November 18, 2015
Christmas is edging closer, so it’s time to start thinking about finding that perfect gift for your friends and family members. If they play the guitar and haven’t supplied you with an in-depth wishlist, here are some Christmas gift ideas for guitar players of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for something quick, cheap, and […]
November 9, 2015
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 […]
November 8, 2015
Financially speaking, when a child first learns to play the guitar, renting a guitar almost always makes more sense. Not only does a good rental program come with a variety of perks and benefits, but a rent-to-own program means that each payment goes towards the purchase price of the guitar. With no interest and no […]
October 30, 2015
Picking out playing your first guitar is an exciting experience. But did you know there are many guitar accessories you can use to make your life easier and your playing experience more satisfying? An upgrade in your accessories can not only improve your guitar performance, but also provide you with a more comfortable and successful […]
September 22, 2015
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. […]
September 20, 2015
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 […]
September 17, 2015
Since the electric guitar produces sound by amplifying the strings’ vibrations across a metal plate, the type of electric guitar string used heavily influences the sound quality and overall tone of the instrument. While selecting the proper electric guitar string may seem like a daunting task, understanding each of the factors that affect guitar sound […]
July 7, 2015
Transitioning to Classical Guitar by William Fitzhugh I have been teaching guitar for far longer than most of my students have been alive, and as I’m sure will be no surprise, most of my students want to learn rock or country. For most students, teaching the chord shapes, reading, theory, etc. is satisfying and enough […]
June 2, 2015
Transcribing Songs for Guitar Students By Shinta Umezawa I would like to share with you what’s going through my head when I’m transcribing chord progressions for my guitar students in their lessons. First thing I do is to figure out what key it’s in. I play along with the song using single notes, look for […]
May 13, 2015
So You Want to Start a Classroom Guitar Program Are you considering bringing more musical education to your school? Are you looking for the most practical, cost-effective, fun and inclusive way to teach your students to play music? If so, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits for students, teachers […]
