Two of the most popular brands of electric guitar pickups are Seymour Duncan and DiMarzio. They both offer a ton of options, each with distinct sonic personalities. Let’s navigate their sonic landscapes and see what makes them tick.

Now that summer is here, a lot of people may be grabbing their guitars to play some music with the family. With summer temperatures sometimes hitting over 100 degrees, the temperature and humidity can really do a number on your beloved instrument. Leaving your guitar in a hot car can destroy it in less than an hour.

I have seen some of the most amazing students come and go. Some have stayed for over a decade and others ended up quitting guitar lessons after less than a month. If the student has been with a teacher for a number of years and has built an amazing relationship, leaving can really be tough. Here are a few thoughts that may help ease the transition.

A lot of people have no idea of what to expect when going into their first guitar lesson. Most people are very nervous and usually have never touched a guitar before. For many students, they have never played an instrument before either.