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CGC 110 : Sight Reading on Classical Guitar

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:52:44 +0000

You can find the Sight-reading book here: https://www.classicalguitarcorner.com/progressive-sight-reading-for-classical-guitar/ If you are looking for some more information on the beautiful Prelude by Weiss here it is: Petra Poláčková http://www.petrapolackova.com/en/ https://youtu.be/JAjBfs_fzHY?si=riVaZxkqLpt_kv5a

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CGC 109: Ben Verdery – A Giant Beside You

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:20:07 +0000

Ben Verdery joins me to talk about his new album A Giant Beside You. You can find more information about this recording at benjaminverdery.com

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CGC 108 : Back in the Saddle

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:45:07 +0000

Getting back into the podcast after a break.

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CGC Graded Duets for Classical Guitar

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:07:23 +0000

The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast is back! After a break we are excited to bring you a new episode of The CGC Podcast with Simon Powis. CGC Graded Duets for Classical Guitar This episode features a conversation about Graded Duets for Classical Guitar, a new course at CGC Academy. This is a course produced by CGC [...]

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The Changing Digital Landscape of Classical Guitar

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 23:43:21 +0000

If there is one constant in life, it is change. In the past 18 months with the appearance of Covid 19 we have seen an inflection point in the classical guitar world that may have altered how our musical ecosystem functions. Our world has gone digital, much more than ever before. In this episode we [...]

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CGC 105 : Sor Study in Bminor – Singing and Playing the Melody

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:11:00 +0000

This famous study by Fernando Sor gives us the the challenge of separating melody from harmony and bass while all being bundled up into continuous eighth notes. One of the most powerful techniques you can use to clarify the melodic part is to isolate the melody, play it separately and even sing the melody too. [...]

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CGC 104 : CGC’s 10-Year Anniversary!

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:44:14 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon tells the story of Classical Guitar Corner in celebration of this, our 10-year anniversary! There have been lots of twists and turns along the way but we couldn't be more grateful for this amazing community that Simon brought together, from an attic no less, 10 [...]

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CGC 103 : Uroš Barič

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Uroš is a wonderful musician, and outstanding recording engineer, and really just a lovely person! In this episode we talk about recording, his time in Vienna, work on the Virtual Guitar Orchestra, and his arrangements. If you would rather watch the whole CGC show episode on video, you can watch here: https://youtu.be/Yyf7-BgU8ls

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CGC 102: Three Types of Learning

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:57:56 +0000

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CGC 101: Playing Positions

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:45:48 +0000

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CGC 100 : David Russell

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:19:33 +0000

In an unforgettable episode of the Classical Guitar Corner podcast, I had the distinct pleasure of recording the legendary classical guitarist, David Russell in his Q&A at Yale university. Known for his impeccable technique and expressive musicality, Russell has long been an inspiration to guitarists around the world. Our session delved into his illustrious career, [...]

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CGC 099: Motivation

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 20:25:10 +0000

Learning the classical guitar is a journey that takes time. You will find yourself encountering obstacles, feeling challenged, questioning your abilities, questioning your guide, and sometimes just wanting to put the instrument down. You are not alone in any of these feelings. Accepting that there will inevitably be dips, frustrations, and plateaus, that appear along [...]

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CGC 098 : Nicoletta Todesco

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:56:41 +0000

In the latest episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast Simon interviews our very own Nicoletta (Niki) Todesco! Please tune in to hear all about Niki's background with the guitar, teaching, and performing as we celebrate her one-year anniversary on the CGC Team! Be sure to leave a comment to join the conversation! Connect with [...]

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CGC 097 : Stephanie Jones

Sat, 16 May 2020 18:23:03 +0000

In the latest episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon interviews world-renowned Australian guitarist Stephanie Jones. Come hear all about Stephanie's new album, Open Sky (along with some samples), life as a guitarist, her social-media following, and more. This was originally recorded during a YouTube livestream at the Classical Guitar Corner YouTube channel. Subscribe [...]

