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Amps Vs Modelers - My Personal Experience
Which gear is right for you, the amp or the modeler? This blog will help you understand the differences and choose the right gear!

The American Guitar Academy
Nov 2, 20247 min read


The Most Famous Types of Acoustic Guitars
Here is a summary of the different types of acoustic guitars to help you choose the right one!

The American Guitar Academy
Oct 27, 20247 min read


The Intermediate Guitarist Checklist: The Skills and Techniques Every Intermediate Guitar Player Should Be Able to Do
Here is a list of things that intermediate guitarists need to know. Use this list to see how well you understand things now!

The American Guitar Academy
Oct 14, 20249 min read


The Pickup Playbook: Mastering Sound with the Right Pickup
Find your ideal guitar sound by understanding the differences in tone between different pickups!

The American Guitar Academy
Sep 23, 20248 min read


The Anatomy of the Guitar
Learn more about guitars so that you can better maintain them and choose the right instrument!

The American Guitar Academy
Sep 9, 20248 min read


How to Set-Up Your Guitar
Proper maintenance is essential to getting the most out of your guitar. Learn how to properly set up your guitar in this blog post.

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Sep 7, 20247 min read


Guitar Maintenance and Care: A Guide to Keeping Your Axe in Top Playing Condition
Keep your guitar in better condition with daily maintenance! Learn what you need to know in this blog post.

The American Guitar Academy
Aug 25, 20246 min read


Practical Ways to Practice Arpeggios on the Guitar
Learn how to practice arpeggios efficiently to improve your guitar playing!

The American Guitar Academy
Aug 24, 20248 min read


Fingerpicking vs. Flatpicking on the Guitar
Depending on how you play the guitar, you'll get different tones and styles. Let's learn about the two most basic ways to play the guitar!

The American Guitar Academy
Aug 23, 20245 min read


How to Practice Your Dynamic Control
Your guitar playing can be even better if you can control the volume and feel. In this article, we will look at dynamics.

The American Guitar Academy
Aug 3, 20246 min read


Mastering Bending and Vibrato Techniques for the Electric Guitar
In this article we will introduce you to bending and vibrato, essential skills for the electric guitar.

The American Guitar Academy
Aug 2, 20245 min read


How Does Your Guitar Feel?
What is the condition of your guitar and how does it feel when you play it? Read about settings and adjustments here!

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 30, 20246 min read


Pedalboard Setup for Intermediate Players: Optimize Your Effects Pedals for Live or Studio Performance
This article introduces some important effectors and settings for live or studio performance.

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 28, 20246 min read


The Importance of Warming Up as a Guitarist
For guitarists, injury is something to be avoided at all costs. This article is about warming up for playing.

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 23, 20246 min read


Playing Scales on a Single String
There are many benefits to playing scales on a single string. As well as helping to learn the fret board, it cultivates in us an...

The American Guitar Academy
Aug 19, 20201 min read


The Spider Exercise! (excellent for finger independence)
Here's the spider exercise for you to work on fingerings. You can practice with the video and a using free tab!

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 29, 20201 min read


Finger Independence Exercises for All Guitarists
Here are two very effective exercises that will improve your finger independence. Basic Exercise (see PDF for tab) Aim to play as...

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 21, 20201 min read


Play "Rock Around the Clock" with just 2 chord shapes!
Rock and roll star Bill Haley was born exactly 95 years ago today. He sold over 60 million records worldwide, but is probably best known...

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 6, 20201 min read


"Beck's Bolero" (Jeff Beck)
Jeff Beck, who turns 76 today, is one of the most innovative electric guitarists alive. His sound is instantly recognizable. In 2009,...

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 24, 20201 min read


"I'm Yours" (Jason Mraz)
First of all, a very Happy Birthday to two-time Grammy Award winner Mr. Mraz, who turns 43 today! Jason has penned several hits, but "I'm...

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 23, 20201 min read
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