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International Songwriting Competition

The International Songwriting Competition is accepting entries until October 7, 2009.



The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels and promote… Continue

Added by Scott Nygaard, Senior Editor on September 30, 2009 at 10:33am — No Comments

Swing Blues Lead Lesson

Learn to play the blues like early swing and jazz guitar soloists Lonnie Johnson and Charlie Christian.



Considering the number of rock guitar heroes who’ve made their names playing blues and blues-influenced music, it should come as no surprise that lead guitarists have been playing the blues ever since they starting taking solos in a band. Lonnie Johnson’s solo on Louis Armstrong’s 1927 recording of “Savoy Blues” is one of the earliest instances of a blues guitar solo in an… Continue

Added by Scott Nygaard, Senior Editor on September 29, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Computer Interface

I play both a 6 and 12 string acoustic guitar with a pickup. I also just upgraded to a new HP Quad-core PC with 8 gig of RAM, 1 TB of hard drive space and a decent quality sound card (not part of the mother board). I have finally decided to look at options to record some stuff on the PC. Right now I'm really just interested in my guitar and vocals. I don't play any other instruments. It is possible that I might decided to pickup a used electric guitar down the road just to putz around… Continue

Added by Michael D. Williams on September 20, 2009 at 4:45pm — No Comments

"Uncorked - Al Stewart Live with Dave Nachmanoff", has arrived!

"Uncorked" has arrived!



Over the next week, we'll be turning around pre-orders (at www.davenach.com, concerts, and mail order) for 'Uncorked', which should be available at other retailers in a few weeks. A few have already received their copy.



Haven't ordered yet? Go to www.davenach.com.





UNCORKED - AL STEWART LIVE WITH DAVE… Continue

Added by Dave Nachmanoff on September 20, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

fretboard printer

Hi

I just want to tell you about my "fretboard-printer",
made for teachers and students
You can find it here:

http://www.123-game.com/guitar/fretboardprinter2.asp

Added by Peter Heinzl on September 18, 2009 at 1:48pm — No Comments

wishful thinking by: john petrucci

hey guys check my site and post a comments thanks

>>Wishfulthinking

Added by wapak on September 18, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Winfield contest

Hey All Just finished my first day at Winfield!

It was my first time competing in the fingerstyle guitar competition and I placed 4th! The competition consisted of 40 players who were all good players. There was a 1st round, where we each played 2 songs. Then there was a 2nd round for the runners up. I made it to the 2nd round but didn't do well enough to get my expected first place. But you can't always win. The guy who won has been in the contest for nearly ten years, and it was just my… Continue

Added by Lance Allen on September 17, 2009 at 9:01pm — 2 Comments

Peter Mulvey’s "The Long Haul Tour”

Milwaukee-based, internationally-touring singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey is in the middle of his third annual bike/concert tour. The Long Haul Tour began September 9 with a ferry ride from Milwaukee to Muskegon, MI, where Peter took to his recumbent bike rigged with guitar and travel necessities and pedaled to Grand Rapids for the tour’s kick-off show. From there it was on to three more Michigan shows, and due east for three shows in New York state, and another three in Massachusetts—with daily… Continue

Added by Scott Nygaard, Senior Editor on September 17, 2009 at 5:36pm — No Comments

Steve Morgan Songs

Hi. I have just added some songs to my profile and would invite members to comment/review. Thanks,look forward to hearing from you
Regards
Steve Morgan

Added by Steve Morgan on September 17, 2009 at 8:11am — 1 Comment

Rare Neil Young Interview from 1969

Neil Young goes solo



Broadcast Date: Feb. 11, 1969

When Canadian musician Neil Young drove his second-hand hearse down to Los Angeles in 1966, he was bent on success as a solo artist. Almost three years later, after taking a career detour with the band Buffalo Springfield, Young is back on the road to fame in his own name. In this illuminating 1969 interview with CBC Radio's Robert Fulford, Young discusses the bitter end of Buffalo Springfield, the "dirty" music industry in… Continue

Added by Gil on September 16, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

My Unfortunate Rule of Thumb

Want to purchase a nylon string guitar but because of small hands, finding it difficult locating a playable model. Tried Taylor NS-74-CE with 1 7/8" neck. Any other suggestions for about 2-2.5 K? Please advise.
I am desperate for some advice.
Thanks

