Latest about Joni Mitchell
“In trying to make this huge sound, she ended up with this ‘one-person band’ approach that was completely different to the guitarists that’d gone before”: Jon Gomm on how Joni Mitchell changed progressive acoustic guitar forever
One acoustic hero pays tribute to another, with Gomm pinpointing the pioneering approaches championed by Mitchell that make her one of the most influential acoustic players of all time
Watch Joni Mitchell play a Parker Fly at her first headline show in 23 years
The folk legend showcased her recently reacquired guitar-playing abilities during the closing stages of the mammoth three-hour performance
Session guitar legend Michael Landau reveals what it takes to play with the biggest artists of all time and explains why “Strats are the ultimate couch guitar”
As Fender releases two signature Stratocasters for the session guitar hero, he reflects on recording with the likes of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Joni Mitchell – and what it’s like to play on a Pink Floyd track in front of David Gilmour
The 10 best covers of Charles Mingus songs
From Keith Richards to Joni Mitchell, we chart the 10 best takes on ‘The Angry Man of Jazz’, Charles Mingus
David Crosby: “I’m usually trying to tell a story. Musically, I think it has to do with the fact that I like more complex chord structures and progressions”
In one of his final guitar interviews, the free-thinking founder of The Byrds and CSNY reflected on his storied career and discussed the making of his final, Joni Mitchell-inspired album, For Free
Joni Mitchell watched online videos to relearn guitar after brain aneurysm
The legendary songwriter picked up an electric guitar for her performance of Just Like This Train at this year's Newport Folk Festival, which marked her first full live set in 20 years
Watch Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell make surprise appearances at Newport Folk Festival
The legendary songwriters stole the show when they appeared as guests during sets that were originally scheduled as tributes to their musical legacies
Harness Joni Mitchell's acoustic imagination with this lesson on dulcimers, altered tunings and cluster chords
A deep dive into the singer-songwriter's aptitude for experimental tunings, and how you can incorporate them into your own compositions
