Electric Guitar Virtuoso Mick Barr Discovers the Joy of Unplugging
Across these three new acoustic albums, guitarist Mick Barr has opened up worlds of possibility. We chatted about how he came to finally love the acoustic guitar.
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Guitar Talk: Gene Bertoncini and His Unique Nylon-String Approach to Jazz
Over his 5-decade career, guitarist Gene Bertoncini has worked with many musical greats in many different styles, from jazz—his specialty—to pop to Brazilian.
Slide Masters: 6 Guitarists Who Play Bottleneck Style in Fresh and Unexpected Ways
Six acoustic guitarists show the wide range of concepts, sounds, and inflections that can be brought to life with slide technique.
Tommy Emmanuel on the Trio Collaboration for His New Country and Bluegrass Album ‘Accomplice Series Volume 1′
Guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel discusses his recent collaboration with Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley on "Accomplice Series Volume 1."
How to Make Guitar Videos for YouTube
by Stephanie PowellYou’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...
Guitar Talk: Kaki King Is Still Pushing Boundaries on Her Latest Album
On her latest album, 'Modern Yesterdays,' Kaki King, returns with her trademark exploratory, percussive textures and seas of slowly unraveling moods.
Guitar Talk: Jimmy Buffett on His Evolving Collection of Golden-Era Instruments
Jimmy Buffett is as passionate a guitar aficionado, player, and collector as you’re likely to meet. Take a tour of his many rarified golden-era guitars.
Guitar Talk: Connecting with Leading UK Fingerstylist and Educator Tristan Seume
From the March/April 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Julie BergmanTristan Seume has made his way into the top tier of acoustic ... Read More...
Classical Guitar Standard Bearer Manuel Barrueco Explores His Roots in the Music of Spain and Cuba
From the March/April 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Mark SmallSpeaking about recording his upcoming album, classical guitar gi... Read More...
Out of the Shadows: Undersung Women of Blues Guitar
From the March/April 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Valerie TurnerLet’s be honest—role models for contemporary women playing b... Read More...