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Acoustic or Electric Guitar – Which Guitar is Best for a Beginner?

Making the choice on what type of guitar to start with as a beginner is a common question we are asked here at George’s Music.  In one corner, you have artists that exclusively use acoustic guitars, and on the other artists that are strict...

Finding the Right Guitar Teacher

Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced (professional) guitar player, you can always learn something when interacting with another guitar player.  If you are just starting out, or playing the same things over and over again, fi...

George's Music Loves New Players!

By: Scott FisherGeorge's Music Congratulations! Youve made the decision to start playing guitar or ukuleleor bass. Whichever instrument youve decided on, playing music can be a life-changing experience. All of us here at Georges Music are musicians...

Discover (and Play) New Music!

By: Kevin ManieriGeorges Music Discover (and Play) New Music! Ever feel like your playing is stuck in a rut? Or maybe your technique is OK, but its your music collection that is feeling stale. Listening to and learning new music is a habit that...

6 Tips for Selling Used Gear

We've all been there before you've got your eye on something new, but in order to get it, you've got to unload something old. Its time to sell something in your collection of musical gear. Where to start? Read on for six tips for a quick and...

The Musician’s (Secret) Best Friend

By: Kevin ManieriGeorges Music Theres one thing every musician can use to improve his or her playing. It will help a beginner as much as an expert; a drummer as much as a violinist; a vocalist as much as an accordionist. Its portable, easy to use,...

Hey Mr. DJ...Here Are Some Tips For Your Jar

By Jose ValdesGeorges MusicOrange Park Whether youre a brand new jock, or a seasoned mash-up artist, getting behind the decks and walking your beat is always easier with some good advice.Here are 8 helpful tips for you, Mr. DJ: 1. Know your...

How To Read Guitar Tab

  By Ben BlakesleyGeorges Music     Guitarist 1, "Hey, do you know how to play [insert cool song here]?" Guitarist 2, "No." Guitarist 1, "No prob, I'll send you the tab and we can jam on it next week." Guitarist 2 (thinking to himself)...

Find Time to Be a Better Musician

By Ben Blakesley Georges Music We're all pressed for time. I can't think of one person I know who just has oodles of time to waste away. So how does a musician (especially a budding beginner) cope with the hard reality of "Not Enough Time To Practice...