Acoustic Guitar

Sep 25 2024 37 ep. 34 mins 72

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Join us for conversations that explore why we play, collect, build, obsess over guitars and how rewarding it is to make music of our own. Each month, your hosts at Acoustic Guitar magazine connect you with great guitarists – from preeminent pickers and fingerstyle sensations to trailblazing songwriters, luthiers, and the acoustic guitar community at large.

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Get Recording Ready

Sep 25 2024 43 mins

It's easier than ever to grab a guitar and a microphone and hit record—but how can you get the most out of your recording session? We sat down with Joe Gore and Molly Miller, both guitarists and studio pros, for a conversation about how to prepare.Thanks to G7th for sponsoring this episode. Learn about the Performance 3 and the other ranges of G7th capos at www.G7th.com. Addition

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Aug 28 2024 45 mins

We catch up with Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Dave Alvin while they’re on the road touring their new album, Texicali. Great collaborators and friends, our guests reflect on writing and playing together, defying genre expectations, acoustic guitars, and (most importantly) having a good time.Support the show:Join us on PatreonMake a donation on PayPalGive a rating and reviewAdditional R

My First Guitar Encore

Jul 31 2024 73 mins

We launched the Acoustic Guitar Podcast two years ago and the show has grown a lot in that time, thanks to listeners like you! This re-release of our first-ever episode includes Part Two which previously had only been available to our Patreon supporters. In this episode, we share stories of first guitars. Tune in for renowned musicians Eric Bibb, Bruce Cockburn, Courtney Hartman, R

Music Therapy & Guitar

Jun 27 2024 48 mins

Does playing acoustic guitar provide benefits beyond the joy and satisfaction of making music? Join music wellness specialists Michelle Qureshi and Ian Wilkerson to learn about a range of music therapy experiences and explore the physical, emotional, spiritual, and clinical benefits of playing and listening to acoustic music.Thank you to Strings By Mail for sponsoring this episode.

Shana Cleveland | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions

Jun 12 2024 14 mins

Catch up with singer-songwriter (and La Luz lead guitarist) Shana Cleveland in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We talk shredding, open tunings, playing guitar outside, and enjoy a performance of “Quick Winter Sun” from her latest album, Manzanita.Support the show:Join our community on Patreon, where you’ll find bonus podcast episodes, exclusive guitar workshops,

James Elkington & Nathan Salsburg | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast

May 29 2024 33 mins

Guitarists Nathan Salsburg and James Elkington discuss collaboration, instrumental composition, unusual guitar fragrances, and their new album, All Gist.Thank you to Strings By Mail for sponsoring this episode. Explore guitar strings and special offers at stringsbymail.com.Additional Resources:Order All Gist on Bandcamp.Visit James Elkington's website.Read our 2018 "Guitar Talk" in

Katherine Priddy | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions

May 08 2024 18 mins

Catch up with folk singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We talk family, guitars, touring with Richard Thompson, and enjoy a performance of “Father of Two” from her latest album The Pendulum Swing.Support the show:Join our community on Patreon, where you’ll find bonus podcast episodes, exclusive guitar workshops, and plenty more gr

Tips on Tone

Apr 24 2024 59 mins

You've probably heard the old adage that "tone is in the hands." But what does that really mean? And what makes tone good? We asked 14 prominent acoustic guitarists to weigh in, and got 14 unique responses. You'll want to listen with a notebook in hand, because this episode is a treasure trove of practical advice, musical examples, insights, and exercises to try.Thanks to Henriksen

Naima Bock | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions

Apr 11 2024 16 mins

Catch up with singer-songwriter Naima Bock in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We enjoy an impromptu performance of a new song—“Showers”—then discuss Bock’s roots in Brazilian and British folk music and get a rundown of her guitars and gear. Listen to her album Giant Palm and visit NaimaBock.com to learn more.Support the show:Join our community on Patreon, whe

Alejandro Escovedo

Mar 27 2024 30 mins

We caught up with Alejandro Escovedo ahead of the release of Echo Dancing – his latest album in a legendary, genre-expansive career. Escovedo candidly discusses how painful personal experiences inform his songwriting, how he first picked up the guitar, why he prefers to play acoustic, and what makes Austin, Texas a great town for songwriters.Support the show:Listen to Part 2 on P