String Theories

Tips, Challenges, and Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarist

Adam Levy, Ethan Sherman

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Otterpine
09 October 2023

Music; Guitar; Techniques of music & music tutorials

String Theories is the book every modern guitarist needs for a lifetime of inspiration and growth.

In String Theories, renowned guitarists Adam Levy and Ethan Sherman offer a comprehensive and practical guide to boundless musical growth for the dedicated guitarist, as well as on-the-job lessons learned from both of their many years of experience as players and teachers.

Originally adapted from Adam Levy's popular YouTube series Guitar Tips, the essays and lessons in String Theories cover topics including effective practice strategies, fretboard technique, playing with other musicians, composition, improvisation, listening and reading recommendations, and more. Concepts are followed by practical exercises and plans of action-things you can do today, throughout the week or month, or even all year.

String Theories will offer something different yet equally useful to the student, hobbyist, or pro-and everyone in between. Offering a framework for lifelong growth on the guitar, it's a book you can return to year after year as you evolve as a musician.

By: Adam Levy, Ethan Sherman
Imprint: Otterpine
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 286g
ISBN: 9781955671156
ISBN 10: 195567115X
Pages: 210
Publication Date: 09 October 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Adam Levy is a storied guitarist, composer, and songwriter with several original albums to his credit. He has been featured on recordings by Norah Jones, Tracy Chapman, Joe Henry, Allen Toussaint, Vulfpeck, and other esteemed artists. He has taught at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles College of Music, and New York University. He is the author of Play the Right Stuff. Ethan Sherman is a guitarist and composer known for moving between a wide variety of musical worlds with ease and a deeply personal sound. He's released numerous albums of original music, most recently Indoor Vistas. As a sideman, he's recorded and performed with artists as diverse as Nels Cline, Harrison Whitford, Patrick Shiroishi, Sean & Sara Watkins, Lou Roy, Johanna Samuels, and Ed Helms. He is currentlytouring with Michael Bublé.