In today’s Tone Talk interview with Hannah Fairlight, we dive deep with the fiercely independent artist Hannah Fairlight on the influences that have shaped her tone and about the dynamics of recording live to tape — a method that captures the visceral intensity of her performances. Fairlight’s new musical center is the bold and raw […] The post Tone Talk with Hannah Fairlight | “I mainly use a ’77 Stratocaster hardtail with an ash body and a Fender Blues Junior amp.” appeared first on Guitar Girl Magazine ..read more

Maggie Baugh performed at Spanish Ballroom in Tacoma, WA on April 14, 2024 The post Maggie Baugh performed at Spanish Ballroom on April 14, 2024 appeared first on Guitar Girl Magazine ..read more

California-based producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist, and electronic pop artist Nessa P unveils her latest single “(Gotta) Do This,” a track lifted from her upcoming EP, Only Love, slated to release on May 14. Nessa P explains, “This song is about letting go of control when it comes to protecting yourself from opening up about depression, it’s […] The post Music Premiere: Nessa P Introduces New Single “(Gotta) Do This” appeared first on Guitar Girl Magazine ..read more

As seen in Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 17 – Fall 2021 The Bells & Whistles “I went to see a surgeon, and he told me, ‘either you can quit (guitar), or you need to start building strength,’ and I’m thinking, I’ve been playing for so many years. I have to build strength because I can’t […] The post Berit Hagen, aka the Commander-In-Chief of 7-String appeared first on Guitar Girl Magazine ..read more

As seen in Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 17 – Fall 2021 The Bells & Whistles Melissa Etheridge, the iconic American singer-songwriter on the music scene since 1985, has numerous accolades that include multiple Grammy awards, platinum and double-platinum records, and a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. We were able to catch up […] The post In Conversation with Melissa Etheridge: Songwriting Comes from a Personal Place | Come on Gals, Keep Rocking! appeared first on Guitar Girl Magazine ..read more

As seen in Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 17 – Fall 2021 The Bells & Whistles Brazilian guitar boss Mariana Lima started her journey listening to her mother’s favorites— from Aretha Franklin to Queen to Brazilian gospel. Lima crafted her style by listening to various genres of music and making it her own. Picking up the […] The post Take Five with Mariana Lima | appeared first on Guitar Girl Magazine ..read more

As seen in Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 17 – Fall 2021 The Bells & Whistles Potomac, Maryland, native Maggie Rose has been making music in some way for as long as she can remember. From singing around her house as a toddler to joining a Bruce Springsteen tribute band as a teen, to moving to […] The post “Have a Seat” with Songbird Maggie Rose appeared first on Guitar Girl Magazine ..read more

As seen in Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 17 – Fall 2021 The Bells & Whistles Anyone who has spent more than five minutes watching guitar videos on Instagram or TikTok will probably recognize Kiki Wong right away. Not only is she a talented guitarist with a knack for writing tasty metal riffs, but her colorful […] The post Kiki Wong: Social Shredder appeared first on Guitar Girl Magazine ..read more

As seen in Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 17 – Fall 2021 The Bells & Whistles One of the most important accessories for a guitar is the guitar strap. For years, they were all black and boring until style innovators like Virginia Castro came along. Armed with the vision of creating something unique that resonated with […] The post Inside the Industry Interview with Virginia Castro of Get’m Get’m Guitar Straps: Bringing Beautiful, Sturdy Guitar Straps to the Industry appeared first on Guitar Girl Magazine ..read more

As seen in Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 17 – Fall 2021 The Bells & Whistles It’s no surprise that the guitar industry is dominated by, well… guitars. Amplifiers are often a secondary priority for many guitar players despite most of their guitar tone coming from them. Even from the early days of amp development, women […] The post Electric Lady Colleen Fazio: “I really enjoy fixing stuff.” appeared first on Guitar Girl Magazine ..read more