Acoustic Guitar Recording Guide

What you'll learn
How to prepare for a recording session - essential steps to improve your guitar sound, both musically and technically.
Microphone types, what they sound like and when to use them
Different recording techniques, what they sound like and what to avoid
Guitar layering techniques and the textures they produce
Basic mixing steps to refine your recorded material and help it sit better in a full mix
Different reverb types, and which ones are right for applying on acoustic guitar
Requirements
Playing guitar,
An acoustic guitar
Access to a basic recording setup (audio interface, microphone, headphones)
A DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
Description
Recording acoustic guitar should be simple. but in reality, it's one of the easiest instruments to get wrong.Boomy lows, harsh highs, lifeless DI tracks, rooms that sound terrible on mic - most of the time, the problem isn't your gear, it's the decisions you make before and during recording.In this short, focused course, I'll walk you through a practical, real‑world approach to recording acoustic guitars that actually sound musical and mix‑ready, whether you're working in a home studio or a professional space.Drawing on nearly two decades of producing and recording artists, I'll show you how to get better results from the gear you already have - without relying on endless plugins or complicated setups.What you'll learnBy the end of this course, you'll be able tolan your recordings so you're not "fixing it in the mix" laterChoose the right playing style (pick vs. fingers) and control your dynamics for a more consistent, professional soundMake the most of an untreated room by finding the best recording spot and minimising unwanted reflectionsUnderstand the differences between condenser, ribbon and dynamic microphones and pick the right type for your guitar and spaceUse practical mic placements (single‑mic, dual‑mic and simple stereo techniques) to capture a balanced, natural toneLayer and double‑track acoustic guitars to create width, depth and richness without cluttering the arrangementShape your sound in the mix with EQ (including Pultec‑style tone shaping), compression and gentle saturationChoose and dial in different reverb types (room, plate, hall, spring) so your acoustic sits naturally in the mixWho this course is forHome producers and songwriters who want their acoustic tracks to sound more like "records" and less like rough demosMusicians who mainly work in the box and want to start using mics and rooms more effectivelyIntermediate users who understand the basics of recording but struggle to get consistent acoustic guitar resultsAnyone who wants a clear, step‑by‑step framework instead of random YouTube tipsHow the course is structuredThe course is split into short, focused lessons you can watch in one sitting or dip into as needed:Setting the mindset and expectations for recording acoustic guitarPreparing your performance and choosing the right spaceUnderstanding microphone types and how they affect your soundPractical mic placement techniques that work in real roomsLayering strategies for bigger, wider and more interesting guitar partsMixing essentials: EQ, Pultec‑style tone shaping, compression and saturationReverb choices and settings to place your guitar in the right spaceFinal thoughts and next steps to keep improving your recordingsYou don't need expensive gear to benefit from this course - just a DAW, at least one microphone, and a willingness to experiment.If you're ready to make your acoustic guitar recordings clearer, more musical and more professional, enrol now and let's get started.
Who this course is for
Guitarists who want to improve the quality of their home recordings, musicians who write and produce their own music, beginner-to-intermediate players who want their guitar tracks to sound fuller, cleaner, and more intentional, creators who struggle with tone, layering, or getting their parts to sit well in a mix, anyone who wants a structured, practical guide to recording guitar without needing expensive gear
Homepage