Tag: Acoustic Guitar

Six Common Mistakes Made By New Guitarists (& How to Avoid Them)

Whether it’s a brand new guitar or a hand-me-down, getting your very first guitar is a very exciting time in your life. As soon as you pick up your new guitar and start to play around with it you’ll want to learn everything–notes, chords, scales, and slides–as fast as you can. In your excitement to […]

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Important Life Lessons You’ll Learn While Playing the Guitar

What we choose to do in our spare time determines the lessons that inform our lives and values. For example, those who choose to invest their time in sports are bound to learn a thing or two about teamwork, trust in teammates, and how to handle pain, while those who choose to explore music expose […]

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Interview with Colbie Caillat

Her voice and hit songs are loved by millions of fans worldwide allowing this GRAMMY-award-winning, singer-songwriter to powerfully bring people together through music. We caught up with Colbie Caillat to ask her how she got her start in music and to get her thoughts on how music unites us. We also learned she has a […]

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Nylon vs. Steel Guitar Strings: A Comparison

Many aspiring guitar players begin their musical journey by learning on an acoustic guitar. There are so many advantages to playing an acoustic guitar, from the relatively low cost to the incredible versatility, that aspiring musicians and experienced players can appreciate. If you’re interested in learning to play the acoustic guitar, you may be wondering […]

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Classical vs. Acoustic Guitar: What's the Difference?

Classical vs. Acoustic Guitar: What’s the Difference?

When you first enroll your child in guitar lessons, you may have to decide which guitar they should learn how to play: a classical guitar or an acoustic guitar. Many who are new to playing the guitar unknowingly believe that the terms “acoustic” and “classical” are interchangeable with each other when, in fact, they refer […]

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Guitar Cases: A Complete Guide

Guitar Cases: A Complete Guide

While some guitars already come with a hard guitar case, there are plenty that don’t. If your child’s guitar is used, rented, or came with a broken or damaged case, the right hard guitar case can mean the difference between your child playing the next show or being stuck last-minute without a working instrument. From […]

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How to Choose a Beginner Guitar for Your Child

How to Choose a Beginner Guitar for Your Child

  If your child is still interested in playing the guitar after some after-school lessons, it may be time to trade in that rental and surprise them with their first guitar. When it comes to purchasing a beginner guitar for your child, there are a few things to pay attention to, including size and type. […]

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Beyond the Guitar: Strings, Cases, & Other Guitar Accessories

Beyond the Guitar: Strings, Cases, & Other Guitar Accessories

  So, you just bought a guitar. Now what? Even if you can’t imagine spending any more money at this point in time, purchasing the proper guitar accessories will make the guitar easier to learn, more fun to play, and less complicated to maintain. The truth is, you don’t need every single toy or expensive […]

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Choosing Acoustic Guitar Strings

Choosing Acoustic Guitar Strings

  Did you know the strings on your acoustic steel string or classical guitar have a major impact on its sound and playability? If you’re serious about producing the best sound with your acoustic guitar, it’s vital that you choose the best strings. If you’ve taken a look at Music & Arts selection of acoustic […]

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