Songwriting
August 24, 2022 / March 24, 2025
Without question, the most important but challenging aspect of songwriting is coming up with a great vocal melody. Think of....
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Acoustic Guitar Accessories
August 16, 2022 / March 24, 2025
In the following article, we’re going to discuss the characteristics of what makes a bright-sounding guitar string, taking into account....
Guitar Keys
August 15, 2022 / March 24, 2025
It’s easy to become lost within the unfathomable amount of options music theory offers us. If you don’t have some....
August 5, 2022 / March 24, 2025
Today we’re going to be taking a closer look at DI (direct injection) boxes and the benefits they offer. But,....
August 4, 2022 / March 24, 2025
The world of music has been blessed with a wide array of incredibly diverse, and talented songwriters spanning multiple eras....
Alternate Tunings
August 2, 2022 / March 24, 2025
In the following guide, we’re going to take a closer look at the less common, open F tuning. However, if....
June 27, 2022 / March 24, 2025
The notes in the key of A Major are:A, B, C#, D, E, F#, and G# When these notes are....
Learn Acoustic Guitar
June 20, 2022 / March 24, 2025
You’ve probably heard it said a thousand times, that music is a combination of harmony (chords), melody (notes), and rhythm.....
The Caged System
June 6, 2022 / March 24, 2025
The CAGED system is a great way to break up the fretboard into smaller, more manageable sections. But in our....
June 2, 2022 / March 24, 2025
When learning a new song from a chord book or guitar tab, we often lack the detailed rhythmic information that....
Grunge
May 26, 2022 / March 24, 2025
Today we’re going to revisit one of my favorite periods of music, the grunge era. In particular, we’ll be looking....
Acoustic Guitar Anatomy
May 24, 2022 / March 24, 2025
Musical pitches increase in frequency exponentially. All octaves are exactly half the distance on the fretboard of the next lowest....
Fingerpicking
May 23, 2022 / March 24, 2025
One of the more challenging aspects of fingerpicking is playing without unintentionally hitting the wrong strings. When first getting started....
May 20, 2022 / March 24, 2025
In the following short guide, I’m going to demonstrate the correct fingerpicking hand position, explain why this is so important,....
May 13, 2022 / March 24, 2025
Fingerpicking involves playing a constant alternating 4/4 bass pattern on the lower three strings with the thumb while playing rhythm....
Acoustic Guitar Brands
May 11, 2022 / March 24, 2025
Whether you’re a brand new player looking for your first acoustic guitar, or a seasoned professional. Taking some time to....
Buying an Acoustic Guitar
April 26, 2022 / March 24, 2025
As a beginner faced with the prospect of purchasing a new guitar, there can understandably be some apprehension involved. After....
Along with Gibson, Fender is the most well-known and successful guitar manufacturer in the world today. And while much is....
April 21, 2022 / March 24, 2025
Buying your first secondhand acoustic guitar? How do you know you’re not buying a lemon? In the following article, I’m....
April 19, 2022 / March 24, 2025
The guitar fretboard is a challenging thing to master, and it’s not just beginners who struggle with it, many who....
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