September 26, 2024
Carli Kennedy’s Singer-Songwriter Secrets
The Nashville-based Music & Arts instructor, who performs with her sister in the acclaimed classical-country duo Twin Kennedy, reveals her tricks of the songwriting trade.
Category: Guitar
Doug Woolverton’s Modern Blues Mastery
One of contemporary blues’ premier horn players on transcribing guitarists, controlling his sound with effects pedals, and using open space like B.B. King. The first time that trumpeter Doug Woolverton played with guitarist Warren Haynes, at a gig by Haynes’ Southern jam band Gov’t Mule, he participated in a kind of trial by fire. Haynes, […]
September 18, 2024
Music & Arts Rock Road Show 2024: The Wrap-Up
Buck Johnson rocks Birmingham, Ala., in June. This year, summer started with a bang thanks to a new live event series from Music & Arts, Gibson and D’Addario. Rock Road Show 2024 kicked off in June and traveled throughout the Southeastern United States, thrilling music fans and inspiring musicians to pick up and commit to […]
August 26, 2024
Andrew Kasab’s Fingerstyle Foundation
The harp-guitar master and Music & Arts instructor unpacks key concepts for players looking to lose the flatpick.
August 7, 2024
A Beginner’s Guide to Guitar Care & Maintenance: Cleaning & Storage
At a Music & Arts repair facility, a technician wipes down an acoustic guitar’s strings and fretboard using a microfiber cloth. Imagine you’ve just purchased your first guitar. You spent hours looking at all the available options and finally chose the instrument that’s right for you—the perfect model, in just the right color. How can […]
July 29, 2024
Steve Bello: Rock Beginner Basics
The revered shredder and dedicated Music & Arts instructor shares his favorite tips and techniques for aspiring rockers.
July 15, 2024
Essential Guitar Accessories: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
Whether you’re buying your first guitar or adding to your collection, there’s a world of accessories to explore that can help you get the most out of your instrument and playing experience. In this article, we’ll cover the top accessories every guitar player needs. First, we’ll look at essential accessories for all players, then explore […]
June 17, 2024
Music & Arts and Gibson Present: Rock Road Show 2024
Summer is here at last, and it promises to be an especially thrilling season for guitarists and lovers of all things rock ’n’ roll. Music & Arts has partnered with Gibson guitars and D’Addario accessories to kick off Rock Road Show 2024—a new event series that will inspire musicians of all skill levels. At six […]
July 26, 2023
Guitar Chords and Progressions
Mastering the Guitar One Step at a Time Learning guitar can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. One of the best ways to start learning the basics is through chords and progressions. Chords are the building blocks of music, and progressions are the sequences of chords that form the structure of […]
June 28, 2023
Taylor Guitars Collaborates with D’Addario for Enhanced Guitar Experience
Taylor Guitars, the renowned builder of premium acoustic guitars, and D’Addario, the world’s premier guitar string maker, have joined forces in an exciting collaboration. The partnership combines decades of innovation and expertise, and involves Taylor’s transition to D’Addario’s premium XS coated Phosphor Bronze guitar strings. The collaboration will elevate the acoustic guitar-playing experience to new […]