Book Review: Guitar Victoria Method Book (Vol. 1)
Classical Guitar Book Reviews
I really enjoy looking through method books. So when Bradford Werner, of Classical Guitar Canada, sent me his his Guitar Victoria – Vol. 1 (aff., scroll down to view the book), I was excited. One of the joys of reviewing is getting a look inside teacher’s brains, and it seems that Mr. Werner and I […]
Read MorePavel Steidl Masterclass [video]
Guitar Masterclass Videos
Steidl is teaching some warm up exercises in these videos. Kind of hard to hear as there’s a translator off the side speaking over Steidl.
Read MoreMonday Motivation: Yepes Edition
Monday Motivation
“They always say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” -Andy Warhol Narciso Yepes had a very fast, clean tremolo. The speed itself creates a nice effect to my ears: the melody sounds like a consistent and constant shimmer. I wish it was a more sweet sound, though, and less […]
Read MoreHelp Chris Find Concert Venues
Updates & Activities
I have a few big gigs/events to go to next year, but they’re spread across many months. I’d like to use each gig as a base, and play concerts along the way. Here’s the routes I have to take: Dallas, TX to Clarksville, TN – this one is around March 18, 2011. Dallas, TX to […]
Read MoreGFA Winner Videos
Classical Guitar Videos
Youth Competition, Junior Division Youth Competition, Senior Division
Read MoreManipulate Your Audience in Three Easy Steps
Guitar Performance Tips
If you’re on stage, you have to be in control of the situation. Here’s three ways to do it. 1. Smile Your control of the audience begins when you walk on stage. You get to convey whatever it is you want to be. I suggest that you convey enjoyment. Smile like your life depends on […]
Read MoreThe Studies of Fernando Sor (Video)
Classical Guitar Videos
This is a reading from The Doctrine of Affections, a book by Paul Headrick. Definitely a neat story, and it’s great that Sor gets included alongside the other entries.
Read MoreMonday Motivation: Richard Smith Edition
Monday Motivation
“If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.” -Tony Robbins Last week at the APSU Summer Guitar Workshop I had the privilege of hanging out with Richard Smith, a fingerstyle guitar virtuoso and all around fun guy. He’s got a huge stage presence, and the video below shows it off. This is not the […]
Read MoreBream on BBC
Around the Web, Interviews with Classical Guitarists
BBC Radio 3 recently interviewed Julian Bream. The interview is only available for streaming over the next seven days. Check it out!
Read MoreKodály Rhythm: An Introduction
Guitar Teaching
This is a guest post by Yoon Soo Lim, a music teacher and department chair at an independent music school in Pennsylvania. Yoon holds undergrad and grad degrees in piano performance. When she discovered her love for teaching, Yoon pursued Kodály certification. She teaches guitar and general music classes, advises a guitar club, and conducts […]
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