This month Charlie Griffiths gets Imposter Syndrome, with a look at the playing style of this YouTube sensation and solo artist from London.

Sophie Lloyd on stage playing her modern Kiesel signature guitar

Sophie Lloyd is one of our most prolific and successful YouTube guitarists. Her unique shred guitar covers and tuition videos have garnered millions of views and earned her an extremely loyal fanbase.

She is now touring with Machine Gun Kelly and released her first solo album, Imposter Syndrome in 2023. The album is filled with heavy rock swagger, metal riffs and solos.

Sophie is joined by guest vocalists like Lizzy Hale, Matt Heafy and Michael Starr, affirming the respect Sophie has gained within a few short years.

One of the most impressive aspects of Sophie’s playing is her creative propensity to combine techniques while maintaining a logical musical thread. Here we will focus on some of the techniques Sophie employs, from legato, to sweeping, to tapping, and finally combining them seamlessly.