Whether you are still in quarantine, returning to work, or you have been working non-stop since all of this started, we can all use a diversion. And we all share a love of music and guitars. So here are some resources we have gathered to help keep you occupied.
Jam in Place
Martin is proud to present our Jam in Place Facebook series featuring a new artist almost daily, performing live from their own spaces. View this week's line up, and follow Martin Guitar on Facebook for performance updates.
Here’s some artists who have already participated:
Expand your playing skills
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned performer, use the extra time you’ve got on your hands to practice something new. Here is a collection of some of our favorite online resources.
Lessons
TrueFire
For a limited time only, Martin has partnered with TrueFire, the #1 most comprehensive online resource for guitar players of all skill levels to give you unlimited streaming access to TrueFire’s online video library.
Purchase any new Martin instrument between April 20th and May 31st and get a free 3-month subscription to TrueFire. In addition, you’ll also receive a free download of Corey Congilio’s Acoustic Rhythm Guitar Playbook. Learn more here.
Something for everyone
Watch the Ballad of the Dreadnought
The award-winning Ballad of the Dreadnought documentary is narrated by actor and musician Jeff Daniels and features interviews with Martin Guitar’s Chairman & CEO Chris Martin IV, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Steve Miller, Rosanne Cash, Del McCoury, Vince Gill, and many more. Click here to view.
Design your own custom Martin guitar
The prospect of designing your own custom Martin guitar is the stuff of dreams. Martin offers an online custom guitar configurator that allows you to jump right in and configure one of our existing models to make your very own, or take our quiz to find out what model is right for you.
Recommended reading from Martin
MARTIN® - The Journal of Acoustic Guitars is published annually by Martin Guitar. It’s written exclusively for acoustic guitar enthusiasts, players, Martin owners, and aspiring Martin owners. It includes artist interviews, behind the scenes narratives, a close-up look at special edition instruments, developments in the string making area, company news, technical information, and more.
Volume 10 is available online now, plus an archive of all prior issues. The Journals predecessor, the Sounding Board, is also available via digital archives.
Martin Coloring Pages
Add your own touch to some of Martin’s most iconic and elaborate customs with our printable coloring pages.
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