With some help from Banker Guitars’ Matt Hughes and SonoTone Strings’ PK Pandy, we unpack the mysteries of sustain – and why ...

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A guitar played by bluegrass trailblazer Doc Watson on some of his earliest recordings is up for sale via Carter Vintage Guitars.

Raitt's rollicking 16-song set (including encores) on Sunday night delighted an appreciative throng that packed the lawn and ...

The winner is chosen by a five-member jury of performing arts professionals. Whoever is crowned will win an actual guitar — a ...

This isn’t your typical recital,” says Eric Dieter, studio owner and teacher, of the 25 musicians performing. He first held ...

Then there was Hermann, who spoke five languages, had a photographic memory, and was a world-renowned expert on and dealer of rare classical string instruments.

This fall, you can sing Handel from the shores of the river, hear new music from rising composers and sip slushies at a ...