By Ricky Sharples Are Flamenco guitar lessons worth taking for somebody not raised in Andalucia? Many years ago you had to be a black American to have any credibility as a blues singer or guitar player. And if you were not Spanish you never got anywhere as a Flamenco artist no matter how good you were. [...] Read Full Story

Nothing compliments a delicious Thanksgiving turkey better than a good homemade stuffing. No store bought stuffing allowed here, especially when it is very easy to make your own. There are so many different ways to make a good stuffing, but the following recipe is one of my favorites. It is much more exciting then your traditional stuffing. I would like to clarify something first before we begin. This recipe is called a stuffing, but it is actually a dressing. A stuffing is something that... Read Full Story

Want to learn how to play classical acoustic guitar? Not sure what or how to learn how to play this beautiful style of guitar playing? Classical guitar can be quite challenging and one of the best methods for learning how to play is to watch video demonstrations and lessons. One of the [...] Read Full Story

Learning how to string a classical acoustic guitar is not the same as changing the strings on a steel string guitar. A classical guitar uses nylon strings, which are completely different from steel strings. I have gathered together a few excellent video lessons from YouTube below that should have you changing your [...] Read Full Story

Name: Bud Sutton Location: Flowery Branch, Georgia Title of Artwork: “The Mary Ann” Dimensions of Artwork: 12×24 Medium: Watercolor Describe this Piece: Old man and his old sail boat enjoying the mist and the breeze and the freedom. Read Full Story

Cooking filet mignon can be a nerve wracking experience for any home chef. People become so frightened when it comes to grilling filet mignon. It is after all a very expensive cut of meat and if you don’t know what you are doing, you could easily ruin it. But really folks, it isn’t rocket science. The trick to cooking the perfect filet mignon is to not overdo it. It really doesn’t need to grill that long at all. There is nothing worse than an overcooked steak. Step 1 - Seaso... Read Full Story

Looking for a Royal & Langnickel Acrylic Paint Set? Below is an excellent set for beginner artists. Everything you need to start painting is included in this set at an excellent price. This set can also make an excellent gift for any artist new to acrylic painting. This set is portable and includes a strong tote for transporting your supplies. So whether you plan on painting at home, outdoors or in the classroom, this Royal and Langnickel acrylic paint set is the perfect choice. Click ... Read Full Story

Looking for Fender Acoustic Guitar Cases? Below you will find a great selection of acoustic guitar cases brought to you buy Musician’s Friend. Buy online with confidence from Musician’s Friend today. Fender SKB Molded Standard Dreadnought Case This Fender SKB case is designed to fit a standard Fender dreadnought guitar. The guitar case [...] Read Full Story

Butternut squash is part of the winter squash family. It has a wonderful nutty and sweet flavor. Roasting butternut squash can really bring out this fantastic flavor even more. Butternut squash is very similar in flavor to pumpkin, which is why in Australia it is referred to as “Butternut Pumpkin”. It is no surprise how this squash is often substituted in recipes that call for pumpkin. Not only is this squash very tasty, but it also has a ton of health benefits. It is loade... Read Full Story

Basic Bluegrass Strumming Pattern Great video from Peter Vogl of  FreeGuitarVideos.com.   In this video, Peter demonstrates some popular Bluegrass Guitar Strumming Patterns, which are excellent building blocks for learning more complicated patterns. How to play Acoustic Bluegrass Guitar -- Standard Bluegrass Progression Here is another great lesson from the folks over at Next Level Guitar.  In this video, [...] Read Full Story