The Music Emporium Journal

Dive into our Journal, where you'll find buyer’s guides, featured content, curated Spotify playlists, Hidden Gems, and more. Whether you're looking for expert insights, new music to inspire your playing, or a deep dive into standout guitars, this is where the journey begins.
Buyer Guides

With all the options available today, it can be tricky to know if you're buying the right instrument. Not to fear, we've put our collective experiences together into a series of Buyer Guides to help you along your path. We'll be adding more guides as time goes on so check back often.

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Signature Sounds

Step into the world of your favorite artists with our curated collections of iconic gear. From stage to studio, these instruments and accessories are handpicked to help you capture the tones and styles that define legendary music.

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Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems is our take on a shop-wide show-and-tell, where each team member shares their current favorite instrument in the store. It’s a simple idea that shines a spotlight on the pieces we’re most excited about—straight from us to you.

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Features

Our Features section highlights in-depth builder profiles, vintage collections, exclusive new instrument releases, and more. From deep dives into master luthiers and their craftsmanship to showcasing rare and historic guitars, this is where we celebrate the instruments and stories that inspire players and collectors alike.

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Instrument Care 101

A properly maintained instrument will last a lifetime and will ensure it stays in good playing condition, retains its tone, appearance - and - value. Here, you'll find essential maintenance tips to help make caring for your new guitar, mandolin, or ukulele easy.

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Under The Influence

TME + Spotify

Under The Influence is a series of eclectic playlists of songs, bands, and players that currently inspire and influence our music making. Curated by the entire Music Emporium staff, you can catch us spinning a lot of these tracks in the shop each week.

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