Books and videos for musicians
Power up your accompaniment
“Dynamic Guitar is an ennui killer.”
—Adam Levy
Go beyond strumming
“A great resource for people looking to play songs in new ways.”
—Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers)
Write songs
“The most creatively valuable book on the subject.”
—Ben Harper
Listen and learn
12 tips and tools for picking up guitar parts by ear from your favorite tracks.
Play Dead
“Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers can sure play the music. Better still, he can teach it.”
—Dennis McNally
Play like the greats
In-depth lessons on the guitar styles of Joni Mitchell, John Prine, Bruce Cockburn, Bill Withers, Joan Armatrading, and more
Celebrate the season
A songbook/album of traditional Christmas carols arranged for solo guitar.
Learn from the masters
Conversations with Ani DiFranco, Jerry Garcia, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Dave Matthews, and more
Write on
Get more from your guitar as a songwriting partner
Start picking
“So you have in your hands this piece of crafted wood with six strings and wonder how to get started making those beautiful sounds you’ve heard? Get this book.”
—Pete Seeger
Chord up
A dozen workouts, by Acoustic Guitar’s master teachers, to develop your musical vocabulary and fluidity