Author Archives: David

About David

David Hodge is a music teacher with over twenty-five years experience who writes lessons for both Acoustic Guitar and Play Guitar! He is the author of three Idiot's Guide to Guitar books: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Guitar, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Rock Guitar and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing Bass Guitar. He is also the co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Art of Songwriting. Additionally, David is the lead editor and columnist for guitarnoise.com, one of the Internet's finest (and still free!) guitar tutorial websites.

A Farewell to the Monterey General Store

Posted on April 3rd, 2011 by David

Today, April 3, the Monterey General Store is closing its doors. It’s been an honor (and my pleasure) to have been a part of the music scene there these past seven years since moving to the Berkshires and I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Q & A: “Gallows Pole” and “Midnight Special”

Posted on March 23rd, 2011 by David

Time to dip into the “email bag” once again! Today’s question concerns two of the song arrangements from The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Guitar: Hi David I want to tell you that I’m enjoying your book, a lot, and making … Continue reading →

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The Left Way

Posted on March 8th, 2011 by David

Hello to all! Here’s another recent email of interest: Dear David I want to learn to play the guitar.   But I play left-handed.  Any comments about a “lefty” learning to play guitar. Do you play left-handed?   Your pictures show you … Continue reading →

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