As a music teacher and guitar player, I’ve seen many new players give up on playing because it’s “too hard” when, in fact, they never had a chance because of a junky guitar. With literally thousands of guitars out there, buying one is a daunting task. There are a large number of garbage ones and … Read more Beginners Most Detailed Guitar Buying Guide and Tips
Acoustic guitars are one of the most popular instruments ever invented. Today, 1.40 million acoustic guitars are sold each year in the United States alone. There’s never been a better time to get into learning this fun instrument with all of the helpful resources out there for learning. But what kind of guitar do you … Read more Best Acoustic Guitar Brands: The Ultimate Guide
What are the Best Guitar for 3, 8, and 12 Year Olds? This is the question I am consistently being asked. Let’s face it, most guitars for kids are junk. They really are. The majority of guitar brands make “kids” guitars in one of two ways: They shrink down their “real” guitars. They make a … Read more Why Loog Guitars Are The Best Guitars for Kids? Guitar Expert Weighs in
Learning the electric guitar is an incredible journey as you discover the power of music, creativity, and self-expression. Few moments in life stand out to me like the moment where I first witnessed someone using a distortion pedal through their amp. I had always wondered how different bands got “that sound” or how different effects … Read more The Ultimate Guide To Using Electric Guitar Effect Pedals
Playing the guitar is fun but learning to play to a new instrument requires time and effort. Many people wish to be able to skip the learning part and just be able to rock the party without any hard work. Unfortunately, this is not possible. Thomas Edison famously said “I have not failed 1,000 times. … Read more Most Common Beginner Mistakes When Learning Guitar
Finding a good, affordable guitar can be hard, especially with so many options available. If you’re unfamiliar with guitars and how to find one that suits your needs, obtaining a proper instrument can seem nearly impossible. I’ve been playing the guitar for over 10 years and have had the opportunity to try out many different … Read more Fender CD-60S Review: Awesome Sound for the Price
Guitar tabs and bass guitar tabs, in particular, may seem like a foreign language for many new players, but tabs were actually born out of a desire to make music reading more simple for most people. As a music teacher and guitar player, I know how important it is for people to learn how to … Read more How to Read Tabs for Bass
One of the things most new guitar players blow over are the guitar string names. I’ve seen with elementary students and adults as well. But before long, this lack of knowledge comes back to hurt them before they get into intermediate playing. This article will help you learn the guitar string names for a better … Read more Guitar String Names and Why you Need to Know Them
One of the most often forgotten parts of playing the guitar is having a firm understanding of guitar anatomy. As a musician for over 20 years, I see what happens when players don’t know what they’re guitar is made of. Often, having a better understanding of the parts of a guitar will help the musician … Read more Guitar Anatomy: What are the Main Parts of the Guitar
After playing guitar for nearly 20 years, there is one brand that I continuously rely on – Fender. Back when I was an angsty teenager with too much time, I picked up my dad’s old Fender acoustic and my love of guitar began. The Fender FA-115 acoustic guitar isn’t much different from the guitar I … Read more Fender FA-115 Acoustic Guitar Review