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Shared Space

The sheer spectral range of guitar styles is astounding. Think of the multitudinous volume of expression which exists in the guitar’s rich history. Even the guitar’s reach into early human culture makes us feel the pull of the importance of this box with strings on it. Every style has its developmental space & audience. Every type of guitar has its [...]

Acoustic or Electric?

This is geared towards beginners & parents. So you are going to get a guitar (acoustic or electric), and finally learn how to play the thing. Which type will you buy? How many types are there? Should you start on an acoustic, and then move to electric? Or, is your child asking for a guitar and you aren’t quite sure [...]

Spectrum of Touch

As a younger player, I tried too hard. In those early efforts, I fretted like I meant to embed the strings into the board. It was more perception, than consideration. If I pressed hard enough, maybe the listener would know I really meant it. As we grow as players, we realize the spectrum of touch. For every tone played, there [...]