Instrumentalists | Acoustic Guitar

Improviser Grant Gordy Thrives in the String-Band Ensemble Setting of His Latest Work

Since Grant Gordy's 2010 self-titled debut album, he has used bluegrass as a foundation while stretching out far beyond the genre’s confines to find his voice as an improviser, composer, and arranger.

Gyan Riley seated on steps with a nylon-string guitar photo by Robin Hanleyi

Kaleidoscope Ears: Gyan Riley Has a Unique Approach to Nylon-string Guitar

Gyan Riley’s big ears and deep guitar skills have taken him from solo shows to classical ensembles.

British fingerstyle guitar pioneer Davey Graham

A Survey of British Fingerstyle Guitar from the 1960s to the Present

British guitarists Davey Graham, Martin Carthy, John Renbourne, and their contemporaries created a body of work that set the template for modern players while helping extend the expressive range of the steel-string guitar in general.

Catching Up with the Eclectic Guitarist and Composer Andrew York

Catching up with guitarist and composer Andrew York on the launch of his online video subscription service, Andrew's Den.

Five Questions for David Hamburger, Author of ‘The Acoustic Guitar Method’

We checked in to learn about what David's been up to lately and to hear his suggestions on remote learning.

GUITAR TALK: Union Station Guitarist Ron Block on Developing Your Bluegrass Technical Skills

Ron Block discusses his formative influences, buying his first good guitar at his father’s music store, his tunings, and the best way to start learning to play bluegrass.

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