If you’re trying to learn guitar repair, lessons on the internet can only get you so far. For Minghao Zhu, 32, the desire to deepen his understanding of luthiery led him all the way from his hometown of Guangzhou, China, to Nashville to attend Guitar Craft...
(Marty Lanham is an instructor at Guitar Craft Academy Nashville.) As the summer ends and we prepare for cooler weather, it’s important to pay attention to the effect that heat in our homes can have on acoustic instruments. Low humidity can cause instrument...
After picking up the drums at age 9, Nicholas Worch quickly realized that drum kits aren’t the most portable instruments. Yet, when he switched to guitar a few years later, his drum style became an influence on his chugging, beat-driven guitar playing,...
If you’re looking for a comprehensive guitar maintenance and repair tool kit, Music Nomad’s Premium Guitar Tech Screwdriver and Wrench Set is a great choice. It’s designed specifically for guitars and comes with 18 screwdriver bits, 7 hex...
Ryan Madora is a bass performance instructor at Guitar Craft Academy Nashville.) Each instrument has character — the tonal possibilities, setup and overall feel of the instrument will inspire you to play a certain way. I enjoy knowing what each instrument in...