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CGC 096: Harp and Guitar with Emily Levin and Colin Davin

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 19:16:30 +0000

In this episode we delve into the world of harp and guitar as Colin Davin and Emily Levin discuss the tone world, challenges, and beautiful synergies of this instrumental combination.

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CGC 095: Irina Kulikova

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:51:16 +0000

Irina joins the CGC Podcast to discuss her approach to learning music, performance anxiety, and her path as a musician. You can find out more about Irina at irinakulikova.com Also mentioned in this podcast: ukulelecorner.com

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093: What Makes a Guitar Piece Difficult?

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 18:24:41 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, we'll talk about what makes a guitar piece difficult. One of the biggest pitfalls when learning classical guitar is working on repertoire that is too difficult for you. If a piece is too difficult it can cause frustration, a sense of failure, and overwhelm. And more [...]

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CGC 092 : Time and Prioritization

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 17:00:15 +0000

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CGC 091 : Holiday Episode

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 23:59:34 +0000

Roger Ramirez, the host of the CGCA Member's Podcast has done an amazing job this year of bringing together our academy members in a joint effort to perform holiday music from around the world. Enjoy hearing the music of the talented and dedicated musicians who make up Classical Guitar Corner Academy. You can find Roger's [...]

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CGC 090 : Dealing with Fear in Music

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:00:43 +0000

Dealing with Fear in Music In this episode of the CGC Podcast I deal with the topic of dealing with fear in music. Fear is something we all experience and it can impact your experience on classical guitar I want to share with you a point in time that impacted me and transformed the way [...]

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CGC 089 : Laura Snowden on Creativity

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 16:00:47 +0000

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CGC 089 : Italian Musical Terminology

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 12:34:41 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner we are going to have a bit of fun. Simon was in Italy last week with Evita for Nicoletta Todesco's wedding. So we thought it would be a great time to get a few native Italian speakers together to pronounce for you some of popular Italian musical [...]

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CGC 088 : Karin Schaupp

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 20:05:27 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon interviews German-born Australian virtuoso guitarist Karin Schaupp. In this conversation we hear about Karin's extensive collaborations with many top-profile artists, including her work bringing acting and guitar together, as well as her educational work in Australia. Learn more about some of Karin's incredible (past and [...]

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The Classical Guitar Corner Show August 2019

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:16:22 +0000

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The CGC Show June 2019

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 13:51:53 +0000

The 2019 CGC Summer School was a great success. Whether you were in attendance or not, you can still enjoy the sights and sounds in this month's show: (Summer School starts at 3:50)

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CGC 087 : Chris Mallett and Suzuki Guitar

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 15:00:38 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon interviews Chris Mallett, who is a wonderful performer, the co-owner and co-director of California Conservatory of Music and also the co-director of the Peninsula Guitar Series in San Bruno, CA. We hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation that concludes our series of podcast episodes featuring [...]

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CGC 086 : Bryce Jacobs

Sun, 12 May 2019 16:00:38 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon interviews film composer and guitarist Bryce Jacobs. This is a fascinating conversation stretching from Bryce's struggles at conservatory learning classical guitar to some of his stories working with Hans Zimmer on several film scores (including performing guitar on some of them). To find out more [...]

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CGC 085 : Kenny Hill

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:00:42 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon interviews California-based luthier Kenny Hill. In truth Kenny's projects take him around the world so he is truly an international luthier, and this conversation gets into a lot of those details, including how he got started building guitars, his different experiments and projects with building [...]

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CGC 084 : Blair Jackson of Classical Guitar Magazine

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:52:20 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon interviews Blair Jackson, editor of Classical Guitar magazine. This is an insightful conversation about the history of CG and their service to the classical guitar community over the last several decades. Please join in the conversation by leaving a comment below!

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CGC 083 : Guitar Salon International

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 18:40:38 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon interviews David Collett, President of Guitar Salon International, one of the largest dealers of classical and flamenco guitars in the world, located in Santa Monica, California in the States. Simon and David talk about GSI's guitar collection, its series of videos, and many other things [...]

