Colin Griffith is a content writer at Taylor Guitars and a regular contributor to Wood&Steel.

Volume 104 . 2023 Issue 1

Native Roots

Guitarist Stevie Salas, RUMBLE and the Native American musicians who helped build rock ‘n’ roll.

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Volume 103 . 2022 Issue 3

Soundings

Sara Niemietz and Linda Taylor’s Superman, the Latin Alternative Music Conference, Taylor Soundcheck with Liv Slingerland, Vinyl Confessions with Maggie Baugh, and more.

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Volume 103 . 2022 Issue 2

Soundings

GS Minis at the Olympics, Billie Eilish & FINNEAS on tour, Steve Poltz, New Rules, the Wood&Steel Playlist and more.

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Volume 103 . 2022 Issue 2

Support System

How our artist relations team has grown and evolved to support the ever-changing needs of musicians

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Volume 103 . 2022 Issue 2

Posture, Seventh Chord Inversions and Voice Leading

In these video lessons, Nick Veinoglou shares more tips to help you level up your playing.

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Volume 103 . 2022 Issue 2

Taylor Notes

A Fast Company innovation award for Taylor, planting urban trees across California, and mid-year updates to the Taylor line.

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Volume 101 . 2021 Issue 3

Soundings: Lost and Found

A news roundup from the Taylor community: Guitars 4 Vets, recovering a lost guitar, remembering Nanci Griffith, and artist updates from Nashville and beyond.

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Volume 101 . 2021 Issue 3

Growing in Place

How artists found inspiration in isolation by looking inward

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Volume 100 . 2021 Issue 2

Soundings: Going with the Grain

Rounding up the latest news from the Taylor world, including limited-edition timepieces, reactions to the Taylor GT, and a special artist Q&A.

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Volume 100 . 2021 Issue 2

The Way Forward

Around the world, artists and their fans found ways to keep music flowing in a time when virtually every other part of life ground to a halt.

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Volume 99 . 2021 Issue 1

Recurring Dream

Originally conceived as a limited-time release during the pandemic, our American Dream Series has earned a permanent place within the Taylor line.

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Volume 99 . 2021 Issue 1

Artist Spotlight: FINNEAS

The GRAMMY-winning artist/producer comes up for air during a fertile creative stretch to share why a good acoustic guitar is an indispensable songwriting tool and what he likes about the new Taylor GT.

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Volume 98 . 2020 Issue 3

New Model Spotlight: 326ce

Urban Ash and mahogany infuse our redesigned Grand Symphony with an inspiring new sonic personality.

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Volume 98 . 2020 Issue 3

Adding Curve Appeal: 800 Series Update

We’ve upgraded select models from our flagship 800 Series to feature an armrest as we streamline our rosewood guitar offerings.

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Volume 98 . 2020 Issue 3

Sound, Feel and Focus: 3 Ways to Improve Your Playing

Music director, songwriter and guitarist Nicholas Veinoglou kicks off a new video instruction series with three foundational tips.

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