Acoustic

5 Ways to Strum Without A Pick

December 12, 2020

Jon MacLennan

Discover your own musical fingerprint by exploring different approaches to string attack.

A Guide to Pedal-Tone Blues

November 28, 2020

Jon MacLennan

Take your rhythmic independence to a new level and learn to become a complete solo guitarist.

Tapping Into Chaos

April 18, 2020

Elliott Sharp

Investigate the intricacies of Elliott Sharp—a modern, boundary-pushing, percussive acoustic master.

Mutant Folk Fingerpicking

February 22, 2020

Joe Gore

A funky fingerstyle challenge that starts with Travis picking and then warps it beyond recognition.

How to Play Bentonia Blues

September 14, 2019

Ryan Lee Crosby

Toss aside the rules and tune down your guitar.

How to Write a Song

September 7, 2019

Lindsay Ell

Nashville recording artist Lindsay Ell shares tips on how she beats writer’s block ... and how you can, too.

Decoding Django’s Gypsy Chords

April 20, 2019

Doug Munro

Investigate one of the most under-appreciated elements of Gypsy jazz by grabbing a fistful of new chord shapes and ideas.

Trash or Treasure: Epiphone PR7E

July 15, 2018

Zachary Fjestad

A reader’s curious preschooler finds an old guitar in a spare room. The reader smartly inquiries about its value before handing it over to a 4-year-old.

Free Your Mind: A New Way to Approach Open Strings

December 10, 2016

Luke Brindley

Find new horizons with a few basic scales, some adventurous tunings, and a healthy dose of unfretted notes.

Acoustic Adventures: Harmonic Visions

March 12, 2016

Jon Stickley

There are sparkling, harp-like notes lurking just above your fretboard that can add a magical touch to any composition. We’ll show you where they are and how to coax them out.