Monster Resources

Tip of the Week

Read this week's tip of the week or sign up and get the tip of the week emailed to you every week. This is where you can get the edge over the other players. Here is where John will give you tips on playing, performance, practice habits, motivation and so much more!

Blog

Take part of the Monster Community. Read John's blog entries on the latest news, product developments, personal opinions on products, artists and more! Place your comments and feedback for others to learn from.

Podcasts

Podcasts for those of you that are looking for great tips on playing guitar, learning strategies, performing and motivation. John Maurice Doyle, one of L.A.'s elite guitar instructors and performance coaches gives you insights and secrets that until now, only his top paying clients were entitled to. He'll also handle questions and suggestions from you the listener!

Articles

More news and information on a variety of topics! The fun never stops!

Tuner

By learning to use a good electronic tuner, over time your ears will learn how your guitar sounds when it's in tune. Try this online tuner and get your ear trained. We've also provided a variety of alternate tunings including Drop D, Eb tuning (1/2 step down), Open G and a list of bands and artists that use these tunings.

Chord Dictionary

Looking for some new voicings? Here's a great resource for quick reference on a variety of chords.

Metronome

Practicing with a metronome is a tremendous benefit to all musicians. Green Monster has provided this online metronome to use anytime, anywhere...for free. Also read John's tips on using a metronome.

Changing Strings

Can't figure out that Floyd Rose? Having trouble with your acoustic strings? Here's a tremendous resource with step-by-step instructions along with detailed photos for you to follow. Choose from a tune-o-matic bridge (Les Paul), acoustic or Floyd Rose bridge.