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CGC 082 : Making the Most out of a Masterclass

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 19:00:30 +0000

Making the Most out of a Masterclass In episode 082 of the CGC Podcast, Simon discusses making the most out of a masterclass. The term masterclass has come to signify a fairly wide range of teaching scenarios. It isn’t always dependent on a "master" teacher being present. Rather, it's a lesson given to a student [...]

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CGC 081 : 2019 Guitar Goals

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 22:16:03 +0000

Join Simon and Roger as they listen to numerous new year goals submitted by CGC Academy members. Do you have your own Guitar Goals for 2019? Please feel free to share them in the comments below:

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CGC 080 : Overload

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 15:47:36 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon talks about "overload": getting overwhelmed by too many things that can distract you from focusing in your practice and from the task at hand. Our guest for this episode is Ian Steedman, a member at CGC Academy, who brought up the topic of his own [...]

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CGC 079 : Playing With Ease – David Leisner

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 18:56:04 +0000

David Leisner has authored a book entitled Playing With Ease : A Healthy Approach to Guitar Technique and it draws upon his extensive experience and investigations into body mechanics and guitar playing. David shares a number of insights in this interview but if you would like to read more from his book you can purchase [...]

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CGC 078 : Practice Routines

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 21:55:04 +0000

Practice Routines can be a powerful tool to improve your playing. Not only do they keep you focused and on track but they also allow you to progress in a structured way. In this episode I discuss some of the elements that go into a good practice routine and announce the publication of 20 Practice [...]

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CGC 077 : The Beijing Guitar Duo

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 18:26:51 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon interviews the world-renowned Beijing Guitar Duo, consisting of Yameng Wang and Meng Su. They talk about education and how these phenomenal young guitarists reached the level of playing and musicianship they have, as well as teaching and recording. This is an excellent conversation and a [...]

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Travel and Music Practice

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 17:13:54 +0000

Travel and Music Practice In this episode of The CGC Podcast, Simon Powis talks about travel and music practice. Specifically how to get the most of your travel time. Travel is part of modern life. Whether it is to visit family, for work, vacation, or study, it seems that as a society we travel more [...]

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CGC 075: Announcing CGC 2.0!

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 00:09:53 +0000

After many months of hard work we are proud to reveal the next evolution of the CGC Academy. There are so many additions and improvements we are calling it CGC 2.0!

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CGC 074 : Scott Tennant

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 17:53:55 +0000

Scott Tennant is one of the most accomplished guitarists of his generation. He is one of the founding members of the Grammy-award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. In addition he has recorded numerous solo albums in his decorated career. He is also the author of one of the most important classical guitar pedagogy texts of the [...]

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CGC 073 : CGC Summer School 2018

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 19:23:55 +0000

A copy of the live stream in the final concert (apologies for the poor audio quality!)

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CGC 072 : Tony Morris and Classical Guitar Alive!

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:00:25 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon interviews Tony Morris, who hosts the radio show Classical Guitar Alive! Simon and Tony talk about CGA! and its global audience as well as Tony's work on the script for the film Mangoré about Agustín Barrios Mangoré. You won't want to miss this great conversation! [...]

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CGC 071 : Member Q&A with Michael Clunn

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 19:02:47 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon sits down for another Q&A session with CGC Academy member Michael Clunn. Michael recently submitted his Level 1 Certificate Course submission and has been a member for a little more than two years now. He's an active member of the community and is helping to [...]

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CGC 070 : Dave Belcher

Wed, 09 May 2018 18:00:11 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon interviews . . . well, me! This was a fun conversation, mostly discussing what I do as the Community Manager at CGC, but also touches on some other topics you may find interesting, like the intersection of music and spirituality, and what have been some [...]

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CGC 069 : Scales Challenge!

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 01:01:04 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon offers a sneak peek into one of the live sessions at the CGC Academy. This session was a wrap-up of our monthly member challenge, focused on scales. Enjoy this session where we walk through some of the tangible progress students have made through the month [...]

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CGC 068 : Member Q&A with Martha Kreipke

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 23:46:45 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon sits down for a Q&A with CGC Academy member Martha Kreipke. There are some great topics in here, including whether the use of language like "mistakes" and "bad habits" (something I'm guilty of!) might not be the best language to convey the positive nature of [...]

