabnotes – Jazz Guitarist and NGW Faculty Member, Mike Baggetta.
@impactguitars – Small custom shop building eco friendly electric guitars.
@abguitar – NGW faculty member Aurelien Budynek
@eschnack -Solo acoustic guitarist, composer, producer, teacher. Currently residing in Berlin.
@mikeoutram - UK guitarist and composer. Blog at http://mikeoutram.com.
@jazzguitarlife -Â Jazz Guitar Life is an online publication featuring interviews, lessons and reviews of today’s up and coming Jazz Guitar Players, as well as a few established cats.
@PetersonTuners -Â Peterson Tuners official Twitter page.
@AnnaHill – Â guitarist Robin Hill.
@los_musicos – I am a guitarist with a small Latin band in London. I play an Alhambra flamenco electro-acustic, non standard Colombian tiple and cuatro and Puertorican cuatro. Full info: http://www.musicos.co.uk
@lauriemonk – Laurie Monk Truth In Shredding
@the_creamery Guitars, Pickups & Effects Pedals handcrafted in Manchester, UK
All the guitarist interviews you can handle: http://twitter.com/Fret12
All the guitarist interviews you can handle: http://twitter.com/Fret12
Awesome, thanks for this.
Pat