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Gittler Instruments, LLC announces its launch of the newly designed Gittler Guitar, invented in the 1970’s by musician and minimalist design pioneer Allan Gittler.

Timo Laine Symphonic Slam offers full speaker Rock-n-Roll for Rock guitar fans.

Learning to play the guitar isn't that easy at all. Often for beginners there seem a little bit difficult to manage. However it seems that there are some methods that you can easily learn to play the guitar. It is often on what kind of guitar ..

Metal guitarist Xander Demos has won the August New Artist Artist Showcase competition on GuitarShopTV.com. He will be featured in an upcoming interview on the site.

Fourteen-year-old guitarist/vocalist Matthew Davidson has released his debut recording, produced by legendary bassist who discovered The Carpenters and member of L.A.’s famed Wrecking Crew, Joe Osborn.

David Aldrich's uplifting documentary tells the story of aspiring rock star Randy Parsons, who gave up the guitar and then had a vision of how it would come back into his life. The film screens Saturday, September 15, 2012 at BBLIFF.

Professional guitarist Clif Haley admits that what he’s learned playing guitar isn’t something he’s good at teaching others. So, he created a website to help guitarist learn by recommending guitar learning courses.

Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio and The Julian Lage Group will perform at the Somerville Theatre in Greater Boston, Massachusetts

St. Joseph Chapel, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, will host Taize prayer and a concert on September 5 at 6:00 p.m.

Acclaimed guitarist Rich Kullmann is heading to Glassboro, NJ for a one night engagement, at the beginning of his fall 2012 tour. Kullmann will play at 11 East Gallery on September 14th at 7pm.

Acclaimed guitarist Rich Kullmann is heading to New York City for a one night engagement, kicking off his fall 2012 tour. Kullmann will play at ZirZamin on September 12th at 10:30pm.

"Randy Parsons: American Luthier" has been chosen as an "Official Selection" for the 2012 AOF International Film Festival and will screen on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 5:45 p.m.

"The Great Kat. An uncompromising shred demon hell-bent on bringing classical music crashing into the 20th (and now the 21st) century, preferably at about 500bpm." - Matthew Parker, MusicRadar.com

Set for October 18th Release on Abstract Logix Acclaimed Guitarist JOHN MCLAUGHLIN Announces Release of New Works entitled Now Here This

The guitar has gained a lot of popularity in the past decade thanks to the rise of shred bands like Avenged Sevenfold and games like the Guitar Hero series. So many of us dream of being just like those arena guitar gods like Eddie Van Halen.

"Randy Parsons: American Luthier" will have its New England regional premiere at the 2012 Woods Hole Film Festival on August 2nd, at 5:00 p.m. Director David Aldrich will be in attendance for Q&A during Thursday and Saturday night's film screenings.

The history of the guitar dates back more than 4,000 years, this article explores the gradual change of the electric and acoustic guitar dating back to a 3,300 year old stone carving.

AlumiSonic introduces the new 1100 Deluxe Aluminum Guitar a new top of the line Aluminum Guitar.

A new learn to play guitar DVD titled ‘Guitar Made Easy’, dedicated to helping new and beginning guitarists to learn to play the guitar with greater ease, was officially launched in Queensland, Australia Today.

Download The Great Kat's Shred/Classical CDs/DVD on iTunes: "Beethoven Shreds", "Wagner's War", "Guitar Goddess", "Beethoven's Guitar Shred" & More! Get Geniusized with Beethoven, Bach, Paganini, Vivaldi, Rossini & More Classical Geniuses!

Subject to change without notice set for august 21st release on abstract logix fall tour set - including dates with victor wooten

Guitar virtuoso Mike Martin is nominated for the inaugural 2012 “Georgia Music Awards for "Best Rock Male."

The Caramoor Music Festival has just announced the addition of guitarist and singer/songwriter Richard Thompson to its summer festival line-up. Mr. Thompson will perform a solo acoustic show in the Spanish Courtyard on July 14 at 8:00PM.

