Jude Gold
After becoming a full-time Guitar Player editor in 2001, Jude Gold went on to write cover stories on every guitar hero from Slash and Brad Paisley to Pat Metheny and Neal Schon. He also hosts the No Guitar Is Safe podcast – “The guitar show where guitar heroes plug in” – which now has over 160 episodes (and counting!) you can stream for free.
In 2009, Jude moved to Los Angeles, where he became director of the guitar program at Musicians Institute (GIT). Then, in 2012, Jude joined Jefferson Starship and has been lead guitarist for the iconic rock band ever since. No matter which musical adventure Jude is on, though, he maintains his role as Los Angeles Editor of Guitar Player.
To see Jude’s “full contact” guitar style in action, check out his rendition of “Funkytown." Notably, after seeing this video, guitar legend Joe Satriani raved, “Jude’s ‘Funkytown’ is killin’!”
Latest articles by Jude Gold
“You’ve Got to Be an Open Page”: Jim Peterik Talks Songwriting on GP’s No Guitar Is Safe Podcast
By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold published
One of America's most successful rock 'n' roll tunesmiths joins Jude Gold on the latest episode.
"Michael Jackson Was the Most Driven Individual I’ve Ever Seen": Erick Walls Reflects on His Five Favorite Sessions
By Jude Gold published
Walls has worked with countless gospel, rock, R&B, pop, and country artists, and his list of favorite sessions is similarly eclectic.
Could This Be the Coolest Stereo Chorus Tone Ever? Watch Jamie West-Oram Demonstrate His “One Thing Leads to Another” Guitar Chops
By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold published
Video The Fixx guitarist reveals the studio secrets of the band’s 1983 top ten hit on GP's ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ podcast.
Erick Walls: "Playing in Church is Real-World Experience, and it Helps You Develop Good Sensibilities. You Recognize Early on What Works Versus What Doesn’t"
By Jude Gold published
The first-call session guitarist discusses the usefulness of the Kemper Profiler, the power of his ultra-funky thumb-pick attack, and the versatility of his Grosh Retro Classic.
Watch Greg Howe Shred on the GP ‘No Guitar is Safe’ Podcast
By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold published
Video The formidable virtuoso unleashes a barrage of licks and tricks from his considerable arsenal.
Watch Samantha Fish Up Close Performing “Gone for Good” on a Gibson Firebird
By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold published
Video Cop some moves from the blues-shredding firebrand in this classic 'No Guitar Is Safe' podcast episode.
Watch Kirk Fletcher Demonstrate His Favorite Blues Shuffles and Gospel Licks
By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold, Art Thompson published
Video Take away some knowhow from one of the greatest blues guitarists around.
Watch Philip Sayce’s Insane Human Whammy Demonstration
By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold published
Video The Jeff Healey guitarist shows us how to execute this attention-grabbing technique on Jude Gold’s fantastic ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ Guitar Player podcast.
“There Are Some Bizarre, Nebulous Forces At Work”: Guthrie Govan on Gigging
By Jude Gold published
With a new album in the bag – ‘Freeze: Live in Europe 2020’ – the Aristocrats guitar virtuoso delivers a faithful account of touring his rock-fusion supergroup.
Celisse on Mastering Guitar, Pedalboard Expansion and Why Sister Rosetta Tharpe is Rock & Roll’s True Pioneer
By Jude Gold last updated
Following high-profile stints with Melissa Etheridge and Lizzo, Celisse preps an album of her own.
How to Record a Great Live Album
By Jude Gold published
Marty Friedman shares his top ten tips.
The Five Guitar Commandments of Luke
By Jude Gold published
Steve Lukather’s priceless life lessons on making it big as a guitarist.
Neal Schon on Finding His Voice as an Instrumentalist, Learning Groove with Santana, and Recording Without an Amplifier
By Jude Gold published
Schon casts his guitar in the role of lead singer on 'Universe,' his new instrumental album.
The Basics of Malcolm Young's Unmistakable Rhythm Guitar Style
By Jude Gold published
In this bite-sized lesson, learn some of the building blocks of the monstrous rhythm guitar sound of the late AC/DC great.
Learn the Other “Purple Haze” Chord
By Jude Gold published
“E7#9 is so overused in the post-Stevie Ray world, that this chord makes a nice alternative.”
Fender Stories Collection Brent Mason Telecaster Review
By Jude Gold published
A sonic amusement park of classic and modern tones awaits you on the ultimate Nashville Tele
Troy Van Leeuwen Fires Up His New Fender Jazzmaster on the 'No Guitar Is Safe' Podcast
By Jude Gold published
What do Queens of the Stone Age, A Perfect Circle, Iggy Pop, and Failure all have in common? This musical jack-of-all-trades.
Don't Get Van Halen? Let's Fix That
By Jude Gold published
Dig deeper into Eddie Van Halen's pyrotechnic style and all becomes clear – he was all about fresh new sounds for rock.
Nile Rodgers Relives His Spectacular Career on the 'No Guitar Is Safe' Podcast
By Jude Gold published
The six-string maestro discusses the Fender Acoustasonic Stratocaster, and details his hugely influential funk guitar approaches.
Vernon Ice Black on Learning from Herbie Hancock, Touring with the Spice Girls and Honoring Jimi Hendrix
By Jude Gold published
The guitarist to the stars reflects on what it takes to be both a solo artist and a genre-hopping studio pro.
Molly Tuttle Shares Some Mesmerizing Songs and Techniques From Her New Album on the 'No Guitar Is Safe' Podcast
By Jude Gold published
No matter what particular guitar technique she's using, Tuttle has quite a knack for perfectly explaining, demonstrating and teaching it.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Demos His New Signature Strat and More on the 'No Guitar Is Safe' Podcast
By Jude Gold published
“My goal was to create an instrument that is as premium to look at as it is to play," the blues guitar great says.
Hear Brent Mason Demo His New Fender Signature Tele on the 'No Guitar Is Safe' Podcast
By Jude Gold published
“Honestly, it’s hard to tell this thing apart from the original,” says the Nashville A-lister of his new guitar.
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