In this book of columns from "Guitar For The Practicing Musician," guitar legend Steve Morse offers his own practical advice and personal philosophy on what it means to be a guitarist. Sections dealing with Steve's own hands-on practice, technique, sound, and equipment experience are augmented by his real-life experiences, from playing Carnegie Hall to what happens when the equipment truck breaks down. "Open Ears" is a practical guide to a musician's life, written by one of the most celebrated guitarists of our time.