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Matt Owen

INSANE: It is a daunting task but its totally doable once you get it its like breathing eric johnson has a valuable lesson for players trapped in patterns | Rare Historical Photos

Eric Johnson performs in concert during the Austin Blues Festival at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on April 25, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

Eric Johnson is a bona fide modern day guitar great, so every time he talks tone and technique, we listen.

In a new interview with Guitarist, the Stratocaster master offered some sage advice for players that feel “trapped in patterns”, and shared a valuable lesson in the quest to achieve total fretboard freedom.

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