"Blackpink's Rosé: The Cherished Guitar Bought with Pennies at 14"

# BLACKPINK Rosé: How She Fell In Love With The Guitar

Rosé from the global girl group BLACKPINK has recently launched her first full-length album, rosie. Departing from her group’s stylistic influences, the album showcases Rosé’s raw acoustic music inspired by her love affair with the guitar. In an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she reminisced about learning guitar by watching YouTube videos. At age 14, her shift to the Taylor GS Mini aided her most important audition, launching BLACKPINK, a global sensation.

## YouTube Jam Session With Rosé

Rosé just released her debut album, rosie, through The Black Label and Atlantic Records. She recently shared her memories from the crucial audition that changed her life and embarked on this new musical journey. Her first single, Apt., a collaboration with Bruno Mars, made it to the top of the Billboard Global 200 chart. Additionally, the music video features her and Bruno playing Fender Mustangs.

For more information, check out the video link [here](https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/blackpink-rose-on-the-acoustic-guitar-she-used-for-the-most-important-audition-of-her-life).