With a master's degree in economics from Columbia University, Brian Lippey is the founder and CEO of Caledonia Partners, LLC, an investment management firm. Outside of his professional work, Brian Lippey is an avid guitarist and founded the Guitar Shop TV website for guitar enthusiasts.
Guitarshoptv.com brings together guitarists and fans, featuring videos of shows, interviews, gear reviews, and member-only resources such as The Ultimate Guide to Acoustic Guitars e-book. An acoustic guitar is a hollow wooden instrument that creates sound with the vibration of its strings.
Acoustic guitars generally have metal strings. A classical guitar is an acoustic guitar with nylon strings instead of metal. The classical guitar is a common choice for beginners because nylon strings are easier on the fingers than metal strings.
Classical guitars also usually cost less than other guitar styles. Since new guitarists often quit before they actually learn to play, buying an expensive guitar for a beginner may not be a wise investment.
