There is a reason the best players in the world get hired for the biggest rock shows in the world.

If you’re an aspiring musician, you may have already seen the ‘Hired Guns’ documentary on Netflix.

A “Hired Gun” is a top-tier musician who is brought on to play some of the biggest rock shows in the world, often on short notice. They are the guys in the background, making the leader look and sound great. In order to be a hired gun, you have to be at the next level of tightness and tastefulness.

How can you work towards playing like the biggest go-to players in the world? Here are five tips for any level of guitarist looking to light up the path.

1) Warm Up

Though this may seem insignificant, warming up your hands before practicing and performing is a great habit to get into.

In a literal sense, it can be difficult to play well with cold hands. It can also be hard on your joints. Make sure your hands are not frozen stiff when you start playing. Warm...