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Join us for conversations that explore why we play, collect, build, obsess over guitars and how rewarding it is to make music of our own. Each month, your hosts at Acoustic Guitar magazine connect you with great guitarists – from preeminent pickers, fingerstyle sensations, and superstar shredders to master teachers, luthiers, songwriters, and the acoustic guitar community at large.
Guitar playing tips and inspiration to play guitar consistently, have more fun and see more progress with your guitar routine. Every week your host, Tony Polecastro (from tacguitar.com) shows you a new guitar lick and shares new guitar gear and acoustic guitar music he‘s recently found. Tune out the overwhelm of online guitar lesson noise and let Tony be your guide to focus, fun and progress every Tuesday at 10am.
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Acoustic guitar music out of the mainstream
Scottish musician and guitar enthusiast Cams brings you interviews with acoustic guitar makers and players. Pull up a chair, make yourself comfy and let's talk guitars!
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Freeguitarvideos.com Acoustic Guitar Lessons
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Freeguitarvideos.com Acoustic Guitar Lessons
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A set of rhythm guitar lessons for the beginner to intermediate student. These lessons cover a variety of strum patterns and chords. For complete tablature for the lessons visit http://www.freeguitarvideos.com/guitar-lessons-acoustic.html
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Vintage vs. New Acoustic Guitars (No-brainer choice?) ★ Acoustic Tuesday 276
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Which is better to buy: vintage guitars or new guitars? While it might seem obvious to some, you can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses on an 8-point rubric. And when you walk it through these considerations, you might be shocked at the results. Figuring our whether a vintage or new acoustic guitar is right for you can be as standardized as you …
Join us for a rollicking conversation and to hear some original tunes performed by the late legendary roots-and-blues raconteur Steve James. In this episode, he shares stories and insights about his guitars and guitar heroes, treats us to some favorite songs and explains the writing process behind them, and entertains and educates us in the way tha…
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Humidity and Your Acoustic Guitar: Get ON It! ★ Acoustic Tuesday 275
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How many times have you been told to humidify your guitar? How do you know if you need to? What if I told you there was a simple rule to keep your guitar in good condition for generations to come? On today's episode, we're talking about the **special** relationship between humidity and your acoustic guitar. You've likely heard plenty of horror stor…
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5 Essential Guitar Skills to Learn Any Song ★ Acoustic Tuesday 274
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How do you learn a new song? Where do you begin and how do you set yourself up for success? On this episode, I'll show you how to break any song down into five essential guitar skills. Learning a new song is a daunting process. There are so many elements of a song to consider. From determining the style you need to play to the technical aspects of …
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Why Some Guitars are Outrageously Expensive ★ Acoustic Tuesday 273
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Do you ever dream of having a guitar only to realize it's five—maybe 10!—times outside your budget? It's probably because of one of these seven factors that determine a guitar's price. In this episode, we'll explore why some guitars are more expensive than others. After decades of experience playing, buying, and selling, I've picked up on seven mai…
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Mistakes Beginner Guitarists Face + How to Fix ’em ★ Acoustic Tuesday 272
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Learning how to play guitar ain't easy. It's like hopping on a train: difficult to get on, easy to fall off, but there's nothing like it once you're on. On today's episode, I'll go over the common pitfalls beginner guitarists face at the start of their journey. From never setting a goal to the comparison mindset, discover how you can thrive in your…
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Achieve Your Guitar Goals
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Let’s talk about New Year’s resolutions. Want to make the leap from beginning to intermediate player? Feel more confident soloing? Whatever intention you set, this episode offers not-to-be-missed tips and ideas for making 2023 your best year of guitar yet. Our panel of experts – featuring David Hamburger and Marlene Hutchinson – shares practical ad…
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Best Ways to Record Your Acoustic Guitar ★ Acoustic Tuesday 271
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You've got the inspiration, the drive, and the courage to record your first song on acoustic guitar. But how do you truly record your guitar's tone without being a sound engineer? On this episode of Acoustic Tuesday, you'll get a crash course in using microphones to capture the sound that you want out of your acoustic guitar. From choosing the righ…
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Wanna Play Guitar Like THIS Chicago Legend? ★ Acoustic Tuesday 270
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Grab your guitar and add some "Big Bill-isms" into your life! It's time to infuse the Chicago acoustic blues legend Big Bill Broonzy into your life. Before I go any further I want to acknowledge Chris Walz from Old Town School of Folk Music and Tom Feldman from Play Country Blues. Many of the lessons I teach today come from these two. I'm grateful …
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11 BEST Martin Guitars You Can Still Get Today • Acoustic Tuesday 269
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In true countdown fashion, I'll be ranking 11 of my favorite Martin Guitars. There are hundreds of guitars, lines, and years to choose from. Which one will take my number one spot? Martin Guitar has been in the business longer than most American companies. With immigrant roots, Martin Guitars revolutionized the guitar multiple times in the 1900s. F…
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Shop Visit: Independent Guitar Stores
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Take a virtual road trip across the United States to visit four independent guitar stores and learn what makes them vital to the communities they serve. As you’ll hear, each of these shops is more than just a retail outlet – and each of these shopkeepers has a unique perspective on why that is and what to look forward to in the future. Catch up wit…
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12 INSANE Acoustic Guitar Instrumental Albums • Acoustic Tuesday 268
