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Volume Two, by Will McNicol with Innotet (acoustic guitar with string quartet)

Volume Two, by Will McNicol with Innotet (acoustic guitar with string quartet)

Acoustic guitar with string quartet is an instrumentation that multi award-winning guitarist and composer, Will McNicol, has dreamed of exploring for years. Through this collaboration with Glasgow-based fiddle player and arranger Innes Watson, those dreams have become a reality. Innotet is the string quartet formed specially for this project, and

7 Popular Thumb Picks to Mix Up Your Solo Fingerpicking

7 Popular Thumb Picks to Mix Up Your Solo Fingerpicking

I've taken a dive into using thumb picks in recent months. Without being too obvious, I should clarify by saying that thumb picks are plastic (typically) guitar picks that wrap around the thumb so that you can easily pick independently with your thumb and fingers. Thumb picks combine:

PickupMusic.com Online Lesson Review: Hip, Modern, & Fun To Learn With

PickupMusic.com Online Lesson Review: Hip, Modern, & Fun To Learn With

Pickupmusic.com is dedicated to online guitar lessons - admittedly, a crowded space on the internet right now. From fresh faced Youtubers to industry behemoths like Fender, there's no shortage of guitar lesson providers to connect with. So what makes pickupmusic.com special? Let's take a

The Essential Role of Compression in Acoustic Guitar Playing

The Essential Role of Compression in Acoustic Guitar Playing

In the world of acoustic guitar performances, achieving the perfect balance of dynamics and clarity can be a formidable challenge, especially in live settings. This is where the unsung hero of the pedalboard comes into play: the compression pedal. Often overlooked in favor of more dramatic effects like reverb or

The 10 Scales Used 99% Of The Time in Jazz Improv

Famed educator and jazz vibes player, Gary Burton, presents a helpful way to understand using scales for jazz improvisation.

Live On WMPG, by Andrew LaVogue

Live On WMPG, by Andrew LaVogue

A 'live' album recorded with a local radio station in Portland, Maine. The album is all folk guitar, American primitive guitar playing. Andrew LaVogue is a solo guitarist based in Portland, Maine. Track Listing * Meditations * Dandelions * Hand in Hand * Sun at Sand Beach * Remember When * Footfalls Echo * Cherry

Jim Hall, The Subtle Innovator of Jazz Guitar

Jim Hall, an iconic figure in the world of jazz, is celebrated for his profound influence on the development of jazz guitar. Hall's career spanned over five decades, during which he crafted a unique sound characterized by understated elegance, sophisticated harmonies, and a masterful approach to improvisation. This

Press Release: Fingerstyle guitarist Samaël to release new Opus CASCADIA

Press Release: Fingerstyle guitarist Samaël to release new Opus CASCADIA

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Release of the Opus CASCADIA by the fingerstyle guitarist Samaël [St-Leonard, N.B.] – The contemporary fingerstyle acoustic guitar virtuoso, Samaël, is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated new album, CASCADIA, available worldwide on September 5th. This latest project promises to captivate listeners with its