Recent and Remarkable: Records from Fall 2025
New Releases from September and October 2025 feature acoustic guitars at every end of the spectrum
Joey Lusterman
Opinionated creative slash beginning guitarist. Joey has worked in every department at Acoustic Guitar in the past 10+ years: front desk, ad sales, editorial, sound guy, camera man, booth babe, email coder, podcast editor, photographer, book designer…
Joy Clark’s “Heart and Soul” Music | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
On a recent tour through California, Clark stopped by the AG offices, Gibson J-45 in tow, to share three songs from her debut album.
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Hardly Strictly Acoustic—Snapshots From San Francisco’s Favorite Festival
The festival’s radical spirit of community, inclusive of all creative expression, is something that should inspire us.
Sierra Hull Breaks Down “Spitfire” | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
In this backstage Session, bluegrass singer-songwriter Sierra Hull shares music and insights
The Young People’s Music of Little Folkies | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
Little Folkies, a music program that aims to get young kids engaged with folk music, is the passion project of singer-songwriter Irena Eide.
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Fundamentals of Chord Melody with Molly Miller | Workshop Replay
The Los Angeles-based guitarist, composer, and educator explores three different takes on "You Are My Sunshine" and shows how to make rich and expressive solo arrangements from a simple melody.
Sus Chords, Arpeggio Embellishments, Minor 7 Barres, Humidity, Non-Diatonic Chords | Teaching Artist July Recap
Here’s a recap of all the new Acoustic Guitar Teaching Artist lessons from July. And there is a lot more to look forward to: interactive hangouts, virtual open mics, and more!
Watch the Replay | Sean McGowan, Alex de Grassi, and Grant Gordy Livestream for ‘The Holistic Guitarist’
On July 17, Acoustic Guitar hosted a live virtual event to celebrate the release of ‘The Holistic Guitarist: A Complete Guide to Musical Well-Being’ by Sean McGowan.
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Christian Lee Hutson Is Writing Songs Like a Bird on Rollercoaster
The singer-songwriter talks about melody, his “magical” Martin guitar, and the stripped-down tracks on his latest release, ‘Paradise Pop. 10 (Deluxe)’
Contrast, Comping, Fretting, Ear Training, and Neck Issues | Teaching Artist June Recap
The five Acoustic Guitar Teaching Artists are creating lessons for guitarists just like you, with a new lesson every week. Here's a recap of all the TA activity from June.
Teaching Artists May Recap: The Bass Rumble, Jazz-Blues, Map Your Fretboard with Intervals, Musical Travis Picking, and Summer Goals
May was a busy month for the TA community, here’s a recap of all our activity!
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Scott Goldbaum Teaches the Fingerstyle Technique Behind “Taste and Tame”
In this video lesson, the guitarist breaks down the tremolo picking-inspired fingerpicking pattern he employs on this original composition.
Teaching Artists April Recap: Fingerstyle Blues, Segovia with a Flatpick, Strum Like a Drummer, Diatonic Chords, and the Simple Yet Complex G6 Chord
Here’s a recap of all the AGTA lessons from April
Lisa Liu Performs Her Original Composition “Rendezvous,” a Superb Piece of Solo Jazz Guitar
“The melody came to me while I was walking along the Seine in Paris. It’s a classic 32-bar form,” Liu explains, but like all good jazz, “every time I play it, there’s always something new.”
Victoria Canal’s Pop Brilliance | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
In this trio of songs, Canal shares not only her talents as songwriter, but as a vocalist and performer.
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Watch the Replay of Charlie Rauh’s Book Launch Livestream | ‘Simply, Patiently, Quietly’
For guitarists seeking new repertoire or anyone drawn to the creative process, this book offers a path back to curiosity and wonder. Enjoy the replay of our discussion, reading, and performance to celebrate the release of Simply, Patiently, Quietly.
Meet the Acoustic Guitar Teaching Artists | Isa Burke, Lisa Liu, Mamie Minch, Sean McGowan, Thu Tran
To kick off the new Teaching Artists series, we hosted a live hangout featuring songs and stories.
Watch Niwel Tsumbu Perform “Milimo”
In this exclusive AG video, Tsumbu plays the title track from his recent album, ‘Milimo.’
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Olivia Wolf’s Cosmic Country | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
Accompanied by Sam Berce, Wolf performs three tunes from her new album: “Cosmic Appalachian Radio,” “The Veil,” and “Good Smoke Too.”
The Folk Abstractions of Hiss Golden Messenger | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
Singer-songwriter M.C. Taylor performs a trio of tunes and talks about rhythm guitar, songwriting, and his 12-fret Martin 000.
Yasmin Williams’ Spirited Solo Guitar | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
Williams performs two songs from her latest release, ‘Acadia,’ and finishes off the set with an old favorite, “Juvenescence.”
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Hiroya Tsukamoto’s Orchestral Fingerstyle | Acoustic Guitar Session
Tsukamoto’s expansive and exploratory approach to music is on full display in this three-song session.
Hayden Pedigo’s Avant-Folk Fingerstyle | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
Pedigo’s simple, yet inventive guitar style shines in this solo acoustic Session
Live Workshop Replay: Holiday Songs for Fingerstyle Guitar with Sean McGowan
In this live workshop, ‘Holiday Songs for Fingerstyle Guitar’ author Sean McGowan explores an arrangement from the book and gives an inside look into his arranging process.
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Clive Carroll Plays John Renbourn | Acoustic Guitar Sessions
For this AG Session Carroll performs two solo pieces, “The Hermit” and “The Pelican,” on a Ralph Bown guitar.
