In response to a reader request, Nick Torres tells us all about the things to look for and consider when buying a used acoustic guitar. This article should definitely be in your clip and save file!
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London born, Washington DC area native Nick Torres has been involved in music for more than 20 years. From singing with the Paul Hill Chorale at the Kennedy Center, to Regional Chorus, soloist at Trinity UMC in Alexandria VA, bell ringing, amateur and professional musical theater, and a band or two along the way. Currently Nick is focused on spending as much time as possible with his lovely wife and two children. When he's not doing that he's practicing his acoustic guitar and hanging out in the Songwriters Forum here on Guitar Noise. And writing articles and reviews, let's not forget that...
Songwriting for Intermediates
The long-awaited sequel of Nick’s Songwriting for Beginners has finally made it online. Here you’ll find more tips to help develop your songwriting skills even further, including a neat little step-by-step guide.
Hammer on, Pull off, Tap, Repeat
Nick Torres literally brings another new dimension to Guitar Noise with this lesson on Eruption by Van Halen. Now you can WATCH how to tap, hammer on and pull off while you read a wonderfully enlightening piece on this mysterious combination of techniques.
An Interview With Joanne Juskus
We’ve got a two-for-one deal this week, courtesy of Nick Torres. After seeing Joanne Juskus in the Washington DC area, he managed to not only review her latest CD, but also enticed this incredible songwriter to do an interview for Guitar Noise.
An Interview (and tour) at Huss & Dalton
Recently Nick Torres arranged a tour of the Huss & Dalton guitar factory. Read this fascinating exchange and learn more about how guitars are made.
Songwriting for Beginners
Here is a concise and handy reference for all the songwriting lyricists out there. Also the difficult topic of giving and receiving criticism.
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