Djordje Lukovic is a guitarist, songwriter, and lifelong student of music with deep roots in the Serbian metal scene and beyond. From packed festivals to intimate clubs, Djordje has played over 500 shows across Europe, bringing his love of guitars (particularly his beloved CBS-era Fender Stratocasters) to audiences of all sizes.
While known for his heavy riffs and stage presence with bands like Centurion, Quasarborn, and Space Eater, Djordje's passion extends far beyond performance. He's a devoted explorer of guitar history, tone, and technique, with a special appreciation for songwriting as the soul of musical expression.
At InstruFESR, he draws on years of hands-on experience, from touring to writing a book on blues guitar, to help readers better understand the instrument, the culture surrounding it, and the artists who shaped its evolution. Djordje also writes for outlets like GuitarZoom, and continues to create music for a wide range of audiences.
Nowadays, more than ever, you can hear a lot of the members of the old guard saying that there is no good music today. For the rock-tinged folk, that is synonymous with the assumption that there are no excellent guitar players today.
In reality, there is a whole new guitar revival going on, with some of the players spearheading a new, radically different approach to the sounds and technique.
Developing a list of the greatest guitarists ever is a pretty daunting task. Over the last 100 years, there were so many stellar guitar players who left their mark on music as we know it. The fact that I had to leave out some greats in favor of some others was nothing short of heartbreaking.
However, I have seen a great deal of utility in writing such a list. Maybe the next Robert Johnson, Yngwie Malmsteen, or Ritchie Blackmore is out there reading this article in hopes of getting inspired.
Over the decades, there have been so many great female guitar players. However, nowadays, it seems as if the expansion has finally reached its peak, and a definitive list is much needed.
So, without much further ado, let me get you up to date with one of the fastest-growing and most potent sections of our industry!
The decade-long surge of the ukulele’s popularity seems to be as lively as ever!
Besides being a real cutie of an instrument, the uke is very easy to get started and thus keeps new players very engaged. Well, initially, at least.
Which is better: acoustic, or electric? The ever-dreaded question!
If you are wondering which one to buy, and are looking to gather enough useful info to make a good consumer decision, look no further! We’ll explain everything you need to know today!
Let’s jump right in!
One of the main factors of the Cultural Revolution that took place in the 20th century was rock ‘n roll itself.
Spearheading the age of spiritual and social change were the big rock bands of that era.
Changing the strings on your electric guitar might seem daunting at first. This is a refined skill and you must possess a certain level of attention to detail. However, as you get the gist of it, you will be master this skill in no time.
As in most things, the case here is not what’s better, it’s what’s more appropriate for your personal needs.
If you are a beginner guitar player, you have come to the right place, as we will be sure to cover all the basics. Even if you’re a seasoned veteran, we believe you can find value in this article. We are sure you will learn some precious info you have missed out on until now!
Every new endeavor is challenging, there’s no doubt about that. However, everything gets easier with time. Just think how hard it would be to learn a new language, and then take stock of how much you have mastered your native tongue.
By the same token, if you put your work in – in the form of small digestible chunks – you will get much better at playing guitar in no time.
Have your strings lost all signs of life? Maybe it doesn’t even sound like you’re playing a guitar. Well, in that case, save yourself some trouble and get those strings changed! What if you are in dire straits (not you, Mr. Knopfler) financially? So you need to work with the strings you already have? Or maybe your strings got dirty but didn’t get the life sucked out of them? In that case, make sure to read on! We’re going to teach you all of the tricks of the string...