Guitar Mastery Online

09/01/2026

I've updated the channel trailer on my YouTube channel.

It reflects the direction the channel has naturally taken — focusing on clarity, real-world use of guitar gear and software, and understanding why things work rather than just copying settings.

If you’re interested in thoughtful, practical guitar content without the hype, you can watch it here 👇

Welcome to the channel.I’m Paul Hill — a professional guitarist, teacher, and performer — sharing clear, practical ideas around guitar, gear, software, and m...

03/01/2026

This isn’t a fitness video.

I’m a working guitarist, and like many players, I’ve had back problems in the past. During lockdown, I had a moment where I could barely get out of bed — and that changed how I approached my health.

Last year, I committed to a simple daily habit and tracked it for an entire year.

This video is about guitar longevity, posture, and staying pain-free so you can keep playing for decades.

🎸 Watch here:
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On the 1st of January last year, instead of doing Dry January, I decided to do something different.I committed to doing pull-ups every single day for the who...

31/12/2025

A video from covid times when playing live on New Year's Eve was not an option. Back to a party time version this evening with the band.

Happy New Year!

I thought Auld Lang Syne would make a nice solo guitar arrangement. I have played Auld Lang Syne every New Year's Eve with a band for as long as I can rememb...

22/12/2025

15/12/2025

FM3 users — looper placement matters more than you think.
This clip shows why putting the Looper block at the end of the chain changes everything.
Clean chords recorded → switch to drive → solo over the loop
The loop stays clean. The lead tone changes. 🎸🔥
Most people miss this.
👉 Full explanation in my latest YouTube video
(Link in bio)

14/12/2025

In Part 2 of my FM3 looper series, I explain why where you place the Looper block completely changes how it behaves.

If your loop changes tone when you switch scenes… this is why.
In the video I cover:
🎸 Looper at the start vs end of the grid
🎸 Recording clean chords and soloing with drive
🎸 Locking in loop tone across scene changes
🎸 Using the looper for tone-tweaking and preset auditioning

If you use the Fractal Audio FM3, this is a really important workflow tip.

👉 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUPRfBgFgmc&list=PLADZyeqz11eRz03TtUeQ2OEFNErNmq7i8&index=15&pp=gAQBiAQB

(Part 1 covers precise trimming and multiple loops if you missed it.)

In Part 1, I showed how FM3-Edit makes looping easier with precise trimming, numerical control, and multiple loops.In this follow-up video, I cover something...

07/12/2025

New Video! 🎥🔥
FM3 users… you’re probably using the looper the hard way.

Most people stomp the looper on the floor and hope their timing is perfect.
But there’s a hidden feature in FM3-Edit that turns the looper into a precision practice machine.

In this video I show you how to:

🎯 Create perfect loops without timing the footswitch
🎯 Trim start/end points with drag edits or exact numbers
🎯 Build multiple loops inside one recording
🎯 Use keyboard tricks (Return, arrows, Cmd+Z, etc.)
🎯 Keep loops running while switching scenes
🎯 Use the metronome and quantise for better practice

If you own an FM3, this will completely change how you practise.

If you have any FM3 questions or want future videos on tones, presets, or workflow tips, just let me know! 🙌🎸

Unlock the real power of the Fractal Audio FM3 Looper.Most players think of it as a foot-controlled tool… but FM3-Edit turns it into an insanely precise prac...

23/11/2025

🎸 NEW: Master Guitar Modes in Under One Hour

I’ve just released a short, highly focused mini-course that teaches you the modes quickly and clearly — even if they’ve confused you for years.

👉 Get the Mini-Course (£9):
https://learn.guitarmasteryonline.com/master-guitar-modes

Perfect for:
✔ Improvising in any mode
✔ Understanding how every mode actually works
✔ Getting out of the “scale shape trap”
✔ Expanding your musical vocabulary

Clear. Practical. No fluff.

Jump in and start learning today!

Learn how to understand and use guitar modes in under one hour. A clear, step-by-step method to unlock the fretboard, create musical ideas, and improve your soloing fast.