The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast

Stephen Goss and I happened to be staying at the same hotel at this year's GFA convention in Denver. So, I jumped on the chance to sit down and have a conversation with him about his music. In this podcast we not only hear Stephen talk about his background and musical journey but we get [...] The post CGC 039 : Stephen Goss appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

I would be happy to hear Marcin Dylla play anything. He is a musician that can combine convincing ideas with exceptional execution. I find that when we come across rare musicians such as Dylla that it is not the music we find beguiling but rather the person from which it is flowing. As I sat down [...] The post CGC 038 : Marcin Dylla on Practice and Musicianship appeared first on Classical Guitar...

Joshia de Jonge is a Canadian luthier who comes from a family of builders and has been building guitars since she was thirteen! In our conversation we discuss her experiences as a builder, her background and get into details of french polish and construction techniques.   http://www.joshiadejonge.com/ The post CGC 037 : Joshia de Jonge – Luthier appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

Ricardo Gallen is a Spanish guitarist that currently teaches in Weimar, Germany. Apart from being an excellent musician, he has several unique approaches to playing and teaching the guitar, which we discuss in this in-depth interview. You can find out more about Ricardo at his website: http://ricardogallen.com/en/   As for the challenge I mentioned in [...] The post CGC 036 : Ricardo Gallen and Mu...

When I first left university I was thrown into a wide variety of teaching situations. For years I had been teaching adults, and I had become quite good at explaining musical concepts to people with a high level of cognition. Suddenly, I was teaching little kids. Four year olds that were swallowed by the guitar, [...] The post CGC 035 : 3 Common Questions from Adult Learners appeared first on Class...

Dr. Noa Kageyama is a concert violinist who did his studies at Julliard School of Music, but he is also a psychologist and the author of a prominent music blog called "The Bulletproof Musician." Noa uses both his background in music and in psychology (especially in conversation with sports psychology) to work with musicians to [...] The post CGC 034 : Noa Kageyama and the Bulletproof Musician appe...

It was an absolute pleasure to sit down and chat with Petra Poláčková about her life and career in Europe. Petra is a world class performer on the classical guitar but is getting well known for her engaging use of the 19th century 9 string guitar. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Petra and feel [...] The post CGC 033 : Petra Poláčková a European Life in Music appeared first on Classical Gui...

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7lEpsPYS78   Colin's Website: http://colindavin.com/ Afghanistan National Institute of Music Website: http://www.anim-music.org/ The post CGC 032 : Teaching in Afghanistan with Colin Davin appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

Frederic Hand shared some wonderful stories and insights into his world in episode 26 of the Classical Guitar Corner Podcast. In this session we had a chance to sit down and go through some recordings of his own compositions. We looked at a variety of his pieces for solo guitar and also for ensemble, we [...] The post CGC 031 : The Music of Frederic Hand appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

SoloDuo is a classical guitar ensemble comprising of Matteo Mela and Lorenzo Micheli. Their work is revered and respected throughout the guitar community and they are also a pleasure to talk to! Our conversation weaved from what it is like to play in such an in-synch ensemble to ensemble education and guitar education in general. [...] The post CGC 030 : SoloDuo appeared first on Classical Guitar...

Bret Williams is a classical guitarist with a story. A story that he shares twice a month on his engaging podcast: Classical Guitar Insider. Bret was actually the first person to get me interested in the podcasting medium and he has done a wonderful job of uncovering the personalities behind the instruments. After more than [...] The post CGC 029 : Bret Williams and the Classical Guitar Insider Po...

Kevin Gallagher is both an insightful educator and a excellent performer. To further this combination, Kevin is very giving with his knowledge and this discussion is no exception. In this Episode we delve into musical analysis, intervals, scale patterns, voice movement and approaches to help you improve your understanding of music.   Kevin has provided [...] The post CGC 028 : Kevin Gallahger on M...

