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Ready to reach the pinnacle of acoustic guitar? We've got you covered. Our advanced guitar lessons will help you approach a level of playing most can only dream of. Check back often for new lessons and fresh inspiration from the best artists and educators in the world.

DEVELOPING INTERNAL TIME

Using a metronome is a great way to learn to keep time — but developing an internal clock that can be your own metronome is invaluable. In this lesson, you'll learn two excellent techniques for developing internal time in your acoustic guitar students.

CREATING A PRACTICE ROUTINE

A structured and consistent practice schedule is key to the musical development of any acoustic guitar student. Get a good starting practice schedule outline to share with your students here.

HOW TO CLEAN & POLISH YOUR GUITAR

Cleaning and polishing your guitar is very important. Done right, it can keep your instrument looking new for many years. Learn more here about how to keep your guitar looking new and which products we recommend you use.

7 ESSENTIAL TIPS TO MAINTAIN YOUR GUITAR

In this lesson, Marty Schwartz offers seven tips to help you maintain your electric guitar. Check out these simple steps, which can help your guitar play better and last a lifetime.

HOW TO FIX A BROKEN GUITAR END PIN

We know it seems like a pretty serious issue, but don't fret! A broken end pin on your guitar just takes a few minutes and some household items to fix. Learn how to fix it yourself here.

ACOUSTIC GUITAR SURVIVAL GUIDE

We call it a survival guide, but it's really a bunch of tips to help you thrive. These simple pieces of advice will keep your guitar in top shape & help you to advance your playing with ease. Learn more.

CLEANING & CONDITIONING YOUR GUITAR FRETBOARD

Guitar fretboards require regular cleaning and conditioning. Conditioning the fingerboard will keep it looking new and prevent a host of problems as the guitar ages, like cracking. Learn more here.

HOW TO RESTRING AN ELECTRIC GUITAR WITH STOPBAR

In this lesson you'll get a short, sweet tutorial on how to restring an electric guitar with a stopbar, a Gibson Les Paul to be exact. Both video and step-by-step written instructions available. Learn more now.

LUBRICATING YOUR GUITAR FOR EASY TUNING

If tuning your guitar feels like a fight, check out this lesson to learn how to fix that. With just a few drops of lubrication, it can make tuning your guitar smooth as butter. See how, in this super quick lesson.

CHOOSING ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRINGS

Learning acoustic guitar can have its challenging moments — but picking out strings doesn't have to be one of them. Let us guide you through the process & offer some recommendations. Learn more.

LEARN & EARN - KEN PARKER

With D’Addario Learn & Earn, learn about our products and company, take a quiz, and earn 50 points if you answer the questions correctly. Learn about Ken Parker >