Guitar Tips, Techniques, and Insights

How to file your nails for guitar

Learn how to file your nails for the guitar, with a process that works for everyone. Get a better understanding of how the nails work by looking at the most important details. And get a consistent sound across all your fingers.

How Many Strings Does a Guitar Have?

Did you know the guitar doesn't always have six strings? There are many different numbers of strings that can be on a guitar. Learn about how many strings are on different guitars.

How to hold a guitar

Learn how to hold a guitar to make it the most easy to play.

The benefits of taking your guitar lessons online

Guitar lessons are a great way to use your free time to learn how to play the music you love on guitar. Or you can prepare for an upcoming show, audition, or performance. Learn to improvise or jam.

The best setup for your online guitar lessons

The following tips will help you get from a good setup to having a great online lesson experience. You will be able to see and hear your teacher clearly. And your teacher will be able to see and hear you clearly so that they can give you the best advice.

What You Need to Know Before You Take Your First Guitar Lesson

Making the decision to pursue guitar lessons is an exciting prospect. However, as the first session approaches, many students find themselves wondering: what do you need to know before your first guitar lesson?

Caring for Your Guitar in the Winter

It seems as if the NYC fall has come and gone, and now we’re suddenly hit with winter. Don’t let your guitar catch the winter blues! Taking some steps to keep your guitar happy can help you to avoid costly end of the season repairs.

NYC Guitar Orchestra records Corelli Op. 6 No. 8 at Sage Music

Watch the NYC Guitar Orchestra's principals perform Corelli's Op. 6 No. 8 at Sage Music

How to inspect an acoustic guitar before you buy it

Learn what to look for in buying an acoustic guitar to ensure you get a quality, easily playable instrument.