Happy birthday to the podcast! We made it through the first year and I hope there are many more years to come of classical guitar interviews, lessons, discussions ideas and inspiration. Thank you for listening. Let me know your favorite moments from the podcast in the comments below: The post CGC 027 : Behind the scenes of the CGC Podcast appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

Studies with Julian Bream, rubbing shoulders with Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman, Pierre Boulez? Yeah, I want to be a classical guitarist too! In this inspiring episode of the Classical Guitar Corner Podcast Fred Hand shares stories from a lifetime in music. The post CGC 026 : Fred Hand appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

Easy Lessons to Get You Started with Classical Guitar This page offers a set of short beginner classical guitar lessons. Use this guide to get started on classical guitar the right way! Classical Guitar, an incredible instrument Welcome to the most beautiful instrument in the world! I am so glad you have found your [...] The post Beginner Classical Guitar Lessons appeared first on Classical Guitar...

In this episode I take you into the world of Giuliani and Rossini as we explore the Rossiniana No.1 by Mauro Giuliani. Rossiniana I, Op. 119 Themes: Introduction (Andantino) “Assisa a piè d’un salice” (Otello) “Languir per una bella”, Andante grazioso (L’Italienne à Alger) “Con gran piacer, ben mio”, Maestoso (L’Italienne à Alger) ”Caro, caro [...] The post CGC 024 : Rossiniana No.1 by Giuliani ap...

Sellas Viboam Naples Guitar ca 1800 Lacote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUwQMgBsGe0 Stauffer C.F. Martin Segovia's Hauser   Bream's Hauser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PyhiGBOrBE   Segovia's Ramirez Christopher Parkening's Ramirez The post CGC 023 : Guitars at the Met appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

It was an absolute pleasure to have Gohar Vardanyan on the Classical Guitar Corner podcast. We talked for quite a while but as you will see, Gohar sheds light on many aspects of a classical guitar career that are not seen on the concert stage.   Gohar's website is goharvardanyan.com and she has an active [...] The post CGC 022 : Gohar Vardanyan and Life as a Traveling Musician appeared first on Cl...

Raffaele Agostino is an Italian/Australian guitarist that has dedicated his life to sharing music. Be it on the concert platform or through his teaching and mentoring of students, Raffaele has been a dedicated ambassador of the arts and classical guitar. Raff and I have had many conversations over the years on a number of topics and [...] The post CGC 021 : Raffaele Agostino appeared first on Clas...

Stage fright is a topic that we all know about and all have experience with. In this episode I give some clear and actionable points that can help you gain control and confidence on the stage. Also in this session we talk with a member of CGC about his first performance experience. The post CGC 020 : Stage Fright appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

Janet Agostino has a deep knowledge of education from a variety of perspectives and in our conversation I asked Janet to discuss some of the issues that come up when learning classical guitar later in life. It is a topic that is important to many members and readers of the site and I have actually [...] The post CGC 019 : Learning Classical Guitar at an Older Age with Janet Agostino appeared first...

Recording Yourself Recording yourself is one of the best ways to improve your abilities. We often have quite a different idea in our head of what our playing sounds like compared to the scathing honesty of a recording. If you record yourself and hear things that you want to improve then you have already learned [...] The post CGC 018 : Recording Yourself appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

Part two of my conversation with master luthier Gary Lee. In this session we talk about a whole variety of topics that were submitted by members from the site. Strings, scale length, tuning machines, sound ports, bevels... you name it we talked about it! Many thanks to Gary Lee for bringing his vast knowledge and [...] The post CGC 017 : Strings, Sound Ports, and Gadgets with Gary Lee appeared fir...

In the first of two parts, Gary Lee, master luthier, talks about guitar construction with insights into the different woods used in guitar building and how they influence the sound of our instruments. I learned a lot from hearing what Gary had to say and I am sure you will too! Visit Gary's site and [...] The post Spruce vs Cedar and all things construction with Luthier Gary Lee appeared first on...

In this article I will share with you 10 steps to build your very own DIY university education in music. There are really 10 basic ingredients in the university system, but each of them can be replicated in your own life without going to university. DIY University: Introduction There are so many people who are [...] The post CGC 015 : DIY University appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .