This is a just a little nerd moment, but it's a fun one. I recently heard the "The Rite of Spring" performed 'live'. I haven't listened to this all the way through in a looong time, so I was surprised to directly hear three clear passages that John …
Winner Announced for Guitar Kit Giveaway!
First of all, thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway! Just to catch you up, we've been running a giveaway competition to win a 175-style DIY Guitar kit from TheFretWire. To participate you just needed to sign up to be part of our …
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Don Ross Louder Than Usual
Acoustic finger style guitar with... Full band? Horns? 11-minute songs? Don Ross singing? Yes! Earlier this year, fingerstyle guitarist Don Ross released an album with full band, titled "Don Ross Louder Than Usual". And it's really good. I will go …
Building the 175 Guitar Kit: Part II
So, a quick update on building the 175 guitar kit from TheFretWire.com. Good news and bad news. Good news: the neck is ready. Bad news: I had to go back to the drawing board for the finish on the body. This is part of an ongoing series as I build …
10 Great Guitar T-Shirts: Holiday Gift Guide Part 1
You just can't have too many t-shirts, right? If you're shopping for holiday gifts for the guitarist in your life (or just shopping for yourself!), a t-shirt is always a solid 'go to' gift. So here's ten great guitar t-shirt recommendations for the …
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Greg Diamond Releases “Musings & Origins”, Solo Acoustic Album
Greg Diamond released his fourth album, "Musings & Origins - Solo Acoustic", in September on Chasm Records. Recorded all on a Collings OM2H - T Series guitar, the album joins latin and jazz flavors into thirteen original compositions. Diamond …
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Building the 175 Guitar Kit From FretWire: Part I
I'm building a guitar! I've got the bug. We've all heard someone talk about building a guitar, or we've wandered past the stewmac.com website and thought, "hmmm....maybe...". Well, I'm wondering no more. This is part of an ongoing series as I …
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Amped Guitar App Available on iOS App Store
The Amped Guitar App allows you to learn guitar at your own pace, from your phone, using an audio AR (augmented reality) process. If you are learning how to play guitar, you know that practice makes perfect. Finding the optimal time to practice …
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Top 7 Best Guitar Podcasts [Expanded]
Podcasts are a great way to stay informed on the guitar world, learn some new skills, and get inspired. There are quite a few folks out there working hard every week to put together quality material. Podcasts are convenient format for …
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Top 10 Best Gig Bags for Acoustic Guitar
Your acoustic guitar needs a gig bag if you want to take your guitar outside the house - whether for practice with the band, recording in the studio, or going out for a gig. Gig bags for acoustic guitar provide protection against the occasional bumps …
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5 Places to Get Modern Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons Online
Modern finger style guitar has grown in popularity over recent years, but what about fingerstyle guitar lessons? What's the best resource to learn fingerstyle guitar? Exciting players like Tommy Emmanuel, Andy McKee, and Antoine Dufour, have …
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What does CGP stand for in guitar?
C.G.P. stands for Certified Guitar Player. This is a designation that Chet Atkins assigned to guitar players who excelled far beyond the normal line of playing. He handed this title out only to four guitar players in his lifetime. …
Top 10 Easy Classical Guitar Songs For Beginners
Classical guitar is a beautiful combination of technique, composition, tradition, and passion. If you want to get started exploring the classical guitar, here are ten easy classical guitar songs perfect for beginners. Let's get …
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Album Review: Duo Alterity
Up and coming classical guitar/flute duo, Duo Alterity, released their first album this year - the self-titled Duo Alterity. The album is a warm, organic collection of contemporary compositions. The pieces are performed flawlessly by Allison …