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 […]
March 20, 2019
One of the best things about Music & Arts is our inventory–it’s one of the largest you’ll find anywhere on the web, and it’s constantly being updated with brand new products. Whether you consider yourself a guitar aficionado or are purchasing your very first one, there are plenty of cool guitars that just hit our […]
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- […]
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 26, 2017
What’s the best type of guitar? No matter what grade levels you teach, the best guitar for classroom use is the classic or nylon-stringed guitar. The strings are much easier on the fingers than steel-stringed guitars. Note that three of the six nylon strings appear to be metal, but they have a nylon-filament core. What’s […]
July 18, 2017
Becoming a good guitar teacher requires the perfect combination of education, intuition, and practice, and a big part of being a good teacher is knowing what NOT to do. When you avoid common guitar teaching mistakes, from overloading your students to not tracking progress, not only do you become a better teacher, but your students […]
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 […]
July 10, 2017
Whether it’s a brand new guitar or a hand-me-down, getting your very first guitar is a very exciting time in your life. As soon as you pick up your new guitar and start to play around with it you’ll want to learn everything–notes, chords, scales, and slides–as fast as you can. In your excitement to […]
July 8, 2017
What we choose to do in our spare time determines the lessons that inform our lives and values. For example, those who choose to invest their time in sports are bound to learn a thing or two about teamwork, trust in teammates, and how to handle pain, while those who choose to explore music expose […]
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 […]
