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I really enjoy that moment when a student brings in a new guitar. I see them smiling as they enter the room. This is especially true if it’s their first guitar ever. They’re so excited no matter what kind of guitar they’re holding. In that moment, they’re a rock star.  Guitar strings are always important,…

In an earlier post, I talked about the Star Picks and why I use them almost exclusively for my electric guitar.  In this post, I share options for picks that I find useful when playing other styles of guitar and other acoustic stringed instruments.   As a music educator and performer, I rarely say no to…

I’ve been teaching guitar lessons since 1987. Over the years, I’ve gotten hundreds of questions about guitar picks. In their first year of playing, my students’ pick choice is usually based on their favorite color, or whatever was included with their new guitar.  I don’t often get questions until the student finds a pick on…