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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 and fingerstyle sensations to trailblazing songwriters, luthiers, 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.
Acoustic guitar music out of the mainstream
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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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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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Writing Songs with Sunny War, Madison Cunningham, and Adam Levy
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Join our illustrious panel for an in-depth conversation on songwriting. Each of our guests has a unique perspective and process – Sunny War forged her singular folk-punk style busking on the Venice Beach Boardwalk; Madison Cunningham won this year’s Grammy for Best Roots Performance; Adam Levy is a songwriter and guitarist who’s worked with Norah J…
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Adi spruce vs. Mahogany? Discover Your Dream Acoustic Tone ★ Acoustic Tuesday 284
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Ready to hear the difference between Spruce and Mahogany guitars? Same builder, similar models, but different tonewoods — which one would you choose? I'm beyond excited for today's Acoustic Tuesday episode. We have a special treat as we dive into the world of Thompson Guitars, handcrafted in Sisters, Oregon. This time, we'll be comparing two absolu…
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10 Essential Tips for Flying SAFELY with Your Acoustic Guitar ★ Acoustic Tuesday 283
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We're taking to the skies as I share my top 10 tips for flying with your acoustic guitar! Join me as I walk you through the best practices and pro-tips I've picked up on my own journeys, ensuring your precious instrument arrives safe and sound at your destination. Whether you're a touring musician or simply taking your guitar on vacation, these tip…
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I Hated These Maple Guitars — Then I Played Them ★ Acoustic Tuesday 282
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Today, I'm excited to share two beautiful guitars that, on paper, I hated. Seriously. But sure enough, I bought them. So what changed my mind? Why are they two of my favorite guitars now? This episode is dedicated to judging a book by its cover, and why you shouldn't do it. Here's the skinny: I spent most of my career as a guitarist convinced that …
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5 Exercises to Level Up Your Flatpicking ★ Acoustic Tuesday 281
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Whether you identify as a purist or you're curious about this technique, flatpicking can take your playing to the next level. In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of flatpicking and explore the techniques that make this style of guitar playing so popular. We'll discuss the best ways to explore this incredible technique. I'll guide you …
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Huss and Dalton? 5 POWERFUL Boutique Acoustic Guitars ★ Acoustic Tuesday 280
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Huss and Dalton has been making beautiful, fine-tuned acoustic guitars for decades now. But how do you tackle their catalogue and find the right one for you and your budget? On today's episode, I'll walk you through my 5 favorite Huss and Dalton guitars. The origin of this episode is born from a major snafu on my end. However, Huss and Dalton's inc…
Andrés Segovia was born on February 21, 1893. To mark his 130th birthday, we spoke with three contemporary guitarists who each studied with the Maestro: Lily Afshar, Liona Boyd, and Michael Chapdelaine. Each of our guests shares their unique (or infamous) experience and how playing for Segovia when they were students impacts the way they see music …
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Can you play acoustic blues like Muddy Waters? ★ Acoustic Tuesday 279
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Muddy Waters is one of the most, if not the most, influential blues guitarist. But what acoustic guitar lessons can we learn from his approach to music? In this episode, we'll cover 10 aspects of Muddy Waters' playing. Each lesson focuses on a different technique, approach, or stylistic choice. From minimalism to alternating octaves, there's someth…
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13 BEST Places to Discover New Music ★ Acoustic Tuesday 278
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The world is filled with endless ways to discover new music. With algorithms, recommendations, and endless scrolling, where can you turn to find consistently high-quality musical inspiration? In this episode, we'll be covering the 13 best places to discover new music. The best part about this list is, they're all YouTube channels! Whether you live …
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Conquer Guitar Playing Injuries Once and for All ★ Acoustic Tuesday 277
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Imagine a world where carpal tunnel, aching shoulders, and back pain from playing simply vanished. Turns out you can make that world a reality with a few tweaks to your playing routine! On today's episode, we're scaring off the pain gremlins with some tips, tricks, and pointers on preventing use injuries while playing guitar. Before I go any furthe…
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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…
The music of Jacob Seyer, Alan GogollKirjoittanut Minor 7th
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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…
