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Acoustic Guitar Magazine #335

On the Cover: James Taylor Few singer-songwriters have connected with listeners like James Taylor , and indeed, for many guitarists, Taylor’s songs are among the first they learned. In a long-requested lesson feature, AG founding editor Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers examines the core elements of Taylor’s self-developed, singular guitar style, with examples drawing from his timeless catalog. In other features, Bob Minner discusses his Norman and Nancy Blake tribute album, while Mark Small sits down with Brazilian-born classical guitarist and educator João Luiz . Also on tap is an interview with new C.F. Martin & Co. CEO , Thomas Ripsam , the company’s first non-family leader. Flatpicking , which goes far beyond simply playing with a pick, is the focus of this issue’s special section. Expert picker Alan Barnosky provides a historical and hands-on guide to this exciting approach, with playing examples from some of its key practitioners— Doc Watson and Clarence White , Norman Blake , Molly Tuttle , and Billy Strings to name a few. Staying with the flatpicking theme, Adam Perlmutter checks out a selection of boutique picks from Apollo , Charmed Life , Honey , and Wegenpicks. Lessons include Ca

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