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...
Guides
Gearing Up: A Guide to Old-School Blues Guitars and Their Modern Counterparts
From the December 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY STEVE JAMES "Right on Beale Street there, I bought my Stella. Paid $11 for it. It was hangin’ in a window... Read More...
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.
A Steel-String Guitarist’s Introduction to Nylon-String Techniques and Repertoire
In this guitar lesson you’ll learn to make simple changes that will profoundly affect your skill level and musicianship in playing nylon-string guitar.
10 Things Steel-String Players Should Know About Nylon-String Classical Guitars
A new guitar might just be what you need to spark some creativity. Here are 10 things you should know about nylon-stringed guitars, if you’re a steel-string player.
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.
Tips on How to Make a Living Writing Your Own Music
It can be difficult to eke out a living as an acoustic guitarist, but it is not impossible, and artists have found clever ways of adapting to these changing times.
Making a Living with Guitars: Teaching and Lutherie
Here are two ways to make a living with the acoustic guitar that don't involve making a hit song or being on the road most of the year.
Song Builder: How to Put Together a Repertoire—and Use it Wisely
From the March/April 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Jane Miller Whether you’re a solo singer-songwriter or instrumentalist, or you play with a group, as... Read More...
The Digital Troubadour, Part 2: How to record yourself to sound like yourself
From the January 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY NATHAN BELL In a recent piece, I discussed options for home-recording equipment at various price points. N... Read More...