The foundation of most songs begins with an acoustic guitar, so it’s only natural that many bands release acoustic renditions at some point. These toned down versions allow a band to show off their ...

If there’s any universal truth that the greatest songwriters of the world have proven, it’s that you don’t need a band to create powerful music. The closer to the heart of a song you get, the more ...

There is something just so simply appealing about the acoustic guitar. It’s versatile, it’s bright, it shines. It’s warm and it’s inviting. It’s also an instrument that many people play since it’s ...

You don’t need a huge production to create an incredible song. These four iconic acoustic songs are proof that you just need an acoustic guitar and some great songwriting skills to make it big.

Taylor Swift announced Saturday that she re-recorded eight tracks from “The Life of a Showgirl” in acoustic versions with her co-producers Max Martin and Shellback, which will appear on four ...

There was a time when the guitar was more of a background instrument in a pop music ensemble. In the early part of the 20th century, pianos and saxes were more likely to stand out as the showy lead ...

The Beatles' penchant for rock is baked right into their winkingly rhythmic name. Still, they were already unplugging for rootsy acoustic songs while Beatlemania was still raging in 1964. As their ...

I am constantly confronted with choices as I continue on my journey of recording my first music album. For a guitar player one of those choices is the tone you want for a song, or even a particular ...