I’ve been learning to play the guitar for about a year now (with little headway – it’s just something to do when I’m not writing). My quest to understand the instrument has opened my eyes to the beauty of more technically obsessive musicians. Lately I’ve been taking great pleasure in listening intently to the music of the people below. Watching them play is like having an anatomy lesson in the instrument. They dissect every potential that lies hidden in the fret board. If you’re into it, click on some of these videos and see what I mean.

Eric Mongrain