Acoustic Guitar
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.
Episodes
37 episodes
Get Recording Ready
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 conversation about how to prep...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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43:06
Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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45:35
My First Guitar Encore
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 available to our ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:13:29
Music Therapy & Guitar
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 explore the physical, emot...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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48:17
Shana Cleveland | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions
Catch up with singer-songwriter (and La Luz lead guitarist) Shana Cleveland in this bonus Acoustic Guitar Sessions episode. We talk shredding, open tunings,...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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14:56
James Elkington & Nathan Salsburg | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast
Guitarists Nathan Salsburg and James Elkington discuss collaboration, instrumental composition, unusual guitar fragrances, and their new album, All Gis...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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33:31
Katherine Priddy | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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18:10
Tips on Tone
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 to listen with a...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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59:14
Naima Bock | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions
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 rundown of her...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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16:06
Alejandro Escovedo
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, how he first pick...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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30:07
Flyte | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Sessions
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
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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20:57
Songwriting Competitions
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 participating...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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33:17
Fab Four on Six Strings | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast Spotlight on the Beatles
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, adapting, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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31:00
Get Gig Ready
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 of w...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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34:59
Nickel Creek
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 episode is sponsored by...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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27:12
Solo Guitar Composition
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 the differences between i...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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33:03
Eric Johnson and Gretchen Menn
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 how to get good tone. (Hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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37:54
Ask the Experts
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 magazi...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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33:26
Bruce Cockburn
We sat down with Bruce Cockburn after the release of O Sun O Moon – his latest album in a distinguished career spanning five decades. Cockburn discusses creativity, guitars, songwriting, and even gives us a lesson in EADGAD tuning....
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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26:29
My First Guitar, Luthier Edition
It’s our first birthday! If you’ve been listening since the beginning, you remember "My First Guitar," where we heard stories from some incredible players. Now we bring...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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54:29
Badi Assad
Tune in for a fascinating conversation – plus inspiring demonstrations – with nylon-string guitarist and singer Badi Assad. We talk composing and arranging, how to sing and play at the same time, and the importance of emotion and experimentatio...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:52
Doc Watson Memories
To celebrate 100 years of Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson, we invited 11 distinguished guests to share their stories and reflect on his legacy. You'll hear from a range of talented musicians, producers, and makers—including bluegrass titan Peter Rowan...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:52
Dom Flemons
Join us for an illuminating discussion about the past and present of roots music with the American Songster himself: Dom Flemons. We explore the history behind the songs and instruments he's collected, his new album, Bob Dylan, and a whole lot ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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31:05
Kaki King
Join us for a lively, honest conversation with boundary-pushing guitarist Kaki King. Learn how she develops new tunings, the story behind the passerelle bridge, and why the third-to-last show is always the best performance of a tour.Than...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:07
Writing Songs with Sunny War, Madison Cunningham, and Adam Levy
Join our illustrious panel for an in-depth conversation on songwriting. Each of our guests has a unique perspective and process – Sunny War forged her singular folk-punk style busking on the Venice Beach Boardwalk; Madison Cunningham won this y...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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