Trigger Fingers: A Look at Willie Nelson’s Jazz-Inspired Guitar Style
Though Willie Nelson is most easily described as a country musician, elements of jazz have always permeated his style. Here, Adam Levy digs into Nelson's acoustic guitar approach.
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How Singer-Songwriter Anaïs Mitchell Tapped Into Tradition in Hadestown—and New Band Bonny Light Horseman
Back in 2006, Anaïs Mitchell was in a Vermont studio with producer/guitarist Michael Chorney working on her album The Brightness. Then in her mid-20s, she was already a rising star of the singer-songwriter world, winning the Kerrville Folk Festival’s New…
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Woody Guthrie’s Songwriting Wisdom
Guthrie is in many ways our prototypical singer-songwriter, showing the young Bob Dylan, among countless others, how to use old songs to make new ones.
DIY Folk: What It Takes to Survive and Thrive in the Streaming Era
At the 2019 Folk Alliance International conference, held in Montréal in February, evidence of the vitality and diversity of the contemporary folk scene was everywhere, as nearly 3,000 attendees representing 47 countries crammed the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel with acoustic…
The Best Concert You Ever Headlined
From our friends at Guitar Mash: In an increasingly disconnected world, Guitar Mash creates community through its signature Urban Campfires — participatory music and storytelling events led by world-class guitarists and singer-songwriters that change how we experience music and connect…
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Chords at Your Fingertips | Acoustic Guitar Champions
A dozen four-week workouts each designed to engage both your fingers and your mind.
Acoustic Guitar Sessions Presents Adam Levy
Even if you don’t know it, you’ve probably heard Adam Levy’s fine guitar work.
Beyond Strumming | Acoustic Guitar Champions
Learn to create dynamic accompaniment parts in any setting.
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Video Lesson: Bringing Sunny Sounds Into Shadowy Harmony
Playing melodies in parallel sixths evokes the sweet sound of classic Memphis soul. Here's how to use sixths in a variety of musical ways
Video Lesson: Cultivate Your Standalone Guitar Skills
Here you’ll learn a few fundamental solo-guitar concepts that will get you started and leave you with enough tools to continue developing at your own pace.