The groundbreaking songwriter and guitarist sat down for an extended conversation about the inspirations behind his recent release, ‘Twilight Override,’ and his latest burst of creativity.
The singer-songwriter reflects on her 30-year career through the prism of her latest work, ‘Crown of Roses,’ a moving set of songs infused with folk, gospel, country blues, and dashes of flamenco.
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In this lesson we will explore how chord shapes are especially useful for soloing over songs that use chords from outside the key.
A rugged, reliable, preamp with all the essentials for high-fidelity acoustic amplification.
This guitar arrangement combines bass and chords in one part that can stand alone, and it’s a blast to play.
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Hull’s rich tone and attention to detail in the chord voicings and picking patterns are evident throughout this heartfelt and beautifully crafted song.
To celebrate the life and legacy of Bob Weir (1947–2026), we are republishing this cover interview and lesson from AG's August 2008 issue
Hull reveals how mandolin and guitar work together to power her songwriting and creativity.
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In this lesson we'll explore techniques to connect notes to help you create a more flowing sound and open up expressive possibilities in your solos
“When I’m Sixty-Four” makes a great guitar song—whether played with a pick, fingers, or hybrid style, as it’s arranged here.
Even if you usually stick to rhythm playing, all you need to craft cool, musical solos are some straightforward ingredients that are right at your fingertips.
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Welles, 32, is a genuine phenomenon—an internet-era troubadour clearly in the tradition of Guthrie, Dylan, Prine, and Ochs (and Cobain, too), yet also very much of this moment.
The singer-songwriter’s new album is a beautiful and emotionally deep piece of work—suffused with sadness yet ultimately conveying a feeling of celebration of familial love.
The guitar part is challenging yet satisfying to learn, full of unusual changes and rich voicings.
Welcome to a new Basics series that offers entry points into the world of soloing—for newcomers to lead playing as well as those looking to strengthen their foundations.
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A champion of outsiders and an early crowdfunding trailblazer, Sobule’s 35-year songbook married sly humor, weird chords, and unforgettable hooks.
Set to a bouncy minor-key groove, “Foxes” features some fine picking and is very fun to play, with a melodic solo that could stand on its own as an instrumental.
Isbell owns some prized vintage guitars, but when it came to recording his latest solo acoustic album, the singer-songwriter turned to this smaller and plainer 0-17.
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Isbell sheds light on the creative choices behind his new solo album, a stunning close-up portrait that shows why he's one of today’s most revered singer-songwriters.
When playing accompaniment, you have melody notes literally at your fingertips in and around the chord shapes—you just need to find those notes and spotlight them.
You’d be hard pressed to find a better selection of top contemporary instruments—or a more inviting space in which to put your hands on them.
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First released in 1994 with the movie ‘Reality Bites,’ “Stay” is in the long lineage of breakup songs, but in many respects is far from a conventional pop song.
This well-used dreadnought is the original guitar of the Acoustic Guitar Project, which challenges songwriters to write and record a song in one week on a specific instrument.
In the 30 years since releasing her breakthrough hit, “Stay,” Loeb has thrived as a musician, film/TV/voice actor, theater writer and composer, radio host, and entrepreneur.
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By breaking up strums and playing single notes across chord shapes, you can bring melodic lines out of your accompaniment and make embellishments pop.
