Most of the greatest jazz albums have been recorded with hollow body or semi-hollow body guitars. However, do we consider these kind of guitars as acoustic guitars? Technically, they are acoustic guitars amplified by a magnetic pickup. Jazz and …
Album Review: What If? by Luca Stricagnoli
Luca Stricagnoli is a guitar prodigy, standing out even in an era rife with "guitar prodigies". His playing is creative, fun, warm, and precise. His song selections are diverse, combining personal compositions with popular covers. And his style is …
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10 Great Gifts for the Acoustic Guitarist
The holidays approach and gift-giving is in full swing. As a musician, my family often wondered what to get me for Christmas and birthdays. "He's so hard to buy for". And I get it. Music is a highly specialized field, and personal …
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Two Flamenco Techniques to Enhance Your Right Hand
Do you dream of being faster and more graceful with your right hand? There is a counterintuitive shortcut to gaining more speed and sensitivity in your playing. Before we dive in, this can be implemented along with challenges such as the sweep …
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Top 25 Contemporary Acoustic Blues Guitarists
Modern Acoustic Blues finds contemporary artists reviving the older, more country-derived styles of blues in its myriad strains. The form places a great deal of emphasis on instrumental expertise, providing the genre with some astounding players who …
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