Nylon-String Virtuoso Niwel Tsumbu Blends Congolese Roots with Global Sounds
No matter how far the Ireland-based guitarist travels, both physically and musically, his connection to Congo is ever-present, as this Zoom interview reveals.
E.E. Bradman
E.E. Bradman is a word nerd and music journalist, a Grammy-nominated bassist, a musical midwife for childbirth and the dying, and an award-winning sound designer/composer.
Scott Memmer’s Charmed Life Picks Offers Handcrafted Alternatives to Tortoiseshell Plectrums
A conversation with Scott Memmer, whose cutting-edge products have brought him lots of fans in the world of acoustic instruments.
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Great Acoustics: A Cutting-Edge 1931 Martin OM-18 Owned by Country Legend Conway Twitty
Twitty was renowned for his voice, his hair, and songs like “It’s Only Make Believe,” but he also had excellent taste in acoustic guitars.
With ‘All My Friends,’ Aoife O’Donovan Composes a Soulful History Lesson and Call to Action on Women’s Rights
'All My Friends' alternates between orchestral movements and quiet passages, blending folk/Americana and orchestral flavors for a potent mix.
Music Therapy & Guitar | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast
An illuminating roundtable discussion exploring the links between music-making and wellness.
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The Secret to Shubb Capos’ 50 Years in Business? It’s the Little Things
Checking in with Rick Shubb, founder of Shubb Capos, on his company’s 50th anniversary.
Sicilian Luthier Noemi Schembri Has Dedicated Herself to the Craft of Guitar Making
Her instruments, evenly divided among steel-string, nylon-string, and crossover guitars, have earned rave reviews.
Singer-Songwriter John Oates Explores the Music of Mississippi John Hurt
He will forever be best known as half of Hall & Oates, but John Oates has carved a distinct identity as a proponent of classic Americana
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Checking In with Lillian Werbin, the New Co-owner and President of Elderly Instruments
Werbin talks about balancing dreams and realities at the celebrated East Lansing, Michigan, music store founded by her father, Stan Werbin, in 1972.
Shop Visit: Independent Guitar Stores | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast
Take a virtual road trip across the US to visit four independent guitar stores. 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.
Why Should I Plug In? | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast
Did you know you can expand the sonic possibilities of your acoustic guitar simply by plugging in? Doug Young, the recording engineer who wrote the book on acoustic amplification, reveals how.
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Eric Bibb | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast
Eric Bibb shares captivating stories and insights about his musical upbringing, the limits and opportunities of being known as a blues player, and the role music plays in uniting and shaping the world today.
Billy Strings Expands Beyond Bluegrass and Finds His Own Voice with ‘Renewal’
Billy Strings talks about developing his own style, gear he uses on-stage, and his "Holy Grail" guitar.
Kaleidoscope Ears: Gyan Riley Has a Unique Approach to Nylon-string Guitar
Gyan Riley’s big ears and deep guitar skills have taken him from solo shows to classical ensembles.
How I Learned to Make Guitars: Eight Modern Luthiers on the Origins of Their Craft
What does it take to go from loving acoustic guitars to actually building them? To answer this, we asked a handful of luthiers to tell us their origin stories.
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Yasmin Williams Crafts Otherworldly Acoustic Soundscapes on ‘Urban Driftwood’
Yasmin Williams uses percussive accents on her acoustic guitar’s body & incorporates instruments such as kora & kalimba
Leo Kottke Looks Back at His Long and Uncategorizable Musical Journey
Leo Kottke's musical adventures have inspired generations of musicians. Throughout this journey, the one constant has been his love for acoustic guitar.
After 50 Years at the Forefront of the Guitar Repair Industry, Dan Erlewine Is at the Top of His Game
Dan Erlewine's pioneering reference works and instructional content have made him a mentor to three generations of guitar maintenance and repair geeks.
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Guitar Talk: Lianne La Havas Draws from Bossa Nova and Samba in Her Nylon-String Guitar Work
British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas’ third album, a self-titled song cycle that chronicles the full arc of an intense relationship, is dreamy for several reasons
Acoustic Guitarists Sound Off on Their Musical Lives in the Age of COVID-19
What we learned from a survey of nearly 900 readers was fascinating, informative, sobering, and ultimately, inspiring
Taylor Guitars Discovers a New Sustainable Tonewood in Its Own Backyard
The desire to make Taylor as ethically eco-conscious as possible has led to the ultimate sustainable supply chain: Growing their own trees.
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Tony Klassen of New Era Guitars Is a Revivalist of Under-Appreciated Designs
The Indiana-based luthier, who runs a one-man operation, produces impressive reproductions coveted by collectors and pros alike
George Gruhn on the State of the Vintage Guitar Market
As Gruhn Guitars approaches its 50th anniversary, Gruhn, has plenty to say about prewar instruments, speculators and collectors, old guitars vs. new ones, and more.
Review: Izotope Spire Studio Captures Inspiration On the Go in High Fidelity
If you’re ready to upgrade from using voice memos, this Spire was made for you
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Wood Science: Tom Bedell’s Commitment to Sound Optimization and Sustainability
Commitment to understanding variations in the trees that become guitars are the pillars of his design philosophy at Bedell Guitars and at Breedlove