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Autistic Musicians Play with Perfect Pitch

Lawrence Wang used to hate the shrill sounds of the flute. He'd clamp his hands over his ears to drown out his sister's piano playing.

Jeff Bridges: Actor, Musician or Both?

With a fresh Oscar win under his belt for "Crazy Heart," actor Jeff Bridges opened up March 7 during an interview with Guitar Aficionado, about his passion for playing music.

New App Teaches Guitar-Playing Skills

Gibson Guitar has announced the  launch of the Gibson Guitar App.

Olympic Curler Chris Plys Rocks the Guitar When He's Not on the Ice

How does 22-year-old first-time Olympian Chris Plys unwind from the stress of mastering his curling skills? Playing the guitar, of course.

The Ukulele Enjoying a Surge In Popularity in UK

The modest ukulele is enjoying a surge in popularity. Once considered a novelty, the four-stringed instrument is ready to be taken seriously.

NAMM Joins with What's Your Issue Foundation to Help Teens Express Themselves Through Music

NAMM and the What's Your Issue Foundation are asking teens around the world to express themselves through music by writing a song and submitting it in the What's Your Issue Song Competition.

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White Plays the Guitar

Maybe that should read "Metalist"  Congrats to Shaun White and keep on rockin'

From LA Times blog...