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You already know listening to music makes you a better musician. But what happens when you listen to some of the most revolutionary, insane, and technically dazzling acoustic guitar music? This episode is dedicated to some of the best acoustic guitar instrumental albums. I'll go through 12 different albums that any acoustic guitar player needs to k…
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Reverb on Acoustic Guitar? Here’s How to Do It ★ Acoustic Tuesday 267
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Why do you sound so good in the shower? Can you replicate that sound on your acoustic guitar? What's stopping you from getting that cathedral sound? It all comes down to reverb pedals. On this episode, we'll talk about using reverb pedals on acoustic guitar. Using pedals on guitar feels like mixing oil and water, but it's easy and intuitive once yo…
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Jazz Guitar Talk [BONUS]
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Does the Great American Songbook endure because the songs themselves are timeless or because musicians give them a fresh spin? San Francisco–based jazz guitarists Mimi Fox, Nick Rossi, and Paul Mehling weigh in! Join us for a lively roundtable discussion on acoustic jazz standards and making jazz accessible to all kinds of listeners. Support the sh…
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5 Favorite Furch Guitars You Need to Hear ★ Acoustic Tuesday 266
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What started off as a mild interest in this builder has become an obsession. So what's the big deal about a guitar maker hailing from the Czech Republic? Furch Guitars focuses on making high-quality guitars at a relatively affordable price. Sounds like the pitch from almost any guitar company, right? Here's the thing about Furch Guitars, though… Fu…
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How to Use Delay on Acoustic Guitar + My Favs ★ Acoustic Tuesday 265
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I used to think using a delay pedal on acoustic guitar was crazy. Now, I recommend every acoustic guitar player to get a delay pedal. Why? Delay pedals have the ability to fill space. When you're playing by yourself, it can feel empty sometimes. By using a delay pedal, you can almost hear harmonies and dissonance when your playing a run, practicing…
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How to STOP the 11 Guitar Lies Halting Your Progress ★ Acoustic Tuesday 264
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You told yourself you'd be a guitar player this year. Have you met your goals and aspirations? Or are you guilty of telling yourself one of these 11 lies? Watch now to learn how to find progress again. Every year, thousands of people pick up the guitar. They dream of playing songs, solos, and licks that sounds like their guitar heroes. Every year, …
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10 Guitar Lessons from Billy Strings ★ Acoustic Tuesday 263
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Billy Strings is one of the best instrumentalists of our time. Hands down. But what can you learn from Billy Strings? Even if you're picking up a guitar for the first time? From drone strings to using chromatics, there's something every guitarist can learn from Billy Strings. Primarily a flatpicking guitarist, Billy Strings is also a talented finge…
Join us us for an in-depth discussion on the songwriting process and the importance of following your ear with trailblazing singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz. We explore her evolution as a multi-instrumentalist, her guitars, and how she leaned into the unfamiliar to create some of her most powerful music yet. Support the show: Listen to Part 2 on Patr…
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How to Pick the Right Thumbpick for Acoustic Guitar ★ Acoustic Tuesday 262
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Blade angles. Metal or plastic. Weight. Thumbpicks come in a variety of specifications, which makes choosing the right one important. See which thumbpick is fit for you in my top 10 countdown of the best thumbpicks to use! Using a thumbpick is an easy way to change up the tone on your guitar. If you enjoy fingerpicking, this will give you a brighte…
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10 Guitar Lessons I Learned from Jeffrey Foucault ★ Acoustic Tuesday 261
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Jeffrey Foucault is a triple threat. He rights bone-chilling lyrics, is an incredible guitar player, and has an unforgettable voice. So what can you learn from the master of the Americana genre? If you haven't heard of Jeffrey Foucault, I'm going to feature some great clips that'll help you open your eyes to his artistry. More importantly, though, …
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10 Podcasts to Level-Up Your Guitar Playing ★ Acoustic Tuesday 260
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Immerse yourself in the world of guitar-themed podcasts. These 10 guitar podcasts are sure to keep you motivated, inspired, and committed to playing! I'm a huge fan of podcasts. Whether it's more story-based or interview style, there are so many great podcasts being made. When it comes to guitar geek content, though, there's a handful I find myself…
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12 Musicians to Kickstart Your Songwriting ★ Acoustic Tuesday 259
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Songwriting and the craft behind it are mysterious. From lyrics to melody to rhythms, there are so many pieces to juggle. To help you get inspired and write your first song, check out these 12 songwriters to help kickstart your songwriting journey! Writing a song is a daunting process, but it doesn't have to be. It should be a liberating process th…
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Did you know you can expand the sonic possibilities of your acoustic guitar simply by plugging in? But how do you use a guitar, pickup, preamp, and effects to craft your own particular sound? How do you fight feedback? When is it worth investing in high-end gear? We get answers from the recording engineer who wrote the book on acoustic amplificatio…
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Why THESE are the Best Resonator Guitars ★ Acoustic Tuesday 258
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Resonator guitars can make the bluesiest, dirtiest sounds—making them unmatched as instruments. But does this Michigan-based small bench luthier make the best resonators? Mule Resonator Guitars makes, in my humble opinion, some of the best resonator guitars. There are so many reasons why I love Mule Resonator Guitars, from the human-centered design…
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Fretboard Summit 2022: Biggest Lessons Learned ★ Acoustic Tuesday 257
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Fretboard Summit is a HUGE guitar festival held every year, sponsored by Fretboard Journal. But is it worth it? Check out my highlights from this intensely guitar-geek festival. It was a whirlwind, but the Fretboard Summit festival truly opened my eyes up. From the incredibly talented musicians showcased—day after day, night after night—to the BIGG…
