The Taylor social media channels have been bustling lately, from the insider interviews on Taylor Primetime to live artist performances on our Instagram.
Welcome to Social Circles, where we highlight popular posts, trends and videos from across Taylor’s social media landscape. With so many people isolated at home, it was a big summer for music on social media, and we’re always happy to showcase Taylor artists who’ve have been using their extra time to create and share music and uplift the global community. From artist takeovers to behind-the-scenes video from Andy Powers’ workshop, the Taylor community is as active as ever. Here’s what you may have missed from the last couple months.
Taylor Artists Take Over Instagram
Due to isolation and social distancing, Taylor’s social media accounts have been teeming with original music and live performances as artists turn to the Web as a creative outlet. In August, singer-songwriter and Taylor player Alana Springsteen (322e) joined us for Single Sundays, playing acoustic covers of songs from pop, country and beyond. Iration guitarist and singer Micah Brown took over our Music Mondays to perform songs from his band as well as a cover of the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun.” Earlier, we featured Swedish fingerstyle player Gabriella Quevedo for an episode of Taylor Spaces, our series of performances from Taylor artists in their homes around the world. Follow Taylor Guitars on Instagram to catch these performances and many more.
It’s been a quiet summer on Instagram for Taylor’s own Andy Powers, but his workshop has been as busy as ever. In August, Andy shared a new video showing parts of his process for building a ukulele, which he was inspired to create after receiving a small, but surprisingly high-quality piece of wood from a friend. Follow Andy at @andytaylorpowers.
Our weekly series of live interviews, conversations and guitar demos with Taylor factory experts and music industry veterans has been gaining steam since premiering this summer. Lately, we’ve hosted live audience Q&A sessions with company founder Bob Taylor, spoken with Taylor team members about responsibly sourcing premium tonewoods from around the world, explored the tone-shifting characteristics of strings and guitar picks, shared guitar care insights from our repair specialists, and delved into the backstory behind the new American Dream Series. Catch Taylor Primetime on Tuesday evenings at the Taylor Guitars YouTube channel.
Cover story: The Builder’s Edition 814ce | Cutting spruce for guitar tops | Powers Electric Guitars | D’Addario XS strings | The redesigned T5z | New American Dream models | 326ce Baritone-8 | How to use harmonics.
Cover story: New American Dream models. Plus: The 2023 Product Guide | Inside Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe | Stevie Salas & the Native American musicians who shaped rock ‘n’ roll | GS Mini Rosewood & Caramel Burst | CAGED playing techniques.
Cover story: The new Urban Ironbark 500 Series. Plus: Urban Ash LTDs | How cities manage their tree populations | Walnut-top Academy Series | R&B upstroke technique | Guitar care tools & tips | Andy Powers named President & CEO.
Cover story: New for ’22: the AD27e Flametop, two new GT models and the Grand Concert AD22e. Plus: the 2022 Taylor Guitar Guide, Andy Powers talks about the evolution of Taylor tone, and more R&B guitar lessons.
On the Cover: Discover the art of Taylor's inlay designs. Plus: the growing popularity of small-body guitars, what artists learned during the pandemic, R&B guitar lessons and updates from our environmental initiatives.
Cover story: Taylor’s transition to employee ownership. Plus: Artists adapt during COVID | How African Americans shaped American music genres | Open minor tunings | the 200 Plus Series | Exotic-top T5z models
Taylor expands the GT Series with two new models, and the American Dream Series becomes a permanent addition. Plus: Talking pandemic creativity with FINNEAS and the inaugural digital edition of the Taylor Guitar Guide.
Meet Taylor’s latest offerings: the American Dream Series and the Taylor GT. Plus: recording acoustic guitars, updated 800 models and a new Grand Symphony.
Taylor’s culture of innovation is built on a foundation of passion, problem-solving, and plucky resolve. During tough times, we know how to respond — it means looking out for others as much as ourselves.
The expanded Builder’s Edition collection, featuring four new models: Builder’s Edition 816ce, 912ce, 652ce and 324ce. Plus: The 2020 Guitar Guide | Upcycling urban trees