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CGC 067 : Information Overload

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 17:58:23 +0000

Information Overload In episode 067 of The CGC Podcast, Simon discusses information overload. I recently had a really great trip back to Australia for two weeks and had the opportunity to meet with about 8 members of Classical Guitar Corner Academy, to hang out and talk and eat and drink beers and take photos -- [...]

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CGC 066 : Connie Sheu

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 02:07:42 +0000

In this episode of the CGC Podcast, Simon sits down for an interview with one of the newest members of the CGC Faculty, Connie Sheu. Dr. Connie Sheu is the General Manager for the Guitar Foundation of America and teaches at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music and Moreno Valley College. She is also a member [...]

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CGC 065 : Tone, musical line, and speed

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 01:06:39 +0000

In this week's episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon discusses three techniques on classical guitar that are constantly evolving and so will take time to develop: tone, musical line, and speed. Leave us a comment below and let us know how you are working to continue to develop these techniques.

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CGC 064 : Member Q&A with Roger Ramirez

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 18:00:34 +0000

In this week's episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon sits down for a conversation and a bit of Q&A with Academy member Roger Ramirez. They get into all sorts of things, like Roger's ensemble group Divergent Strings (which recently had its arena debut...no kidding!) and Ramirez guitars (no familial relation to Roger). We [...]

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CGC 063 : Musicality with Michael and Evita

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 18:41:54 +0000

In this week's episode Simon sits down for an interview with Michael and Evita . . . only this time Simon's the one being interviewed! This is a great conversation about what is the true nature of musicality (and also how this applies to dance). Simon, Michael, and Evita talk about errors and how essential [...]

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Failure and Giving Up

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 08:13:25 +0000

Failure and Giving Up In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon shares some personal stories about failure and giving up on the classical guitar. You definitely won't want to miss this inspiring episode! Failure Story #1 Perseverance is one of my favorite words. I started out at a high school in Australia [...]

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CGC 061 : Member Q&A with Richard Kordel

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:52:51 +0000

In this week's episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon interviews Classical Guitar Corner Academy member Richard Kordel. Simon and Richard discuss the nature of etudes, differences in fingerings as they evolve over time, and some of Simon's own practice habits. Be sure to tune in and leave a comment to thank Richard for [...]

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CGC 060 : Sharon Isbin: Her Life and Stories with the Guitar

Sun, 18 Feb 2018 20:00:56 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon sits down for an interview with internationally renowned artist Sharon Isbin. Here Sharon shares many wonderful and engaging stories about her life in music and talks about many of her collaborations and projects with some of the most well-known figures in music around the world. [...]

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CGC 059 : Bradford Werner and This Is Classical Guitar

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 14:00:03 +0000

In this week's episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon sits down for a conversation with Bradford Werner, who runs the website This Is Classical Guitar, an excellent resource for classical guitarists, as well as a brand new site, Werner Guitar Editions, dedicated to providing high-quality pdfs of classical and fingerstyle guitar editions in [...]

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CGC 058 : The Secrets of Audio Editing

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 17:33:43 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon gives you tips on audio editing. Here Simon picks apart the editing process of classical guitar recordings and will change the way you listen to recordings of classical guitar music. (So, if you'd like not to know in-depth about that process, you might want to [...]

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CGC 057 : Performance Advice for the Amateur Classical Guitarist

Sun, 21 Jan 2018 14:00:17 +0000

In this episode of the Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon walks through five tips to help you better prepare and make it through live performance situations. You'll get advice on the long lead-up to the performance--preparation, which pieces to choose, and so on; the few weeks just before the performance; the day of the performance; [...]

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CGC 056 : Member Q&A with Linda Tsardakas

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 16:00:55 +0000

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon kicks off a new series where he will sit down with members of Classical Guitar Corner Academy and do a Q&A session to help those members with various questions they have in their own playing but also to perhaps answer some questions you may have [...]

