Do you want to learn how to play guitar but you’re not sure how to even hold it? As a music teacher and private guitar lesson teacher for over 10 years, I’ve worked with people from the age of 7 to 70. And one of the most important things about guitar playing that’s ignored is … Read more
If you’re looking for a great starter guitar, the Yamaha FS800 is a great one to look at. After so many years of teaching guitar, this is actually one of the guitars I consistently recommend to my students. It has quality sound, won’t kill your wallet, and is built with the beginner in mind. I … Read more
As a guitar instructor for over 20 years, I always hear this from my students: finding the right guitar is never easy, especially when shopping online. Without strumming the strings for yourself, it is hard to determine the fullness of the voice at different frequencies. You want something that makes every chord come to life. … Read more
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been playing the guitar for years, shopping for a new instrument can be both fun and exhausting. After spending several years playing with various types of guitars, I should be able to help you out here and provide you some useful information about a guitar that may suit … Read more
Acoustic guitars are awesome. You can take them anywhere, and—let’s face it—people are impressed when you know how to play them. But if you’re searching for one to buy on your own, you can run into some common questions: What should I pay? What brand should I buy? Is this model a good one? Why … Read more
As a professional musician and notorious penny pincher, I am always on the hunt for an affordable guitar that can withstand the pressures of recording and playing live. Whether you’re buying your first acoustic guitar or just need an affordable travel guitar, the Bristol BD-16 is an acoustic to consider. Crafted with the same materials … Read more
Portable, playable, and with a sound big enough to fill a concert hall, the Taylor GS Mini is the top contender for best acoustic guitar under $500. Combining over 45 years of experience, state of the art craftsmanship, and select tonewoods, the Taylor GS Mini has become the industry standard for travel-sized guitars. The Taylor … Read more
While it is true that right-handed players have a wider range of options available to them, top-tier brands have increasingly jumped on the left-handed guitar bandwagon. In my years of playing and teaching guitar, I’ve come across many different students and colleagues who play left-handed, and thankfully there is no shortage of great left-handed guitars … Read more
When it comes to acoustic guitars, shape and size really do matter. After talking to many students over the years, it has become obvious to me that one of the lesser considered features of an acoustic guitar when making a purchase is the acoustic guitar body shape, size, and tonewoods. As it turns out, the … Read more
Years back, I remember mulling over the electric vs acoustic guitar face-off, which is the best beginner decision when learning to play the guitar? As with most enjoyable things in life, the answer comes down to your unique preferences. The easiest guitar to play is the one you are most motivated to learn on and … Read more