Jim Dunkerley

Five Great Reasons to Buy Your Kid a Guitar

Studies show that playing music has a profoundly positive effect on child development. So, what better way to get your teen, tween or adolescent child into music than by getting your kid a guitar. Sure, studying any instrument will have the same benefits. But the guitar is perfect. If you have a small child you can buy guitars in 1/2 and 3/4 sizes -- real instruments, not toys. No matter what style of music... (posted by Jim 1 year 69 days ago.)

Six Good Reasons to Use a Guitar Capo

Why Aren't You Using a Guitar Capo? Never again miss a chance to accompany a singer with your guitar or jam with other musicians just because you don't know the chords to a particular key. Spend $4 or $5 on a capo and put it in your gig bag. What is a capo? A capo (from Italian, capotasto, "head of the fretboard") is a device that shortens the strings of your guitar. It's like having a magic finger that let's you... (posted by Jim 1 year 77 days ago.)

Improve the Tone and Appearance of Your Guitar: How to Clean Your Guitar

What's the easiest and cheapest way to improve your guitar's tone and appearance? Clean your guitar. Accumulated dirt, persperation finger oils can mar the quality and resonance of your acoustic or electric guitar. To Really Clean a Guitar, First Remove the Strings Each time you change strings, it's a great opportunity to clean your guitar. You have clear access to... (posted by Jim 1 year 85 days ago.)