Ask the Expert: What’s the Deal with Nylon Guitar Strings?
Guitar repair expert Martin Keith explains the differences between steel and nylon guitar strings and shares some useful terminology.
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Cristina Vane’s Slide Guitar Takes Center Stage On ‘Make Myself Me Again’
On Christina Vane's album Make Myself Me Again, the slide guitarist is exploring what it means to reconnect with herself in a new, unfamiliar city where she seems to fit right in.
Bluegrass Elder Statesman Peter Rowan Still at the Top of His Craft with ‘Calling You From My Mountain’
There's a lived-in clarity to these songs: Over and over, Rowan bridges the distance between bluegrass tradition and Buddhist practice.
Learn the Fundamentals of Flatpicking on Guitar
What is flatpicking on guitar? Here's everything you need to know when it comes to learning flatpicking on guitar. We've also included tips on the best gear for flatpicking, too.
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A Guide to Identifying Common Acoustic Guitar Shapes and Sizes
The steel-string acoustic guitar appears in many different sizes and shapes. This guide gives a general understanding of the most common styles and what they may offer players
‘Home Sweet Home’: Try a Flatpicking Workout Inspired by a Banjo Classic
Try this flatpicking acoustic guitar workout for "Home Sweet Home," inspired by the banjo classic.
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.
Does Nashville Have the Best Guitar Shops in the Country?
Here's a look inside Music City’s "Temples of Spruce" to find out if Nashville really does have the best guitar shops in the country.
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A Survey of British Fingerstyle Guitar from the 1960s to the Present
This generation of British guitarists created a body of work that set the template for modern players while helping extend the expressive range of the steel-string guitar in general.
‘Handmade to Hand Played’ – A Thompson Featured Artist CD
Sponsored by PK Thompson: Thompson Guitars has created a CD to honor Preston Thompson with proceeds going to a Scholarship fund. Enjoy the sounds of a ... Read More...