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Thom Koester

A lifelong music fanatic with a Prince obsession, Thom Koester started his musical journey in the back of his parents' minivan, singing along to local pop radio. Fast forward to college, and he jumped head-first into teaching himself guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, and entertaining friends with spur-of-the-moment songs. Soon, Thom transitioned into making low-quality demos and working with music-related non-profit organizations before starting his writing career at Sweetwater. When he's not sharing fun facts with his friends and fellow Sweetwater copywriters, Thom writes poetry, crafts new songs, and makes loop-based indie rock in his bedroom studio.

Articles by Thom Koester

Apr 30, 2025, 12:22 PM

Open-back vs. Closed-back Headphones: What’s the Difference?

Today’s hyper-modern world is chock-full of headphones. They come with smart devices and computers, and they show off the user’s personality.... Read more »
Mar 14, 2025, 12:19 PM

The Tree: The Breedlove to Exceed All Others

Sweetwater and Breedlove have enjoyed a fruitful partnership since the beginning. We’ve built incredible guitars from rare Brazilian rosewood,... Read more »
Nov 22, 2024, 4:55 PM

Taylor’s New Legacy Collection Guitars Turn Back the Clock

Taylor celebrates half a century of guitar making by launching their Legacy Collection guitars in 2024. This new series honors the early guitars... Read more »
Sep 25, 2024, 10:00 AM

How Sweetwater and Breedlove Made the Myrzilian 2 Acoustic Guitar

In a world locked in tradition, there’s a groundbreaking, new acoustic guitar that shatters all expectations — and then some. Introducing the... Read more »
Oct 10, 2022, 3:00 PM

The Return of 1980s Guitar Tones

The 1980s were a landmark decade of experimentation and technological innovation marked by voluminous hair, outlandish guitars,... Read more »
Jun 21, 2022, 10:00 AM

Exploring a World of Music

Every year on June 21, musicians and music lovers worldwide celebrate World Music Day! This holiday is all about making music accessible to all... Read more »
May 11, 2022, 4:00 PM

My Favorite Instruments in Komplete 13

I refused to use virtual instruments and software synths for years “on principle,” but I finally took the plunge in late 2021. Since I had never... Read more »
May 11, 2022, 11:00 AM

How to Use a Looper Pedal in Unique Ways

Most musicians, especially guitarists, have used a looper at one point or another. I was exposed to looping as soon as I purchased my first... Read more »
Apr 20, 2022, 8:00 AM

Tips for a Tidier Pedalboard

If you’re like us at Sweetwater, you have an affinity for stompboxes. If this sounds like you, it’s likely that you occasionally look at the... Read more »
Apr 8, 2022, 10:00 AM

Angela Christensen: Shaping Music with Breedlove

An acoustic guitar nerd through and through, Angela Christensen serves as head product designer for Breedlove. In the two decades since she... Read more »

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