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 […]
July 28, 2017
If you’ve ever seen a country music band perform live, you might have noticed someone playing what looks like a small guitar. That instrument is, in fact, a mandolin. The mandolin is a musical instrument in the lute family. It generally has four courses of doubled metal strings, for a total of eight strings, that […]
July 16, 2017
Whether you’re buying your first guitar or your tenth, shopping for your next electric or acoustic guitar is always a super exciting thing. Just as you research cars before you buy one, the same due diligence should be applied to musical instruments. From browsing online reviews to asking your friends for their opinion, you can […]
June 25, 2017
Over time, the quality of sound your acoustic or electric guitar produces will start to decline. Guitars are primarily made of wood which makes them susceptible to damage from temperature, moisture, string tension, and being played. Your guitar will gradually expand, contract, and warp which all cause the sound to suffer. For many people who […]
June 23, 2017
First and foremost, the ukulele is a paradoxical instrument. It manages to be known around the world and tied to a single location at the same time. The ukulele is a relatively simple instrument, yet it is able to produce beautiful music that’s adored worldwide. Anyone who’s ever heard Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s beautiful medley of “Over […]
June 4, 2017
I have been teaching guitar for over 30 years, and through those years I have taught students of all ages 12 through the mature adult. I was working out of the local music store where the bulk of my students were teenagers, young adult rockers or the retired adult who always wanted to play guitar […]
August 10, 2016
Did you know the only time some guitarists change their guitar strings is when they break one? Although this is a common string-changing scenario, it doesn’t mean it’s the right choice for everyone. While some guitarists think you shouldn’t go through the effort of changing guitar strings unless they’re broken, it comes down to this: […]
