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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Meet the Acoustic Guitar Teaching Artists
Apr 24, 20251h 10mEp. 2S4
Five awesome Teaching Artists—Isa Burke, Lisa Liu, Mamie Minch, Sean McGowan, and Thu Tran—want to help you grow as a guitarist! They're sharing engaging insights and invaluable guitar wisdom each and every week in the A
Courtney Hartman
Jan 15, 202542mEp. 1S4
Guitarist and singer-songwriter Courtney Hartman discusses her evolution from flashy flatpicker to introspective songwriter, the staying power of old-time music, her relationship with Bourgeois Guitars, and shares insigh
Get Recording Ready
Sep 25, 202443mEp. 13S3
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 conver
Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Aug 28, 202445mEp. 12S3
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 expectat
My First Guitar Encore
Jul 31, 20241h 13mEp. 11S3
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 av
Music Therapy & Guitar
Jun 27, 202448mEp. 10S3
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 ex
Shana Cleveland | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions
Jun 12, 202414mEp. 9S3
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 Winte
James Elkington & Nathan Salsburg | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast
May 29, 202433mEp. 8S3
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
Katherine Priddy | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions
May 8, 202418mEp. 7S3
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 alb
Tips on Tone
Apr 24, 202459mEp. 6S3
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 t
Naima Bock | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions
Apr 11, 202416mEp. 5S3
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
Alejandro Escovedo
Mar 27, 202430mEp. 4S3
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, ho
Flyte | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions
Mar 20, 202420mEp. 3S3
Catch up with London-based indie folk duo Flyte in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We talk first and favorite guitars, writing for two voices, and enjoy a performance of “Chelsea Smiles” from their latest al
Songwriting Competitions
Feb 28, 202433mEp. 2S3
How does competition fit into the creative process? We're joined by Abby Posner , Rachel Garcia , and Thu Tran for a candid roundtable discussion all about songwriting competitions. Explore the highs and lows of particip
Fab Four on Six Strings | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Spotlight on the Beatles
Jan 31, 202431mEp. 1S3
Like so many musicians of a certain generation, our guests started playing guitar in large part because of the Beatles. Today, Laurence Juber , Mimi Fox , and Tim Sparks each take a different approach to arranging, adapt
Get Gig Ready
Dec 27, 202334mEp. 14S2
From the Newport Folk Festival to art museums in Norway and every open mic, stadium, and radio station in between – if it’s a gig, Pieta Brown , Christopher Paul Stelling , and Sean Rowe are ready for it! This roundtable
Nickel Creek
Nov 29, 202327mEp. 13S2
Catch up with one of your favorite bluegrass bands! Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, and Chris Thile discuss breathing new life into classic tunes, what their kids really think of their music, and a whole lot more. This episo
Solo Guitar Composition
Oct 26, 202333mEp. 12S2
In this roundtable discussion, Diego Figueiredo, Gwenifer Raymond, and Yasmin Williams share their unique perspectives on composing for solo guitar. Through conversation and inspiring demonstrations, our guests explore t
Eric Johnson and Gretchen Menn
Sep 27, 202337mEp. 11S2
While both our guests are lauded for their electric guitar chops, this episode is all about playing unplugged. Join Eric Johnson and Gretchen Menn for a wide-ranging conversation exploring ego, joy, musical growth, and h
Ask the Experts
Aug 30, 202333mEp. 10S2
Go behind the workbench to explore the unique challenges and joys of guitar repair and restoration! What do Dana Bourgeois, Mamie Minch, and Martin Keith have in common? They’ve all been the author behind Acoustic Guitar
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Acoustic Guitar is hosted by Acoustic Guitar magazine. The show is categorised under music (interviews) and has published 39 episodes.
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