Added by Mike Bryant on September 16, 2009 at 3:06am — 5 Comments

Two Busy Weekends

As a generally frugal guy, the last two weeks were eventful for me. First, I sold my Acoustasonic Jr DSP through Craigslist. I'd heard some horror stories about going that route but this experience was very pleasant. maybe it's because guitarists are just nice folks. The next day, Labor Day, I caught a sale and bought a Fishman Soloamp. I'd played through several vloor models before but you never know how they'll sound when you get them home. But there's been no buyer's remorse for this thing -… Continue

Added by Paul Ashley on September 15, 2009 at 7:43pm — No Comments

Acoustic Guitar magazine now offers guitar lessons, workshops, and more at its new community music school home in San Anselmo, California

Dear Friend of Acoustic Guitar,



On October 19, I and my colleagues at Acoustic Guitar are launching a new community music school in San Anselmo, California, where Acoustic Guitar was founded in 1990.



I want to make sure you know all about this exciting new Acoustic Guitar venture, and to invite you to attend one of two upcoming Open Houses, so you can tour the… Continue

Added by David A. Lusterman on September 15, 2009 at 7:07pm — No Comments

Essential Recordings: Two Decades of Great Music

Here at Acoustic Guitar, the editors have been ramping up for the February 2010 issue, which happens to mark our 20th year as a publication (where has the time gone?). As part of our planning for this milestone, one thought crossed our minds—just think about all the great acoustic music that has been released since our very first issue! That thought has led to some very lively discussions, and it has also reminded us of just how vibrant the acoustic music scene has remained over the past… Continue

Added by Managing Editor Mark Smith on September 15, 2009 at 5:06pm — 5 Comments

Healdsburg Guitar Festival 2009

With this being Back to School season, I feel a bit like talking about “What I Did Last Summer.” Without a doubt, one of the guitaristic highlights was attending the Healdsburg Guitar Festival in August. Now held in Santa Rosa, California (just a few miles south of the original location in Healdsburg, California), the biannual festival turned the city’s Wells Fargo Center for the Arts into a custom guitar and guitar music temple for… Continue

Added by Teja Gerken, Senior Editor on September 14, 2009 at 2:01pm — 1 Comment

Winfield contest

HI. Winfield is next week September 16-21st. I"m competing in the fingerstyle guitar contest.

I"ve been practicing my 4 songs at least 10 times daily. I play them for my 3 month old son everyday. HE seems to like my arrangements. I hope to play them perfectly and whether I win or not I hope to have a good and enjoyable experience!. I will keep you updated on my experience there and I will add some photos of my experience and of the people there.

Lance… Continue

Added by Lance Allen on September 14, 2009 at 9:01am — 11 Comments

Manuel Contreras II Guitar, 2004 Contreras 10th Anniversary, Premium previously owned by Marcin Dylla

Manuel Contreras II Guitar, 2004 Contreras 10th Anniversary, Premium previously owned by Marcin Dylla

Price: $12,500 USD + Case, Not including shipping (email pxs109@gmail.com for more details)



I called Guitar Salon recently who is the Contreras dealer in the United States and they quoted me $23,000 USD for a new 10th anniversary model. This model is among Contreras' finest instruments - it was the first-prize winner of the Joaquin Rodrigo competition in October of 2000. This… Continue

Added by Sean G on September 13, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Martin Repair

Three weeks ago, I took my one year old D16RGT to the Martin factory. It had settled to the point where the action was high and the saddle had been taken down as far as possible.



Lon, the friendly, knowledgeable head of repairs, put on a lower bridge. He had previously changed the nut, but this time he also changed the saddle. Now the only micarta is the fingerboard...which feels great. They also buffed out some minor scratches on the top...and the guitar sounds amazing. It was all… Continue

Added by Ed Rhoades on September 11, 2009 at 9:02pm — 1 Comment

Another Lefty

Hi, I too am a lefty. I am a beginner with no previous music background. Right now I am trying to teach myself to play, but I think I'm at a point whereI need to start taking lessons.

Dave

Added by Dave Harvey on September 11, 2009 at 6:29am — 1 Comment

how are you all

I will post recuerdos de la alhambra in a video very soon and it will make me very happy to do so .Old Rob is a bricklayer too so hope you can appreciate this Anyway this is not the last you have heard from me lol !














Rob!

Added by ROB BRUNET on September 11, 2009 at 2:21am — No Comments

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