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These 5 female guitarists of the '80s are criminally underrated

If nothing else, the '80s were the decade of shred. Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy Rhoads, Steve Vai: These are some of the names that come to mind when thinking of all sorts of virtuosic ...
CBS News

Women guitarists are increasing in popularity on social media and changing the face of music

Featured Host, "CBS Mornings;" Anchor, "CBS News 24/7" Vladimir Duthiers is a featured host of "CBS Mornings" and serves as anchor for CBS News 24/7. The Peabody Award- and Emmy Award-winning ...
Billboard

Men Have Dominated the Guitar Market For Decades, But Sales Among Women Are Surging. Here’s Why

As the guitar industry strives to keep up its post-pandemic momentum, manufacturers are making inroads with women, who make up an increasing percentage of new players. By Steve Knopper In a TikTok ...
Yahoo

Nita Strauss opens up about the support of her guitar hero, Steve Vai, and her hopes to inspire more female guitar players

Nita Strauss' stock has elevated to great heights in recent years, with many considering her the cream of the crop for female shredders. But despite her rising star, she still gets "nervous about" her ...
WLTX

Female guitarists gain prominence on social media and beyond

NEW YORK — In the evolving world of music, one shift is challenging the once male-dominated field of guitarists. Social media has spotlighted a wave of female guitarists, showcasing their talent and ...
JamBase

Susan Tedeschi Talks Female Guitar Players, Her Incredible Voice, ‘I Am The Moon’ & More With Maggie Rose

Tedeschi Trucks Band frontwoman and guitarist Susan Tedeschi was the guest on the latest episode of JamBase partner Osiris Media’s Salute The Songbird With Maggie Rose. Susan chatted with Maggie about ...
Indy Week

Molly Tuttle Is IBMA’s First Female Nominee for Guitarist of the Year—And She’s Not Stopping There

Though she was raised in California’s Bay Area, Molly Tuttle grew up in bluegrass. She regularly went to Kathy Kallick and Laurie Lewis shows, and listening to records with her music teacher dad. The ...
The Tennessean

Jackie Venson's bluesy sound adds to a growing Black female guitar 'revolution'

While speaking with the Tennessean at the Analog at downtown Nashville's Hutton Hotel, Austin-based guitarist Jackie Venson laughs loudly, her mouth wide open and her eyes flashing in giddy hilarity.
Yahoo

Women guitarists are increasing in popularity, changing the face of music

In the evolving world of music, one shift is challenging the once male-dominated field of guitarists. Social media has spotlighted a wave of female guitarists, showcasing their talent and passion for ...