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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 23, 20246 min read
Guide to Jazz Styles
Here's the brief history of Jazz and the different styles. Reading this blog post will certainly make listening to Jazz more interesting!
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 22, 20246 min read
Guitar Heroes: Marty Friedman
Introducing an amazing guitarist with a love for Japanese culture. If you're a guitarist, you've probably heard him play at least once!
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 21, 20246 min read
Guitar Heroes: George Benson
Here is an artist who has attracted many people from all over the world as a great singer and guitarist!
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 18, 20248 min read
The Concept of Chord Scales: A Tool for Musical Exploration
Here is an introduction to the concept of the chord scale and the amazing artists who have used it effectively!
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 17, 20245 min read
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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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 15, 20246 min read
Artist Spotlight: A Conclusion
I have put together some information about the wonderful artists we have featured so far!
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 14, 20246 min read
Artist Spotlight: Nik Sampson
Introducing one of the musicians who is a great player and has influenced many guitarists!
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 11, 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!
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 10, 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.
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 9, 20247 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!
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 7, 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!
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 4, 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.
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 3, 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!
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 1, 20241 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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The American Guitar Academy
May 31, 20246 min read
Guitar Heroes: Guthrie Govan
Meet one of the best guitarists of today. Be sure to check out the performance videos!
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The American Guitar Academy
May 28, 20247 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.
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The American Guitar Academy
May 27, 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!
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The American Guitar Academy
May 26, 20246 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.
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The American Guitar Academy
May 21, 20247 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
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The American Guitar Academy
May 20, 20246 min read
Judging a Book by It’s Cover
You cannot judge an artist by his/her looks! This article will help you get a broader perspective on artists.
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