In kindergarten, Michael Nunez learned how to play the accordion. It was a popular instrument at the time, so his parents started him in group lessons. By the time he was in junior high, Michael was ...

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A new program is offering traditional Portuguese fado guitar lessons with world-famous performer Ricardo Parreira. Here's how to sign up.

I tried to play a 12-string guitar, and it was a completely different experience than I expected. From the thicker neck and higher string tension to the massive, shimmering sound, this video explores ...

The magic of 12-string guitars in corrido music lies in their string arrangement. With pairs of strings tuned in octaves (except for the two highest pairs, which are tuned in unison), these ...

The jangly, chiming sound of acoustic and electric 12-string guitars have played a crucial role in popular music, from blues to rock, pop to folk. 12-string guitars feature six pairs of strings, known ...

He built groundbreaking guitars that were displayed in art galleries and played by Joni Mitchell, Trent Reznor and many others. Credit: D’Addario & CompanyCredit... Supported by By Alex Williams Ken ...

“I’ll take a friend/I’ll take a driving lesson,” he declares on the soaring “Letter to Heaven,” with drolly heartbreaking earnestness, ready to hit the road. “I’d make a bet we can fit in the van/I ...

My first guitar lesson ended in discomfort, confusion and despair. But I was hooked. I was 10 but still sensed an intense connection to this beautiful and mysterious instrument. Since then, guitars ...

Although an astrophysicist, Brian May will always be remembered for his time with the hit band Queen. Helping form the band alongside Roger Taylor and Freddie Mercury, the band gained icon status when ...