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Is It Time to Upgrade Your Acoustic Guitar?

If you’ve been playing guitar for a few months, or even a year or two, and are gaining ground, you might want to start thinking about upgrading your guitar to a better instrument. While many starter acoustic guitars offer great value for the money, there are distinct advantages to investing in a higher quality guitar. […]

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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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A Parent’s Introduction to the Acoustic Guitar

A Parent’s Introduction to the Acoustic Guitar

If you have a child that’s learning to play the guitar, you’ve come to the right article. Motivating them to practice, teaching them how to properly care for an investment like a guitar, and keeping them on track are the goals. So go forth and educate! And happy shredding. Basic Guitar Maintenance Here is everything […]

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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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Acoustic Guitar Buyer's Guide

Acoustic Guitar Buyer’s Guide

 Buying Your First Acoustic Guitar  Guitar Parts 101 Before we get started, let’s take a look at the various parts of the acoustic guitar. For those who have family members and friends who are experienced players, you might already recognize these terms, but it never hurts to refresh yourself on the different components and pieces […]

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Tales From the Repair Shop: Guitars & More

Arizona-based master technician Malinda Stratton shares a few of her recent repair adventures — including a Gibson L-50 restoration and an extra-tricky guitarrón fix. 

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William “Tiger” Fitzhugh

William “Tiger” Fitzhugh: Discover Classical Guitar

Explore nylon-string technique with these tips from a veteran Nashville-based guitarist and Music & Arts instructor.

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Guitar Maintenance

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 […]

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Guitar Accessories

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 […]

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Taylor Guitars D'Addario

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 […]

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