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CGC 006 : Oscar Ghiglia Part Two

Simon 2016-10-24T00:19:51+00:00

In the second part of Maestro Ghiglia's interview, we talk about practice techniques, modes, solfége and approaches to learning. Oscar has also asked that I publish his text on [...]

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CGC 005 : Oscar Ghiglia Part One

Simon 2016-10-24T00:19:51+00:00

Eight years ago I was lucky enough to study with the guitar legend Oscar Ghiglia. Last week I trekked up to Boston and sat down with the maestro [...]

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Scales in Thirds, Sixths and Octaves

Simon 2015-06-28T04:26:04+00:00

More often than not we work on scales using one note at a time. These scales offer a good apparatus to practice a variety of techniques and help us [...]

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CGC 004 Finding your voice on the guitar

Simon 2015-06-14T17:08:02+00:00

In this session I answer a question about the cookie cutter modern guitarist and look at ways to develop your own musical voice. Mentioned in the podcast: Cathedral [...]

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CGC 003: All about CGC, the podcast and Simon.

Simon 2015-05-31T02:55:47+00:00

A tour around Classical Guitar Corner with a very special guest!

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Memorizing Music on the Guitar

Simon 2016-10-24T00:19:52+00:00

Session number two of the Classical Guitar Corner Podcast delves into the topic of memorization.

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Learning guitar at an older age

Simon 2016-10-24T00:19:52+00:00

Before we get into the meat and potatoes of this subject, I wanted to write a little introduction to make my intentions clear. I was asked by Ira, Christopher, [...]

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Stage Fright

Simon 2016-10-24T00:19:52+00:00

Not last night but the night before, I performed at the New York Classical Guitar Society. The first few minutes was playing with my student, Sarah. I was [...]

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L316 Right Hand Weight and Balancing Voices

Simon 2016-10-24T00:19:52+00:00

In an orchestra, the conductor will mould the sound of a moment by choosing what instruments are to come out loud and clear, what instruments are supporting with the [...]

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