Gary Hoey Now Appearing on the SixString iTunes App Contact: Duncan Plexico Tel.: 424-248-5150 Email: info@jointheheard.com

Legendary musical instrument bag and case designer Reunion Blues® in collaboration with Fender® Musical Instrument Corporation is pleased to introduce the new co-branded Fender® Custom Shop RB Continental® electric guitar case.

Nashville-based entertainment firm, The Lowry Agency, has officially announced the addition of guitar virtuoso Mike Martin (www.MikeMartin.net) to their client roster.

McNaught Guitars has begun construction on the first Xander Demos signature model, named for the metal guitarist, with a model for public consumption to follow. Construction will take at least 6 weeks, with a release date yet to be announced.

On Wednesday, Ed Nash will appear on the nationally-syndicated Daily Wrap with Michael Castner (WSJ Radio Network) to talk about an incredible story and the documentary he is producing that is attracting a groundswell of interest and support.

David Aldrich's documentary short film featuring Jack White's Guitar-Maker makes its Canadian debut. "Randy Parsons: American Luthier" will screen at NXNE on Tuesday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m. at National Film Board, 150 John St, Toronto, ON.

Metal guitarist Xander Demos will be performing two charity concerts in July to benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Rock For Life.

Conducted by Noted Local Performer and Teacher Peter Pupping

"Randy Parsons: American Luthier" profiles Seattle-based guitar-maker whose client list includes Jack White, Jimmy Page, and Joe Perry.

Watch DUELING KATS - GUITAR & VIOLIN! The Great Kat - Juilliard Graduate Violin Virtuoso/“Top 10 Fastest Shredders Of All Time” (Guitar One” Mag)

Metal guitarist Xander Demos will open for progressive metal act, Symphony X, in Pittsburgh, on September 12, 2012.

Over 60 talented DeAngelis Studio of Music students performed this weekend to big crowds. Singers, piano players, guitarists, and bands - the place to be for young aspiring musicians is right in Haverhill, Massachusetts!

"THE LOUDER THE BETTER - INTERSTELLAR OVERDRIVE. From rock legends to the Devil - with callouts to and riffs from today's hottest players-our highly subjective classification of the guitar-hero galaxy. THE GREAT KAT." - David Marchese, Spin Magazine

Hair Metal Mansion will be giving away 3 signed copies of metal guitarist, Xander Demos' CD, "Guitarcadia."

"Guitar World Magazine called her one of the world’s 'greatest female guitarists,' and Guitar One Magazine called her one of the 'top ten shredders of all time.' The Great Kat." - Guitar Girl Magazine

"Randy Parsons: American Luthier" profiles Seattle-based guitar-maker whose client list includes Jack White, Jimmy Page, and Joe Perry. 

Satchurated: Live in montreal – by guitar legend Joe Satriani to be released on 3D Blu-ray, DVD and CD April 24, 2012 on Epic Records

"The Great Kat. 'Beethoven Shreds'. This storm of speed on both guitar and violin strings plays bafflingly fast, Kat effectively crashes together two opposing musical forces." - Necromag

Latest Release – FIRE RED – To Be Celebrated On Tour Album Produced By Grammy Award Winning Producer – Eddie Kramer

Considering the popularity of playing guitar both as a hobby and for a pursuing a career as a musician, a new website on Exclusive Guitar Lessons for Beginners has been launched

Pittsburgh-based shred metal guitarist, Xander Demos and his band will be opening for metal supergroup, Adrenaline Mob at Altar Bar, on May 12, 2012.

A Truly Unique Interactive Music Education Playground Available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Metal guitar virtuoso Xander Demos is donating a portion of the sales from his new CD, Guitarcadia to the ASPCA, an animal charity.

Do you think you’ve got the right stuff to be a Premier Guitar editor? Here’s your chance to showcase your chops and join PG’s editors for a day at the 2012 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville this July.

Happy Book is the latest release from US rock and blues icons Jerry Joseph and The Jackmormons.

Watch The Great Kat's world famous guitar shredding: Paganini's "Caprice #24", Beethoven's "5th Symphony", "The Flight of the Bumble-Bee", Sarasate's "Zapateado" & more!