Is My Child Old Enough to Learn Guitar?
If your child (or grandchild or other kid in your life) has expressed an interest in playing guitar, you may be wondering if they’re too young to begin lessons.
Learn Guitar
There are so many ways to learn guitar. Lessons, classes, apps, books, videos, clinics, camps, workshops, courses. Here's a sample of the advice and stories Acoustic Guitar has posted over the years to help you get started, plus a few easy campfire songs just perfect for beginners.
Digital Conservatories: Online Learning Resources for Classical Guitarists
We looked into a number of the most popular classical-guitar learning sites and offer profiles of three here; at the end you’ll also find brief glimpses of four others.
Between the Lines: All About Guitar Notation
Here you’ll learn how guitar notation evolved into the sophisticated tool it is today, how it’s prepared for publications like AG, and most important, how you can use it to learn new music, whatever your style.
Am I Too Old to Learn Guitar?
If we, at whatever age, are truly determined to make music come out of those six strings, we will.
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The Best Websites and Apps for Learning Guitar
It's never been easier to teach yourself guitar, mostly because of the wide variety of apps, software, and websites to learn from.
While My Guitar Gently Smirks: Ben Fong-Torres Reflects on Learning Guitar as an Older Adult
Rock journalist Ben Fong-Torres has interviewed some of the greatest guitarists of all time, but recently he tried playing for himself.
How to Find the Right Guitar Teacher
While having options is a good thing, it’s still important to take your time selecting a guitar teacher. Here's how to find the right guitar teacher.
Ear Training Will Make You a Better Guitarist and Musician
Set aside just a few minutes a day to work on these steps, and you can make noticeable progress within weeks.
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Syracuse’s Guitar League has Created an Impressive Model for Both Teaching and Learning
On a Monday night in Syracuse, New York, guitar cases line the walls of a hotel meeting room. Around 70 players, many cradling their instruments, are listening to a presentation by singer-songwriter Tim Burns, leader of the local Americana band Two Hour Delay. Burns is sharing ideas on how to back up another guitarist, and to demonstrate, he’s invited to the stage John Cadley, a veteran of the bluegrass/country scene in upstate New York and beyond (Lou Reid & Carolina once topped the bluegrass charts with Cadley’s song “Time”).
Video Lesson: Get Rhythm, Part 1: Beats, Meters, and More
THE PROBLEM
Rhythm is a shaky area for you. You have a difficult time communicating a rhythmic idea unless you can play it; you have a tendency to fall into fam... Read More...