August School of Guitars

03/12/2016

8 tips from Gypsy Jazz Whiz Paul Mehling to improve acoustic tone http://acousticguitar.com/gypsy-jazz-player-paul-mehling-offers-8-picking-tips-to-improve-your-acoustic-guitar-tone/

From the December 2016 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY PAUL MEHLING THE PROBLEM You’re dissatisfied with the tone and volume of your playing and want to get closer to what you hear from other players…

02/12/2016

Johnny Mbizo Dyani, representing South African Jazz Bass! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aGb53dNa6k

Johnny M. Dyani - African Bass (1979) Red Record VPA 149 Johnny M. Dyani - bass, piano, voice Clifford Jarvis - drums, voice

30/11/2016

Exciting tour scheduled, Flecktones and Chick Corea Electric Band. Serious musicianship! http://www.downbeat.com/default.asp?sect=news&subsect=news_detail&nid=4586

28/11/2016

Interesting read, Jimi Hendrix's influence on Modern Jazz. http://jazztimes.com/articles/20150-jimi-hendrix-modern-jazz-axis

26/11/2016

Some great tips from electric fingerstyle legend Tuck Andress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YkthieLuw8

25/11/2016

You could probably guess that we're gaga for guitar at PG, and we assume you are, too—that's why you're here, right?!

On Thanksgiving, comment below explaining why you're thankful for guitar and music!

24/11/2016

PRS 509 model, with 5 pickups. Overkill or new tonal possibilities? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad8MuEGHFBM

http://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/electrics/core/509_2017 As one of the most versatile guitars in the PRS lineup, the 509 harnesses the power of 5 pickups ...

23/11/2016

Interesting read on Sting's view, might help you appreciate the guitar the you own :) http://www.guitarplayer.com/artists/1013/sting-the-more-you-play-an-instrument-the-more-responsive-it-is/60766

Guitar Player magazine is the complete acoustic and electric guitar package. Featuring free online acoustic and electric guitar lessons, tutorials and videos for both beginner and professional.

22/11/2016

Great collection of Vintage Fender Amps and Guitars http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/premier-collector-3-vintage-fender-amps-and-guitars-1

Five Fender amps from the sixties and seventies, and 15 vintage and newer guitars make Lorne Sheaves'' collection.

21/11/2016

Looking to enhance your fingerstyle technique! Give this etude from the classical realm a bash http://classicalguitarmagazine.com/enhance-your-technique-by-digging-into-villa-lobos/ -lobos

From the Summer 2016 issue of Classical Guitar magazine | BY RHAYN JOOSTE In this digital era of crafted, “perfect” performances, there is a constant motivation for guitarists to be musically and t…

19/11/2016

DID YOU KNOW? Jimi Hendrix owned three Gibson Flying V guitars during his lifetime. The one pictured here is his first, a 1967 model which he painted himself.

19/11/2016

Beautiful duet jazz by Martin Taylor and Julian Lage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKsuQbOg9oM

Learn guitar online with Martin Taylor at http://artistworks.com/martin-taylor