April 10, 2020
When Is it Time to Step-Up Your Guitar?
There are many reasons to get an instrument upgrade. From outgrowing your guitar to becoming more interested in the instrument, here are some signs it’s time for to upgrade.
April 10, 2020
There are many reasons to get an instrument upgrade. From outgrowing your guitar to becoming more interested in the instrument, here are some signs it’s time for to upgrade.
April 9, 2020
If you’re wondering how to choose a guitar amp, begin by considering the type of music you play. There are many different types of guitar amps and each one offers a different sound, as well as other features like effects. Guitarists who play in a band may need a different type of amp than a […]
April 1, 2020
Learning how to play guitar chords begins with the basics, such as learning the names of each guitar string and how to read chord diagrams. Whether you’re taking guitar lessons or learning on your own, playing chords is an important first step. Learning how to play guitar chords will help you become a great guitar […]
February 9, 2020
This year’s National Guitar Day falls on February 11th, 2020. You may be wondering, just what is the hype behind Guitar Day? We all know every day is a great day to jam out a solo for the cat to decompress after a long day. As we face the ebb and flow of growing up, […]
June 14, 2019
How ukulele and guitar benefits children The guitar and ukulele are two of the world’s most popular instruments for a reason. In addition to being a blast to play, they’re also some of music’s most friendly instruments for beginners. If you’re looking for a great way to introduce your students to rock-solid music fundamentals like […]
December 6, 2018
Finding the perfect gift for a guitar player can be hard; even more so if you aren’t musically inclined yourself. If you’re stumped about what to get your guitar-playing child, friend, or family member for Christmas, we’ve got you covered. Become the champion of the Christmas season by gifting them any one of these items- […]
June 11, 2018
What Does it all Mean? Twelve and 14 fret guitars refer to the place where the neck and the guitar body come together. Twelve fret guitars meet at the 12th fret. Fourteen fret guitars meet at the 14th. What’s a fret you ask? A fret is that raised part on the neck of a stringed […]
February 18, 2018
By Bill Hart This is a common question for beginning students. It might seem innocent enough, but it’s a loaded question to be sure. It’s a very logical question, but I don’t believe logic has a place in music. Stay with me for a moment. Music is a language that breaks down all barriers. […]
October 26, 2017
Disney’s much anticipated new movie Coco tells the story of Miguel who, despite having music in his soul, is prohibited from following his passion. Miguel’s family has inexplicably shunned music for generations, but Miguel can think of nothing but his musical aspirations and his desire to follow in the footsteps of the great performer, Ernesto […]
October 12, 2017
The sound of a guitar, like other instruments, will only be as good as the condition of its various parts. If your strings need to be changed or the nut is old, your sound probably won’t be as crisp and clear as it was when your guitar was brand new. If you purchased a used […]