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Feb10

Happy New Year (of the Snake)!

By David Hodge - 4 Comments

Last updated on February 9, 2013

It’s been a tradition here at Guitar Noise to celebrate New Year pretty much whenever possible! And today marks the start of the Year of the Snake.

Jan07

Taste, Tone, and Technique – Open for Discussion

By David Hodge - 4 Comments

Last updated on January 7, 2013

Tone, Taste, or Technique – Which is most important? I know all three are important… but what is the most important?

Jan02

Making the Least of Resolutions

Last updated on January 5, 2013

Here’s an idea: take a time-tested practice technique and adapt it to your resolutions and guitar-playing goals for the upcoming year. Whatever your goals (musical and otherwise), we’re certain this advice can help you acheive them.

Dec30

27 (or so) for 2013

By David Hodge - No Comments

Last updated on February 1, 2013

David Hodge looks back on 14 years at GN to pick out some lessons that may be worth your while. This is close enough to a best of list for 2012.

Dec03

From Old Ways to New Ways

By Paul Hackett - 6 Comments

Last updated on December 3, 2012

Right now you’re probably looking at a newly redesigned Guitar Noise and wondering what happened. This is the beginning of us doing things in new ways.

Dec03

First Songs to Learn on Guitar – Top Ten Easy Songs

By Paul Hackett - 7 Comments

Last updated on June 11, 2013

If you’re new to the guitar, here is a starter guide of the first ten songs you should learn how to play. We have included chords and audio for each song.

Aug15