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Instrumentalists

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet Marks 40 Years of Inspiring Guitarists, Composers, and Fans Around the World

The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ), which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, is as renowned for its virtuosity as for its adventurous musical programming.

Mark Small
August 17, 2022

Jazz

Acoustic Jazz Guitar Lesson: An Easy Introduction to Swing Leads

Marcy Marxer with acoustic guitar, photo by Michael G. Stewart

Interested in playing swing guitar leads but don't know how to get started? Here I'll show how get the most mileage out of just a few notes—while getting a great workout on the fretboard.

Marcy Marxer
July 25, 2022

Country, Bluegrass, Americana, Sing and Play

‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ Learn an Easy Guitar Version of this Classic Popularized by Elvis

singer-songwriter Maurice Tani seated and holding an acoustic guitar

"Are You Lonesome Tonight" was a big hit for Elvis. For this easy guitar arrangement in the key of G major, we’re going to concentrate on just the main body of the song.

Maurice Tani
June 5, 2022

Rock, Sing and Play

How to Play James Taylor’s Timeless Cowboy Lullaby “Sweet Baby James”

Here are some tips on how to play "Sweet Baby James,” the 1970 title track of James Taylor’s second album. Taylor himself has called it his best song.

Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers
May 29, 2022

Guides and How To, Vintage and Collectible Guitars

A Guide to Identifying Common Acoustic Guitar Shapes and Sizes

acoustic guitar body shapes (martin and gibson) from acoustic guitar magazine

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.