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CGC 055 : Bach Cello Suites with Jacques Lee Wood

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 19:35:07 +0000

In this episode, Simon sits down with cellist Dr. Jacques Lee Wood to discuss J. S. Bach's Cello Suites. This is a fascinating discussion focusing on the importance of quality of voice, dynamics, Baroque style versus a flatter modern style of playing, and much, much more. J. S. Bach's Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello were [...]

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CGC 054 : New Year’s Guitar Goals and Resolutions

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 23:10:15 +0000

Its that time of year where we can reflect, plan, and toast to the new year. In this episode Evita and I discuss how to make the most of our new year resolutions.

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CGC 053 : Q&A with Simon

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:19:48 +0000

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CGC 052 : Nathan Mills and Beyond the Guitar

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 20:05:36 +0000

Nathan Mills is the creator of Beyond the Guitar. He has come up with some creative ways to translate video game, movie, and television music, onto the classical guitar and in the process he is welcoming a completely new audience to the instrument. Here is [...]

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How To Teach Yourself Classical Guitar

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 21:51:32 +0000

How to Teach Yourself Classical Guitar In this article I am going to walk you through how to teach yourself classical guitar. It is important to acknowledge from the outset that: Nobody is really “self taught” A teacher does not make you a better player A self taught guitarist does not sit in a room [...]

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CGC 050 : Diana Castelnuovo-Tedesco

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 15:04:48 +0000

Diana Castelnuovo-Tedesco is the granddaughter of composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. For several years now she has committed herself to making her grandfather's music more available especially to performers of the maestro's music. Along with Edizioni Curci she has organized to publish many of Castelnuovo-Tedesco's unpublished works and continues to champion his music and his legacy. [...]

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CGC 049 : How to change your technique

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 20:59:05 +0000

If your learning has been sporadic and spanned several years (or decades) with multiple instructors, chances are that you will have a mixture of strengths and weaknesses in your technique. I find that prime suspects for technique issues are players that have transferred from other styles of guitar playing, players that have had a substantial [...]

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CGC LIVE : Summer School 2017

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:52:58 +0000

CGC Summer School Class of 2017 The participants of the CGC Summer School came from far and wide. There were guitarists from India, Germany, Australia, Mexico, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Many of us had known each other through the Classical Guitar Corner forums, but this was the first time to meet [...]

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CGC 047: Louis Trépanier

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 21:52:07 +0000

Louis Trépanier is a Canadian guitarist (hailing from Ottawa) and a member of the Canadian Guitar Quartet who is the Coordinator of the Guitar Sector at the University of Ottawa School of Music. Trépanier did his formal studies with Patrick Roux, but he has also studied Jazz with the composer and guitarist Randy Ellias. He [...]

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How to develop speed in the right hand

Mon, 22 May 2017 05:47:43 +0000

How to develop speed in the right hand In this article we'll look at how to develop speed in the right hand. For whatever reason we always want things we can't have. The classical guitar excels in producing soft, dulcet tones. So, therefore what do players want to do? Play loud and fast! I have dealt with [...]

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CGC 045 : Andrew York

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 15:50:55 +0000

Andrew York is one of today's most recognized and accomplished composers for the classical guitar and he is an internationally renowned concert performer. York is one of the founding members of the LA Guitar Quartet, with whom he received a Grammy award. He also received Grammy awards for his own compositions that appeared on Grammy-winning [...]

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CGC 044 : Alvaro Pierri

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 23:43:56 +0000

Álvaro Pierri, born into a musical family in Montevideo, Uruguay, is one of the greatest and most accomplished guitarists of his generation. His early musical education was at the hands of his mother, Ada Estades, on piano and his aunt, Olga Pierri, on guitar (Olga was well known in Uruguay and recorded with a group [...]

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CGC 042 : Richard Charlton

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:40:14 +0000

Richard Charlton is one of Australia's leading guitarists/composers. (Though he was originally born in the UK, he has been an Aussie since about the age of seven.) In this podcast Simon discusses many of Richard's works for guitar, guitar ensemble, and more—several of which are featured listening here—but also what it's like to compose for [...]

