The Guitar as Stroke Therapy

by Michael O'Dorn

Beginnings
From the very beginning it seems I’ve played the guitar almost every day of my life. After many years of study I thought, WOW, I want to do this for the rest of my life. I really get a kick out of learning something new to play every chance I get. The possibilities are limitless, the techniques immeasurable, the challenge just that- challenging to say the least. As guitarists we all know that very challenge and the great thrill we get when we finally accomplish something that was once difficult...more

Flatpicking

The History of Flatpicking Guitar in the USA: Part V

by Dan Miller

Welcome to the final article in our six-part series on the history of flatpicking. In this segment we will discuss the newest group of flatpickers who have been gaining attention on the bluegrass and acoustic...more

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Interview

Artist Interview: John Pisano

by Gerald Miller

Tell us about the John Pisano’s Guitar Night CD.
The project for me has been an ongoing thing as this September, it will be ten years since I started Guitar Night. We’ve been at Spazio...more

1.  The Castellani/Andriaccio Duo

The guitar duo of Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio is regarded as one of the elite chamber ensembles on the classic music scene today. Praised by critics internationally, The New York Times hailed them as "First rate and a pleasure to hear...

2.  Guitar Quick Licks - Santana
3.  Guitar Quick Licks - Malmsteen
4.  Guitar Quick Licks - BB King
5.  Bass Guitar From Scratch

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The Magnificent Guitar of Jorge Morel: A Life of Music

review by Richard Turner

For this month’s Product Review I have selected a book entitled The Magnificent Guitar of Jorge Morel: A Life of Music (MB21953), by John McClellan and Deyan Bratic. My reason for selecting this book for review is singular; it is the only book...more

Michael O'Dorn in Concert

by Michael O'Dorn

Michael O’Dorn devotes his life to performing and the promotion of Fingerstyle guitar music. This DVD contains many styles of Fingerstyle guitar picking...

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