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Okay so you’ve taken guitar, bass or vocal lessons and maybe you’ve even done a solo performance at one of our Student Concerts. Now you want to play with some other musicians about your age and ability. Now you can join our NWG “Band Practice. ” Starting in 2012, you can sign up to be in one of our bands. For details just ask one of our teachers or staff.

A new bill passed by Congress this month sets a uniform national policy on the traveling with your instruments. The FAA will permit any instrument that can be safely stored in the overhead compartment or underneath a seat to be treated as carry on luggage. It also sets size and weight requirements (150 linear inches and 165 pounds) for instruments checked as baggage, and it allows musicians to purchase an extra seat on a plane for instruments that are either too large for the overhead compartment or too fragile to be stored in the cargo hold.

Choosing the right acoustic guitar isn’t as scary as you might think. There are just a few things to consider that will match you with the perfect instrument. And one of the first considerations is …..

Nylon or Steel Strings?