Pauline France

Pauline France

A classically trained guitarist with a soft spot for metal, Pauline France is synonymous with all things writing, guitar and public relations – she is Guitar & PR. Her career in M.I. spans more than 15 years, working in Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s communications departments, as well as being a Fender Play Instructor and on-camera personality for Fender Premium Audio.

Articles by: Pauline France

Guitar practice excuses

Tired? Bored? Small hands? These are the top 8 excuses for avoiding guitar practice – and how to beat them

By Pauline France published

A revealing (and possibly triggering) compilation of excuses for not practicing guitar

Man in guitar shop

Gear Acquisition Syndrome: is it real, are you suffering from it, and what can be done to help gear addiction?

By Pauline France published

GW checks in with experts and self-proclaimed gear addicts to find out if G.A.S. exists or is simply a figment of our imagination

Machine Gun Kelly and Sophie Lloyd perform during 2022 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 19, 2022 in Manchester, Tennessee.

What the Sophie Lloyd and Machine Gun Kelly non-scandal reminds us about how society views women who play guitar

By Pauline France published

It took nothing more than a Instagram comment to send the rumor mill into overdrive – and the baseless controversy is emblematic of a bigger problem facing the guitar world

Five Killer Rock-Song Arrangements for Classical Guitar

By Pauline France published

We’ve said it once before—classical guitar isn’t limited to classical music.

Lari Basilio on Her Dream G3 Tour, Brazilian Music Scene and More

By Pauline France published

Gabriella Quevedo Talks Gear, Breaking Down Stereotypes and More

By Pauline France published

Gretchen Menn Talks New Music, Gear, Zeppelin and More

By Pauline France published

10 Reasons You Should Play Classical Guitar

By Pauline France published

Things Women Who Play Guitar Are Tired of Hearing — and What You Should Say Instead

By Pauline France published

Violinist-Looper Joe Kye Plays Life-Altering Music at Summer NAMM

By Pauline France published

Five Simple Things You Need to Get Started on Classical Guitar

By Pauline France published

10 Cool Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Rockin' Dads

By Pauline France published

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to show the old man how much you appreciate him. And if your dad is into guitar, we’ve got a few suggestions.

10 Gift Ideas for Moms Who Rock

By Pauline France published

Angel Romero Featuring The Aeolus Quartet — Show Review

By Pauline France published