Award-winning master guitarist, co-founder of bands Racer X and Mr. Big, and internationally-renowned shred guitar icon, Paul Gilbert has been an instructor at ArtistWorks since 2012 and has played an integral role in helping us achieve, and continue to live up to, our mission to teach the world music.

Not only is Paul a virtuosic player who has pushed the boundaries of the guitar and taken the instrument to new heights, but he’s also a phenomenal teacher with a deep passion for education and sharing the beauty of the guitar and music with others.

We’re excited and beyond proud to announce that, on June 26, 2023, Paul completed his 14,000th Video Exchange. Congratulations Paul! What an amazing milestone, and a true testament to your dedication to your students and commitment to sharing your knowledge. Thank you for all that you do!

And, thank you to all of Paul’s wonderful rock guitar pupils for consistently submitting videos!

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“What is a Video Exchange, you may be wondering? If you sign up for my online rock guitar school at ArtistWorks, you can send me a video, I’ll watch you play and listen to any of your questions, and I send a custom-made video guitar lesson back,” Paul explains. “I’ve done this over 14,000 times, and I’m having such a great time connecting and communicating with everyone at the school.”

Paul is celebrating this impressive milestone by giving away an exclusive prize package to the students who submitted his 13,000th and 14,000th Video Exchanges respectively. Included in the prize package is an Overdrive Preamp Pedal from JHS Pedals signed by Paul!

“So, I hope you’ll join up and I can hear you play, and I can give you the best ideas that I can think of to help you grow as a guitar player,” expresses Paul. “And, who knows, maybe you’ll be Video Exchange number 15,000!”

Check out this message from Paul about reaching this outstanding achievement:

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Have you always wanted to learn how to shred on guitar? Through our comprehensive guitar lessons online and Video Exchange Learning platform here at ArtistWorks, you can learn directly from rock guitar icon Paul Gilbert, and get personal feedback on your playing.

Paul’s course starts with the basics and teaches everything from beginner rock riffs to advanced shred techniques and beyond. So, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, all levels are welcome and all students will grow and improve their skills as guitarists and musicians!

Sample some free music lessons here and see what makes ArtistWorks courses some of the best online music lessons around!

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