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Curious about recording acoustic guitar tracks at your home studio? Check out these helpful tips for before and during the session from Perth Amboy, NJ teacher Jeff S...   If you've tried recording acoustic guitar before, there's a good chance you know how demoralizing it can be to think you've captured a wonderful performance, only to learn later that it's sonically flawed. I'd like to offer some tips, with hopes they will assist you in rendering consistently clean and clear acousti

delihayat / E+ / Getty Images Not sure whether to buy an acoustic or electric guitar for your first try at the instrument? Read on as Corona, CA teacher Milton J. shares his expert advice... Learning to play the guitar can seem like a daunting task. With so many different types of guitars and styles of playing, it can be hard to decide where to start. But here’s a secret - learning acoustic guitar first is often the best way to go (and it's not just because there are so many songs to

Looking for the best beginner acoustic guitar to purchase? Read on for some helpful advice from Perth Amboy, NJ guitar teacher Jeff S...   Selecting the right guitar teacher for you or your children is certainly a crucial decision and the choice you make can often dictate how well the lessons will go. Yet an often overlooked (and quite frankly, often-botched) step that needs to be carefully addressed before lessons begin is selecting the right size and type of beginner acoustic guit

When you're looking for the perfect beginner acoustic guitar, there are lots of factors to think about. For many students, finding a great guitar for a low price is a huge part of the search. Guitar teacher Jeff S. sent us his recommendations for the best acoustic guitar under $500, and we put them together into this handy chart to help you find the best guitar for your buck! 10 Best acoustic guitars under $500 | Create Infographics Is there anything we missed? What do you think is the bes

Whether your acoustic guitar is brand new or gently used, you can do a few simple things to keep it in great condition! Follow these tips from guitar teacher Samuel B. to get the most out of your acoustic guitar... Let's face it. Acoustic guitars can be an outright nuisance to keep in shape. They're delicate, sensitive to both humidity and temperature patterns, and often have weak central support. While the desire to keep yours both easily accessible and on display in a stand or on a rack is

Learn how to play acoustic guitar like John Mayer in these video lessons from guitar teacher Jonathan B.... John Mayer has been called one of the new “Guitar Gods.” Claiming Stevie Ray Vaughn as one of his biggest childhood heroes, the blues and jazz influence on his pop style has given him more than just a niche in the radio market. It's also made him able to influence millions of guitarists with his playing style and techniques. He continues to release a steady stream of new mus

Playing the guitar is such a fantastic experience. It’s so relieving to be on stage or in your designated practice space and just wail on your instrument. However, one of the difficulties of being a guitar player is deciding what gear is needed for live performances. We often get trapped in thinking that we must have the biggest and loudest guitar rig for shows, accompanied by a pedalboard equipped with 30+ pedals. Don’t get me wrong, there is something extremely satisfying about plugging in

A guitar is a big investment -- so make sure you're taking good care of your instrument! Learn some important tips for electric and acoustic guitar maintenance in this guest post by Jacksonville, FL teacher James W...   We have a saying in the artist community: “Take care of your tools and they will take care of you.” This is also true of guitars! Your guitar is your friend, just like your computer and iPhone or smartphone. Taking good care of your instrument is easy and simple if y

Are you looking for some easy acoustic guitar songs to play? If so, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re going to share 10 fun but simple songs you can play on your acoustic guitar, along with a video and the chords for each one. Instead of you trudging through difficult music that you don’t enjoy playing, check out this diverse list of songs to play. Note: Making music is tricky business. There's a lot of multitasking, and it takes time to get things flowing the way you want to h

In the market for a new guitar? Check out these recommendations for the best acoustic guitars released this year, courtesy of Colleen from Coustii.com...   Buying a new acoustic guitar is a really exciting experience. But to make the process hassle-free, you'll want to spend some time considering a few important questions. Are you just starting out, or are you an experienced guitarist? Will you be playing solo, or with a band? What is your budget? Once you have the answers to these