Nathan Bell

Award-winning performing songwriter/guitarist Nathan Bell owns and teaches at Signal Mountain Doghouse Music Studio in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.

Guides and How To

The Digital Troubadour, Part 2: How to record yourself to sound like yourself

In a recent piece, I discussed options for home-recording equipment at various price points. Now that you’ve bought the equipment and downloaded the manuals (you did download the manuals, right?), you’re ready to present your music to the world. That…

September 29, 2020

Guides and How To

The Digital Troubadour, Part 1: How to Record at Home on Any Budget

Thirty years ago, I recorded my first full-length LP, cutting it in a studio, with expensive equipment and (really expensive) hourly rates. It was pretty much the only option at the time. I was excited to be putting down tracks…

September 28, 2020

Strings and Accessories

Review: Music Nomad Acousti-Lok

This clever device replaces the endpin jack so you you have both the usual 1/4-inch input and a separate button that accepts a locking strap

February 1, 2020

Practice and Musicianship

illustration of a guitarist experiencing wrist pain

Playing Guitar with Pain: Advice on Prevention, Maintenance, and Recovery from Glen Phillips, John Mock & More

Physical setbacks can change the way you approach the guitar. Here are some strategies for coping with, and moving on from, what every guitarist dreads most.

May 26, 2017

Amps and PA Systems

Review: AER Introduces a Tommy Emmanuel Signature Amp, and It’s Pretty Dang Cool, Mate

There are some critical variations to AER's standard Compact 60 design that make the TE edition noteworthy

October 11, 2016

Amps and PA Systems

Gear Review: The Truly Acoustic, Acoustic Guitar ToneWoodAmp [VIDEO]

The ToneWoodAmp is an affordable, cutting-edge product that serves the traditional needs of the performing guitarist. It belongs in every guitarist’s toolbox.

August 16, 2016