Parlor Guitars: A Brief History and Buyer’s Guide
Interest in small-bodied parlor guitars—precursors to the bulky modern dreadnought—is skyrocketing. Learn all about these guitars, why players love them, and which model could be right for you.
Guides
Is My Child Old Enough to Learn Guitar?
If your child (or grandchild or other kid in your life) has expressed an interest in playing guitar, you may be wondering if they’re too young to begin lessons.
A Guitarist’s Guide to Live Streaming
If you’d like to start streaming your performances or lessons, this comprehensive guitarist's guide to live streaming is a good place to start.
Online Learning Resources and Digital Tools for Acoustic Guitar
The amount of options for learning acoustic guitar online can be overwhelming. In this list you'll find apps and websites for learning guitar to help with anything you're working on.
Between the Lines: All About Guitar Notation
Here you’ll learn how guitar notation evolved into the sophisticated tool it is today, how it’s prepared for publications like AG, and most important, how you can use it to learn new music, whatever your style.
Get Heard: A Guide to Acoustic Guitar Pickups and Amplification
Here we cover the 3 main elements of an acoustic guitar amplification system: pickups, preamps/DIs, and amplifiers/PA systems.
Class Action: Tips on Building a Successful Guitar Teaching Practice
Teaching guitar can provide a welcome financial supplement along with flexibility. Whether you want to recruit a few students or develop a full schedule, here are a few suggestions to get the ball rolling.
Am I Too Old to Learn Guitar?
If we, at whatever age, are truly determined to make music come out of those six strings, we will.
What to Look for When Buying a Gypsy-Jazz Guitar, from Tone to Playability
A gypsy jazz guitar's optimal setup differs from that of a regular steel-string. Here's what to look when buying a gypsy jazz guitar.
Virtual Jamming: The Latest Tools for Playing Together in Real Time
Here are some solutions for musicians looking for a way to play music together over the internet, hoping to be able to perform for others or just jam together.