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The Risks of Purchasing Flea Market, Mail Order, and Recycle Shop Guitars
Here is a summary of the pros and cons of buying a guitar other than in a music store.

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Jun 17, 20245 min read


How to Play a Solo Concert: Advice for Guitarists
What do you need to know before you perform a solo guitar concert? Here's a list of tips that will help you at gigs.

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Jun 16, 20246 min read


Artist Spotlight: A Conclusion
I have put together some information about the wonderful artists we have featured so far!

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 15, 20246 min read


Artist Spotlight: Nik Sampson
Introducing one of the musicians who is a great player and has influenced many guitarists!

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 14, 20246 min read


Artist Spotlight: Nat Martin
This blog features my friend and mentor Nat Martin. Check out his play, there is a lot we can learn from him!

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 11, 20246 min read


Artist Spotlight: Michael Kaplan
Introducing Michael, our representative and a wonderful musician! He continues to teach today with his experience and knowledge.

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 10, 20246 min read


Guitar Plateaus: How to Push Past and Keep Progressing
What should you do if you keep practising your guitar but don't feel like you're making any progress? Here's an article about it!

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 9, 20247 min read


Mastering the Major and Natural Minor Scales on Guitar
The major and minor scales are the basic scales that you should practice! Learn about them in this blog post.

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 8, 20246 min read


Harnessing the Dominant Power! Exploring the Mixolydian Mode for Guitarists
Learn with us in this blog post about the Mixolydian mode, which every musician should know!

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 7, 20246 min read


New vs. Used Guitars: Making the Right Choice
Which is better for a new guitar - new or used? Here is a summary of points to consider when making a decision to buy.

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 4, 20246 min read


Artist Spotlight: Joe Boult
Meet a friend of mine, a great guitarist and music teacher. I'm sure there's something you can learn from him!

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 3, 20246 min read


An Introduction to Seven String Guitars
Not just for making a heavy sound, the 7-string guitar is a wonderful instrument! Check it out this blog post to learn about it.

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 2, 20245 min read


How to Play with Both Hands: Tapping Techniques
Here is an explanation of how to play tapping, something you need to know if you play rock guitar!

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Jun 1, 20241 min read


Guitar Heroes: Guthrie Govan
Meet one of the best guitarists of today. Be sure to check out the performance videos!

The American Guitar Academy
May 31, 20246 min read


Ask Our Teachers: Why did you start playing the guitar?
Why did we teachers start playing guitar? Here's a brief history of my background and some of the artists that have influenced me.

The American Guitar Academy
May 28, 20247 min read


Joe Pass and Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar
Learn about the history and guitar style of Joe Pass, one of the world's greatest jazz guitarists!

The American Guitar Academy
May 27, 20247 min read


Artist Spotlight: Charles Roper
Here is a friend of mine and a great artist! I am sure there is a lot you can learn from him as a musician.

The American Guitar Academy
May 26, 20246 min read


Jamming in Your Jammies: Making Music in Your Apartment
Should you give up playing music if you live in an apartment? Let's explore the possibilities of playing music indoors!

The American Guitar Academy
May 25, 20244 min read


Fretboard Fitness: Strengthening and Coordination Exercises for Guitarists
Find out tips and training methods for better finger technique on the guitar fretboard.

The American Guitar Academy
May 24, 20246 min read


Exploring the Iconic: A Deep Dive into the Most Popular Types of Electric Guitars
There are many different types of guitars, each with a different character. In this blog we will introduce you to the different types of gui

The American Guitar Academy
May 21, 20247 min read
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