Built on just three cowboy chords—the I, IV, and V in the key of E—this traditional tune is easy to learn and fun to play. Continue Reading »

Mastering engineer Mike Walker found this previously undiscovered arrangement of the traditional Irish jig while organizing and digitizing the fingerstyle master’s transcriptions. Continue Reading »

Jones plays acoustic versions of her songs “Tough on a Woman’s Heart” and “End of Time.” Continue Reading »

The singer-songwriter reflects on her 30-year career through the prism of her latest work, ‘Crown of Roses,’ a moving set of songs infused with folk, gospel, country blues, and dashes of flamenco. Continue Reading »

One lucky winner will receive this Taylor Next Generation 412ce Offering players a more accessible entry point to the beloved sound of solid rosewood and spruce, the Next Generation 412ce is sure to impress everyday players and professionals alike. The combination of Indian rosewood back and sides with a Sitka spruce top gets a boost […] Continue Reading »

In this lesson we will explore how chord shapes are especially useful for soloing over songs that use chords from outside the key. Continue Reading »

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: At 11 years old, Trey Hensley had been playing guitar for less than a year when a chance encounter changed everything. After hearing Trey perform at a county fair, Marty Stuart invited the young guitarist onstage. Two months later, Trey found himself performing on the Grand Ole Opry. What followed was a […] Continue Reading »

In an expansive new multimedia project, the celebrated Paraguayan guitarist collaborates with performers from across the Americas to explore the instrument’s shared roots and regional transformations. Continue Reading »

This set showcases Emmer’s mix of heart and humor and shines a light on his deft guitar work. Continue Reading »

Sponsored by MusicNomad: A proper setup can help reduce unwanted buzzing, improve tuning stability, dial in intonation, and help your guitar sound and play its best. Saving time and money while improving sound and playability, thousands of guitar players have learned to set up their guitar with MusicNomad’s Keep It Simple Setup (KISS)™ system. “Setting up […] Continue Reading »