Monthly Archives: March 2026

Blue Yeti Settings: Record Balanced Vocals & Acoustic Guitar

One of the most persistent challenges in my journey as an “advanced beginner” has been the technical side of home recording. Specifically: How do you record a vocal and an acoustic guitar at the same time without one overpowering the … Continue reading

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Buying Your First Solid Spruce Top Guitar: The GSPL Test Results

Learn the GSPL method for buying your first solid spruce top guitar. Compare Martin, Seagull, and Alvarez models to find your perfect sound. Continue reading

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Guitar Care: Transitioning Your Instruments from Winter to Spring in Cold Weather Regions

The “Shoshin” Approach: “There is a unique kind of ‘beginner’s joy’ in rediscovering your own instruments after a long winter storage.” This is fun. Winter is breaking in Chicago and the Cubs played their first ball game yesterday (and lost). … Continue reading

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How Choosing an Acoustic Guitar is Like Choosing a New Friend

First you shake hands, you talk a while, listen to each other, and maybe decide to visit with that person again. Choosing an acoustic guitar is a similar process. It takes a while to choose a new friend. It takes … Continue reading

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