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Unanswered Questions 2: Genres, Pedals, Secondhand Guitars and Orientation
Recently I put a blog post together answering some questions that many people would be too worried to ask. I thought it would be a good...

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13 minutes ago4 min read


Learning Music Written for Other Instruments
When a guitar player plays their favorite pentatonic scale, and a piano player does the same, the notes will be identical; the A minor...

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2 days ago7 min read


Capo Magic!
What is a Guitar Capo and How Do You Use It? For beginner guitarists, learning to play different songs in various keys can feel like a...

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6 days ago7 min read


Dealing With Jealousy
To kick off this blog post, let me first repeat myself by saying that there is no such thing as one person being better than another...

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Jul 116 min read


The World’s Most Expensive Guitars
Guitars—those six-stringed marvels—have gone way beyond just being musical instruments. They've become symbols of rock 'n' roll,...

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Jul 106 min read


Spotlight on Student Talent: April 2025 Student Recital Highlights
This past April, the Franciscan Chapel Center in Roppongi was filled with music, energy, and the unmistakable buzz of live performance as...

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 101 min read


Setting Up to Record At Home
Being able to record your guitar playing at home is a great skill to have, and allows you to better keep track of your practice,...

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 96 min read


The Most Iconic Guitarists in Rock Music: From Rock 'n' Roll to Modern Rock Legends
The electric guitar is one of the most iconic instruments in rock music, serving as the driving force behind some of the most memorable...

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 89 min read


Detroit: The Motor City’s Musical Legacy
Detroit, Michigan, also known as "The Motor City," holds a rich musical legacy that spans multiple genres. It is famously the birthplace...

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Jul 57 min read


Guitar Heroes: Mikio Fujioka (藤岡幹大)
It was many years ago that I discovered the music of Babymetal - I believe it was around the time they were touring Europe after the...

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Jul 46 min read


Austin: The Live Music Capital of the World
Austin, Texas, has earned its title as the "Live Music Capital of the World," known for its eclectic music scene that embraces genres...

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Jul 37 min read


Creating Your Own Backing Tracks
In a recently published blog post, I spoke about using a basic home recording set-up to record your own backing tracks. Today we will be...

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Jul 26 min read


How to Amplify an Acoustic Guitar
Amplifying an acoustic guitar is a crucial step for musicians who want to ensure their sound is heard clearly in a variety of settings,...

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Jul 16 min read


Neon Nostalgia: The Timeless Groove of Japan’s City Pop
I. City Pop? City pop is a genre of Japanese music that emerged in the late 1970s and gained widespread popularity in the 1980s....

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Jun 287 min read


Open Strings - Your New Best Friend
You may have read that title and thought “Duh! I l know about the open strings. It was lesson one!” - you would be correct. However,...

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Jun 275 min read


An Overview of Japanese Popular Music
Welcome to the vibrant world of Japanese pop music! J-pop is a genre that seamlessly blends traditional sounds with modern influences,...

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Jun 269 min read


Using Outside Sounds in Your Playing
Using outside sounds in your playing seems extremely counter-intuitive at first, at least it did to me. You spend all of your time...

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Jun 256 min read


Using Scales for Your Guitar Riffs
To some people, it would appear to be natural to think of scales when creating riffs. In that situation you might find it helps the...

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Jun 205 min read


Dual Guitar Parts: Making the Most of It
There are numerous pros and cons when it comes to being involved with additional musicians, although today we will talk about working...

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Jun 185 min read


Effective Guitar Practice: How Long and How Often?
Setting the Stage Aspiring guitarists, whether beginners or seasoned players, all have one thing common. Consistent practice . It is the...

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 175 min read
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