Using famous solos by Eddie Van Halen, Mark Knopfler, George Harrison, and Slash, we look at what it takes to actually "take a solo." What goes on behind the solo, what is in the mind of the performer ...

I’ve had three forays into learning to play an instrument. The first was with my dad. He’s a fantastic piano player so I grew ...

Five new awards contenders (including Denzel’s son) share their debut jitters, the best advice they received and how “you have to bring … your entire being to the film.” ...