About Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine
Fingerstyle Guitar magazine, founded by John Schroeter, was a prominent publication dedicated to the art and craft of fingerstyle guitar playing. Launched in the early 1990s, the magazine quickly became a respected source of information, inspiration, and education for guitarists interested in fingerstyle techniques.
The magazine featured a blend of artist profiles, instructional columns, transcriptions of fingerstyle compositions, interviews with leading guitar makers, and reviews of related equipment. It served as a platform for both established and emerging fingerstyle guitarists to share their music and insights. The publication covered a wide range of musical genres, from classical and jazz to folk and contemporary acoustic styles, reflecting the diverse nature of fingerstyle playing. It was among the first magazines to bundle a CD with each issue, enabling readers to “Read it, hear it, play it,” per the magazine’s tagline.
Fingerstyle Guitar magazine played an important role in promoting fingerstyle guitar music and fostering a community of enthusiasts. The magazine's legacy continues to influence guitarists and music lovers who appreciate the nuanced and expressive qualities of fingerstyle guitar playing.
The magazine featured a blend of artist profiles, instructional columns, transcriptions of fingerstyle compositions, interviews with leading guitar makers, and reviews of related equipment. It served as a platform for both established and emerging fingerstyle guitarists to share their music and insights. The publication covered a wide range of musical genres, from classical and jazz to folk and contemporary acoustic styles, reflecting the diverse nature of fingerstyle playing. It was among the first magazines to bundle a CD with each issue, enabling readers to “Read it, hear it, play it,” per the magazine’s tagline.
Fingerstyle Guitar magazine played an important role in promoting fingerstyle guitar music and fostering a community of enthusiasts. The magazine's legacy continues to influence guitarists and music lovers who appreciate the nuanced and expressive qualities of fingerstyle guitar playing.
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As to its fate, the advent of the Internet and MP3 technology severely undermined the financial viability of the magazine, leading to its sale to another publisher, which ultimately could not sustain it. This occurred during a period when digital disruptions caused the closure of many esteemed publications. Today, Schroeter is reviving the magazine's spirit through new and innovative avenues. Technology may have initiated the magazine's demise two decades ago, but now it's enabling exciting new possibilities. Stay tuned!