As Loud as They Come: Don Morison and the Wild Story of Donmo Guitars
In a humble backyard abode in South Australia, musician Don Morison has created an industry that has become the talk of the music world – Donmo Guitars. His guitars, with names like Rustbucket and Galvo, are as unique as they come, as loud as they come and in big demand.
Carlos Santana: Grace, Dignity and Unconditional Love
Carlos Santana is one of the few guitarists whose sound is instantly identifiable, even after just a single note. From Tijuana to San Francisco, from playing guitar in venues with dirt floors to some of the finest stages in the world, Santana has lived a life of extremes that have drawn him down a deep spiritual path, helping him to balance the dark and light.
Love Letter to My Guitar (and a Wave to Jimmy Page)
…the guitar is such an addictive and magical instrument, even a bad one has her charms, if you know what I mean. If you don’t…well, you don’t. Once you play a good one, you are forever hooked. In fact, at least 70% of my male friends pluck away on the guitar. What is that all about? Why so many? First, of course, they started to play guitar to get sex…
Old Girl, New Tricks — International Guitar Month Feature
After 16 years of owning a guitar, a terrified gal drags herself to a very scary music lesson.
Little Kids Rock: International Guitar Month Feature
Little Kids Rock believes that learning to play a musical instrument can transform kids’ lives, and inspire the creativity and confidence that are critical to success, not only in school but in life. This year, Little Kids Rock will reach more than 50,000 kids with free musical instruments and instruction.
16 Important Guitarists You Might Not Know: International Guitar Month Feature
As part of International Guitar Month, writer Rob Jones celebrates the guitar by highlighting influential and innovative players through out the decades. You might not have heard of some of them…but you should.
Jeff Beck – Who Else! International Guitar Month Feature
For International Guitar Month, we would be terribly remiss if we overlooked the master — Jeff Beck.
A Promenade With Your Muse
April is International Guitar Month! Because the Life As A Human team has several guitarists and many guitar fans, we're celebrating International Guitar Month with features about some of our favourite musicians and their guitars. Have you … Read more →
Musical Explorations: Pat Metheny Introduces “Orchestrion”
April is International Guitar Month! Because the Life As A Human team has several guitarists and many guitar fans, we're celebrating International Guitar Month with features about some of our favourite musicians and their guitars. Pat Metheny … Read more →
Daniel Lanois – The Maker
“The most potent way to tell a story is first, to have lived it. And if you've lived it then you're speaking the truth. And when you speak the truth, a listener will feel that it's true. Therefore, your story will be more contagious.” — Daniel … Read more →
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