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An interview with Steve Baughman | Feature Article

Steve Baughman is a renown Celtic fingerstyle performer and has recorded with Rounder Records and Solid Air Records and has toured and taught widely in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. His new album, Life in Prism, an album of fingerstyle solos and duets, is set to [...]

Celtic Guitar Masterclass | O'Carolan's Receipt

Welcome to the first installment of the Celtic Guitar Masterclass here at Guitarbench.com I will be writing a series of articles looking at the various techniques and approaches used when arranging celtic music for the guitar. I will be using a variety of pieces as examples, ranging from beginner to more [...]

Celtic Guitar Masterclass | What is Celtic Guitar?

What is Celtic Guitar?

I get asked this question alot. I will hand someone my cd, or tell them i am a musician, and usually the next question is “what kind of music to you play”. I usually respond, “celtic guitar” then have to follow it up with a lengthy explanation. Obviously [...]