February 11

Get Out Your Guitar Day

Unleash your inner rockstar and jam out on Get Out Your Guitar Day. Whether you're a pro or just starting, it's time to make some sweet music!

Yearly Date

February 11

Observed in

United States

Introduction

Get ready to rock and roll on February 11 for Get Out Your Guitar Day! This fun holiday celebrates the beloved stringed instrument that has been a staple in music for centuries. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just learning how to strum a few chords, this is the perfect day to show off your skills and jam out with friends. Did you know that the modern guitar can be traced back to ancient civilizations like the Babylonians and Egyptians? So grab your guitar and get ready to make some beautiful music on this special day!

Get Out Your Guitar Day Timeline

1800s

Birth of the Modern Guitar

The modern six-stringed Guitar was fully developed in the 19th century, likely in Spain, establishing the instrument's current dominant design.

1950

Electric Guitar Revolution

The invention and proliferation of electric guitars revolutionized music, leading to the rise of rock and roll music.

1960s-70s

Golden Age of Guitar Music

The popularity of the guitar reaches its peak as rock music dominates the global music scene.

2001

First Get Out Your Guitar Day

The inaugural Get Out Your Guitar Day is celebrated to encourage guitarists to play and share their love for the instrument.

Present

Continued Celebration

People around the world continue to celebrate Get Out Your Guitar Day, using it as an opportunity to appreciate and play their guitars.

How to Celebrate Get Out Your Guitar Day

1 Host a guitar jam session

Invite your musically-inclined friends over for a guitar jam session! Everyone can bring their guitars and take turns playing different songs or improvising together.

2 Learn a new song on the guitar

Challenge yourself to learn a new song on the guitar on Get Out Your Guitar Day. You can find tutorials and chords online, or ask a friend to teach you a song they know.

3 Attend a local open mic night

Support your local music scene by attending an open mic night and performing a song on your guitar. This is a great way to share your love for guitar with others and discover new talent.

4 Organize a guitar-themed party

Throw a guitar-themed party with decorations, games, and food all centered around the instrument. You can even have a "guitar karaoke" session where guests can perform their favorite songs on a toy guitar.

5 Take a guitar lesson

What better way to celebrate Get Out Your Guitar Day than by improving your skills? Sign up for a guitar lesson with a professional teacher or attend a workshop to learn new techniques and tips.

Why We Love Get Out Your Guitar Day

It's a chance to share your love of music with others

Get Out Your Guitar Day is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family, or even strangers, and jam out together. It's a great way to connect over a shared love of music and learn from each other's skills.

It can provide stress relief

Playing guitar is not only fun, but it can also be a great outlet for stress and anxiety. Get Out Your Guitar Day encourages you to take some time for yourself and get lost in the music - whether it's strumming along to your favorite songs or writing your own compositions.

It's a reminder to practice and improve your skills

If you have been neglecting your guitar playing, Get Out Your Guitar Day is the perfect reminder to pick up your instrument and start practicing again. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, there is always room for improvement - so why not use this holiday as motivation to continue honing your skills?