The Other Side - Guitar for Women

Bonnie RaittGuitar isn't just an all-male sport. Women can play the guitar just as well as men. These articles cover topics related to women in music. There is some excellent advice and inspiration here, that will be helpful for both men and women.

Jul29
Memphis Minnie

Women play guitar and play it well. If you’re not familiar with any great women guitar players, Guitar Goddesses, if you will, then let David Wagle get you acquainted with four exceptionally talented ones right now!

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Apr09

Sharing music is what Guitar Noise is all about and what better way to do so than to help give a little encouragement to someone? Here is a cool story and some advice from Laura Lasley, writer for Guitar Noise’s The Other Side.

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May16

There are all sorts of reasons to not join in on the fun of playing with others. Hopefully, though, you’ll find that you can work your way through most of them! Here are some thoughts from our resident doctor, mom and guitarist that might help you overcome some of the anxieties that may cause you to miss out on some great times.

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Sep12

You may not know it, but if you live in or around New York, there’s no excuse for you to not meet and jam with other musicians. Take a tour along with the Lasleys of this terrific place!

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Jul10
Acoustic and Electric guitar

Laura examines the finer details of the acoustic vs. electric debate through her own experience with these two guitar types and shows how they are indeed two totally different takes on the same idea.

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May17

This article discusses children and musical instruments. How young can one start? What things should be taken into consideration? There’s some wonderful tips and advice here.

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Sep11

It’s a bonus when someone recognizes you for your performance and appreciates you for that. But then, of course, the pressure of recognition sinks in.

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Apr19

Kelly Richey is a blues-rock guitarist who has been compared to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, for her amazing guitar leads.

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Feb22

Landslide was written by Stevie Nicks when she was with Fleetwood Mac. Here’s a nice arrangement you can do with two guitars and a capo.

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Feb15

When you’ve sweated to figure out how to twist your fingers into the chords required you have entered a love/hate relationship with the song.

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