Stephanie Powell

Alan Barnosky demonstrating flatpicking on acoustic guitar

Learn the Fundamentals of Flatpicking on Guitar

What is flatpicking on guitar? Here's everything you need to know when it comes to learning flatpicking on guitar. We've also included tips on the best gear for flatpicking, too.

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10 Acoustic Rock Songs You Should Know

By Kate Koenig With this list, I present to you a collection of what I deem the Top 10 greatest acoustic rock songs of all time. Limited to ten choices, thi... Read More...

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Quiz: Do You Have Guitar Acquisition Syndrome?

Is your home filled with guitars? Every time you pass a music store you just have to go in and happen to walk out with something? Answer just four questions to... Read More...

Quiz: What Type of Guitar Player Are You?

You know which make of guitar is your favorite. Sure, you can name which styles of music you like to play the most without thinking twice. You definitely know ... Read More...

Remembering Singer-Songwriter Nanci Griffith (1953–2021)

From the AG archives: A look back at acoustic guitar player Nanci Griffith, who died on August 13, 2021, at the age of 68.

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How to Make Guitar Videos for YouTube

by Stephanie Powell You’ve mastered a bevy of chords and you can fingerpick like no other—and now you’re ready to create guitar videos for YouTube. Crafting... Read More...

Learn How to Play Guitar Online in 2021

Being a self-taught guitarist is pretty common. Here are a few ways to learn guitar online from a wide variety of the latest apps, subscriptions, and websites in 2021.

Chords at Your Fingertips | Acoustic Guitar Plus

A dozen four-week workouts each designed to engage both your fingers and your mind.

Play the Blues Like… | Acoustic Guitar Plus

Learn the styles of 12 all-time great pre- and postwar guitarists, from Elizabeth Cotten to Charley Patton to Alvin Youngblood Hart.

Collings Guitars Introduces New Cases at Winter NAMM 2017

Steve McCreary of Collings Guitars introduced a new guitar-case prototype at Winter NAMM 2017. Bill Collings, founder of the company, spent years designing t... Read More...