Ed. note: This is the third in a series of posts by Guitar Lifestyle contributor Russ about the ukulele and its growing popularity among musicians and educators. See the first post, The Ukulele as an Educational Tool, and the second post, Review: The Ukulele Site. Aloha! Today we'll be talking about homeschooling and the courseware I chose to teach my kids music and the … [Read more...]
Review: The Ukulele Site
Ed. note: This is the second in a series of posts by Guitar Lifestyle contributor Russ about the ukulele and its growing popularity among musicians and educators. See the first post: The Ukulele as an Educational Tool Aloha! Last time I said that I was going to talk about what could possibly be the greatest instrument store in the world, and I did not come here to … [Read more...]
The Fender Telecaster: The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar That Changed the World
A few months ago, I reviewed a book titled The Gibson Les Paul: The Illustrated History of the Guitar that Changed Rock by Dave Hunter. In 2012, Hunter also wrote a book about the Fender Telecaster, titled The Fender Telecaster: The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar That Changed the World: Fender’s Telecaster is one of the icons of the guitar world. It’s not just … [Read more...]
The Gibson Les Paul: The Illustrated History of the Guitar that Changed Rock
Voyageur Press has recently released a new book about the Les Paul by Dave Hunter, titled The Gibson Les Paul: The Illustrated History of the Guitar that Changed Rock: Starting with the Les Paul’s history and origins, the book traces the history and evolution of the guitar, from its 1952 introduction to the present day. In addition to the Standards and Customs that guitarists … [Read more...]
One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band
One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band by Alan Paul is described as an oral history of the Allman Brothers Band and features interviews with current members of the band as well as former members, roadies, producers, and collaborators. Tracking the band's career from their 1969 formation to today, One Way Out is filled with musical and cultural insights, … [Read more...]