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Learn to play Selena Gomez's new song "Same Old Love" the easy way with this guitar tutorial from Jonathan B.... Pretty simple, right? Now you have everything you need to know in order to cover Selena Gomez's "Same Old Love". Here are the skills you'll use as you play through this guitar lesson: Using a capo Open guitar chords Playing fingerstyle guitar Singing and playing guitar And that's it! Now you're ready to impress your friends or make an amazing cover video of

Indie-folk group Decker is a band on the move. When I called guitarist and singer Brandon Decker for an interview, he was signing the paperwork for a brand new van for the band. "I think it's the nicest vehicle I've ever owned. It's gonna be very nice to not have to worry about being stranded roadside." Decker admitted. And with their busy touring schedule, Decker needs reliable transportation now more than ever. I chatted with Decker about his musical roots, his prolific songwriting

Folk music has been around since the beginning of time, and it continues to be a driving force behind many cultures around the world. Folk music is usually classified as traditional music from a particular culture that has no true author and is passed down orally from generation to generation. Folk music is also known to have many meanings inside the music such as telling stories, describing a landscape, or teaching a moral lesson. One of the best examples of folk music that I have dedicated

Eugenio Marongiu / Image Source / Getty Images The guitar strings you choose - and how you care for them - can make a huge impact on your playing ability! Here, Warner Robins, GA teacher B. Greg C. shares the three mistakes that can hinder your learning...   As any guitar player knows, the strings of your beloved instrument will eventually need to be replaced—usually because they sound dull and lifeless. This is no big deal as long as you know what you're doing.  But if you're

Writing a song can be one of the most satisfying experiences you'll have with your instrument! Guitar teacher Samuel B. shares three things every guitarist should know about writing a song on guitar... As a teacher, having you develop the ability to express yourself is my number one goal. Playing guitar solos is one form of personal expression. Writing songs is another. If you've never written a song, you might think of songwriting as something that only a few special people can do. In real

Even beginners can start playing a little bluegrass guitar. Music teacher Matthew K. shares a selection of his favorite easy bluegrass guitar songs... When I first listened to bluegrass music, I knew I had to learn the guitar parts. They are very intricate and fun! The patterns weave in and out of each other, creating a sound that is unique to the genre. It can be a daunting sound for any beginner - and it may seem impossible at first - but remember, everyone has to start at the beginning

Summer's here, so grab your guitar and some guitar goals with the help of guitar teacher Jerry W.... Summer has officially arrived, which means the sun is out, the days are long, and you have plenty of opportunities to pick up and practice your guitar! Now is the time to go after those dreams you've had of mastering the tricky aspects of learning guitar that have been a roadblock in your practice throughout the year. To help you get started, we've compiled 50 goals that you can focus

Part of learning to play guitar is staying up to date on current events, gear, and industry news. To help you stay in the loop, guitar instructor Matt K. has put together a list of his go-to websites for guitar news... ​​Whether you're a beginner or experienced guitarist, it's important to stay up to date on the latest news and gear reviews. Lucky for you, there are plenty of great guitar websites out there that focus exclusively on guitars.  In this blog post, we'll share our top

So you’re ready to trade up that starter guitar for something a little nicer? Whether you’re looking for better tone or smoother play so your guitar lessons are that much more enjoyable, or you just appreciate nice things, we have just the thing. Here’s a look at some of the best acoustic guitars on the pricier end of the spectrum. First of all, how are we defining high end acoustic guitars? We could go all in and discuss true outliers like Martin OM-45 Deluxe that Musician’s Frie

Where did you get your love of music? Was your mom musical? Maybe she played an instrument, sang in church or in a band, or splurged (or currently splurges) so that you could take guitar lessons? Regardless, this Mother’s Day, we can’t help but think about rockin' women in music who are also moms. 1. Madonna “Material girl”? More like “Mom-terial girl”! Did you know that Madonna is a mother of four? Her oldest daughter, Lourdes, will be turning 22 this year. Can you imagi