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CGC 041 : 2017 Summer School Concert

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:02:01 +0000

The Classical Guitar Corner Summer School is coming up fast, and June 15 seems like just around the corner! In this episode we hear performances from all of the teachers that will be coming to the 2017 Summer School. To learn more about the Summer School and register visit: CGC 2017 Summer School Information Page [...]

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CGC 040 : Guitar Ensemble Basics

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 23:36:59 +0000

Janet Agostino helped a lot of people with her podcast (CGC 019) on learning classical guitar and she is back to discuss ensemble work with classical guitar. Janet and I were both teaching at the Sydney Summer School and we will both be working with similar ensembles at the Classical Guitar Corner Summer School in [...]

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CGC 039 : Stephen Goss

Sat, 03 Dec 2016 19:26:40 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 038 : Marcin Dylla on Practice and Musicianship

Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:01:36 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 037 : Joshia de Jonge – Luthier

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 22:23:53 +0000

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/

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CGC 036 : Ricardo Gallen and Musical Curiosity

Sun, 09 Oct 2016 01:00:05 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 035 : 3 Common Questions from Adult Learners

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:42:50 +0000

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, [...]

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CGC 034 : Noa Kageyama and the Bulletproof Musician

Sun, 11 Sep 2016 16:03:23 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 033 : Petra Poláčková a European Life in Music

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:45:33 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 032 : Teaching in Afghanistan with Colin Davin

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:19:59 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7lEpsPYS78 Colin's Website: http://colindavin.com/ Afghanistan National Institute of Music Website: http://www.anim-music.org/

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CGC 031 : The Music of Frederic Hand

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 04:35:41 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 030 : SoloDuo

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 22:20:19 +0000

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. [...]

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CGC 029 : Bret Williams and the Classical Guitar Insider Podcast

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 12:00:25 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 028 : Kevin Gallahger on Musical Analysis

Mon, 30 May 2016 03:39:59 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 027 : Behind the scenes of the CGC Podcast

Mon, 09 May 2016 02:16:07 +0000

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:

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CGC 026 : Fred Hand

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 16:41:09 +0000

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.

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Beginner Classical Guitar Lessons

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 07:16:35 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 024 : Rossiniana No.1 by Giuliani

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:51:06 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 023 : Guitars at the Met

Sun, 06 Mar 2016 05:50:14 +0000

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

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CGC 022 : Gohar Vardanyan and Life as a Traveling Musician

Sat, 20 Feb 2016 07:09:31 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 021 : Raffaele Agostino

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 03:19:51 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 020 : Stage Fright

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 03:57:50 +0000

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.

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CGC 019 : Learning Classical Guitar at an Older Age with Janet Agostino

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 02:33:26 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 018 : Recording Yourself

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 04:58:06 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 017 : Strings, Sound Ports, and Gadgets with Gary Lee

Sun, 15 Nov 2015 18:48:45 +0000

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 [...]

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Spruce vs Cedar and all things construction with Luthier Gary Lee

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 03:28:12 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 015 : DIY University

Sun, 11 Oct 2015 20:17:00 +0000

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 [...]

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CGC 014 : Bach & Frank Koonce

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 01:47:00 +0000

It was a pleasure and an education to have Frank Koonce join me on the Classical Guitar Corner podcast to talk about the music of Bach. Publications by Frank Koonce are available here: http://www.frankkoonce.com/publications/

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CGC 013 : Martha Masters and the GFA

Sun, 13 Sep 2015 02:53:12 +0000

A wonderful interview with the exceptionally talented, Martha Masters. After winning the GFA Competition fifteen years ago Martha is now the president of the GFA, a multifaceted organization that contributes to the classical guitar community in the U.S. and around the world.

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CGC 012 : David Russell

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 19:07:51 +0000

David Russell is an inspiration to many and this conversation is a testament to his motivation and inspiring attitude. We talk about his masterclass experiences, approach to specific techniques, and his way of practicing new materials. David and his wife María run a charity, which is mentioned in the conversation and if you would like [...]

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