Spring is a great time for a musical field trip! We’re encouraging players to head to a local Bedell dealer to try new instruments, and to enter to win a Bedell Wildfire. To enter to win a Bedell Wildfire, visit any Bedell dealer now through July 31st, snap a photo…
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Sponsored Story from Elixir Strings Adding percussion to your playing-style opens up a host of new musical opportunities. Newton Faulkner reveals his favorite sweet spots on the guitar body for creating kick, snare and hip-hop percussive effects, using a Benjamin acoustic strung with Elixir® Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Strings. “These Phosphor…
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED Our lucky winner was Mark M. of Muskegon, MI!
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Sponsored by Elixir Strings Clive Carroll gives us a fingerstyle workout master class. You’ll love these playing exercises for a smoother and more versatile fingerstyle technique. Following Clive’s tips will help you learn how to emphasize certain notes, achieve varied tones without a pick and get your fingers flowing in…
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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED Our lucky winner was D. Dwayne M. from Penkinston, MS!
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This lucky contestant won a Martin Custom Shop 00-28K Koa Acoustic Guitar from The Music Zoo! We think they look like a perfect pair. If you’re feeling lucky, head over to our Win page to see which giveaways are currently open for entries. Check out the specs of Kaylen’s prize below. This stunning piece…
Sponsored by Elixir Strings Rhythm hand strumming techniques can be the most important thing an acoustic player needs to have. Make your rhythm playing stellar. Los Angeles session guitarist, songwriter and teacher, Tom Strahle, talks about thinking like a drummer and being a great rhythm guitar player. This is a…
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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED Our lucky winners were: Third Prize – Diego L. from Badajoz, Spain Second Prize – Jennifer H. from Lynnwood, WA Grand Prize – Paul M. from Towaco, NJ
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED Our lucky winner was Timothy T. from Fuquay Varina, NC
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED Our lucky winner was Mark H. from Iowa City, IA
Presented By: Córdoba You’re watching PART TWO of Cordoba’s “How to Play Fingerstyle Guitar” technique lesson! Be sure to watch the first part of this series before moving on to this portion of the lesson. Fingerstyle technique is used in almost every genre and style of music, from timeless classical pieces…
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Presented by Homespun Music Instruction Learn to use DADGAD tuning to create compelling and powerful fingerstyle blues instrumentals. Al Petteway’s unique approach to a classic genre will transform your arrangements with new ideas and thrillingly different sounds. On his DVD lesson, “Blues Guitar Arrangements in DADGAD Tuning,” Al teaches a…
Presented By: Elixir® Strings Tom Strahle moved to Los Angeles when he was 21 years old, specifically to become a session guitarist. Not knowing anyone in LA, it was very difficult to reach his goals. Well, he’s reached them! Tom is a first call LA session guitarist. His days are booked…
Presented By: Elixir® Strings The one and only Phil Keaggy loves capos. If one is good, two are better! Check out his playing, capo technique and looping in this video by Elixir Strings. Not familiar with Phil Keaggy? Phil is a seven-time Dove Award winner and two-time Grammy nominee. Phil has…
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Presented By: JamPlay.com Master Flamenco guitarist Marcelo Berestovoy teaches you how to play the basic rumba strum pattern in 7 easy steps. Once you know this strum pattern you can apply it to some simple Spanish chord progressions and you’re playing Flamenco guitar! Of course there is much more to learning…
Presented By: Córdoba Fingerstyle technique is used in almost every genre and style of music, from timeless classical pieces to today’s top hits. Instead of strumming chords, pluck individual strings to “decorate” the harmony! In this video, learn the basics of fingerstyle technique in under five minutes! Iren Arutyunyan is one…
Presented by Elixir® Strings Instrument care and maintenance is an integral aspect of owning a guitar, and when carrying out your regular checks and cleaning routine, it’s important to check the condition of each and every component of your guitar. Did you know that a buildup of debris in the…