Have you ever gone into a music store to try out a new guitar, and just felt nervous? Maybe you were trying out an amp, or some pedals, or just shopping aimlessly. Why is it, when we turn up that volume, we all (ok, well, some of us at least...) …
Review: Yellow (Master’s Choice) Acoustic from Furch Guitars
One of the few bright spots in 2020 was that I was able to test drive Furch Guitars' Yellow "Master's Choice" acoustic. Here's my conclusions (if it's too long, skip to the bottom for the big surprise...). About Furch Guitars Furch Guitars is …
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Apple Watch Apps That Can Help You Play Guitar
Technology has had such an impact on everyday life. Everything from work to entertainment has experienced some form of technological innovation. In fact, even musicians have discovered new ways to nurture their talents through the use of technology. …
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Taylor Guitars Introduces A New Acoustic Body Shape With Debut Of The Grand Theater
At the beginning of October, Taylor Guitars announced the release of its brand-new acoustic body shape — the Grand Theater. Known as the Taylor GT, the company’s latest body shape introduces a new category of acoustic guitar in size, feel and sound. …
Two New Collapsible Travel Guitars From Journey Instruments
Journey Instruments is introducing two unique models just in time for fall travels. Both guitars were created in response to customer demand for a solution to the unique travel requirements faced by traveling musicians. Classical guitar players …
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New SongKit App Reimagines the Digital Songbook
Thomas Grapperon has just released SongKit , an AI-powered songbook app for iPhone and iPad. With SongKit, the user can edit or display songs with chords for pianos or guitar-like instruments (guitar, bass, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, …). The app …
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Album Review: Seven Original Pieces for Solo Guitar by Bret Williams
Bret Williams has released his third album, Seven Original Pieces for Solo Guitar. Classical Guitar Magazine describes Williams as, "Alluring...accomplished." And Tony Morris, of NPR's Classical Guitar Alive! program describes Williams' playing on …
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The Martin X Series Acoustic Guitar Aims To Be Your Daily Commuter
Earlier this year, Martin released it's "X Series", an economical line of acoustic guitars made for the ins and outs of daily living. With a price tag in the $500-700 range, Martin hopes this guitar will be your "daily commuter". Taking the X …
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Top Guitar Games For Your Mobile Device
Playing the guitar can be empowering, it can be therapeutic and most of all, it can be fun. Creating music for others is something that has gone on for generations, often speaking to people in ways words cannot. Sadly, the ability to play the …
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6 Percussive Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons That Will Reshape Your Playing
Percussive fingerstyle guitar has captured the imagination of acoustic guitarists around the world. From classic acoustic players like Michael Hedges to modern groundbreakers like Mike Dawes, percussive technique has opened up new possibilities for …
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Guitar Review: Orangewood Guitar’s First Solid Mahogany Series
Orangewood Guitars launched their first-ever series of mahogany guitars - the Highland Mahogany series. Orangewood's Highland series of guitars have been an attractive meetup of price and quality, providing quality acoustic models at a price many …
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Furch Guitars Expands Green Energy Sourcing
Furch Guitars (Furch), one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium-quality acoustic guitars, recently expanded its environmental activities by the use of green energy. Starting this year, all electricity is from fully renewable sources, which …
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Album Review: “A Time When Things Were New” by Ben Gateno
Classical guitarist, Ben Gateno, releases "A Time When Things Were New", a 19-track album of early twentieth century solo guitar pieces . This album is a collection of solo guitar music specifically from 1920s in the genres of classical, …
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“Not Our First Goat Rodeo” – New Album From Grammy-winning Lineup of Duncan, Ma, Meyer, and Thile
Sony Music Masterworks released Not Our First Goat Rodeo, the long-awaited follow-up album to the GRAMMY Award-winning The Goat Rodeo Sessions, with Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile. NOT OUR FIRST GOAT …
