Will's prompt got me thinking. Glenn Branca renders his music on a huge scale: Many of his signature works are long pieces scored for extremely loud forces of alternately tuned (and often rebuilt) ...

Since its creation in the mid-20th century, the electric guitar has faced misconceptions among composers and audiences alike. It’s been deemed suitable only for rock ‘n’ roll, country, jazz or blues.

The jazz, blues and rock great plays favorites with his gear and recalls that time when he was supporting Jimmy Witherspoon ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. When you think about chamber music, electric guitar isn’t the first thing to come to mind. Yet, it’s one of the highlights of the ...

Marin County has been home to some great guitarists — Jerry Garcia, Carlos Santana, Mike Bloomfield, John Cipollina. Fill in your own favorite. While you’re at it, I’m adding a new name to my personal ...

For beginners, finding the best guitar to start with can be intimidating, to say nothing of actually learning to play it. There are a few age-old dichotomies to navigate—electric or acoustic, steel ...

As a young guitarist, buying your very first guitar is a huge moment. The sheer amount of possibilities for budding musicians makes learning the guitar an exciting prospect – and even a potential ...

The CEO, chief designer and president of Taylor Guitars says the design language and aesthetic of the high-end acoustic brand ...