The CGC Show June 2019
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)
Bach Largo BWV 1056 Performance and Lesson
This small section is from a keyboard concerto that was originally written for harpsichord. The thin texture of the original score lend itself to the classical guitar and with this small excerpt we can partake [...]
Simon’s Mailbox Jan 2019
A little experiment from CGC, if you would like to see a show/regular episode like this on the CGC youtube channel please let me know! https://youtu.be/9KtE2ymzZlU
Left Hand Position Exercise for Classical Guitar
If you have ever had challenges getting your left hand to stay in position or get your fourth finger to remain close to the fingerboard, this exercise will likely be helpful. It is simple in [...]
Classical Guitar Corner Teaching Scholarship Awarded
Classical Guitar Corner has always pursued excellence in education for our beautiful instrument. At this point in time the Academy is flourishing with a global community and robust curriculum, and the broader community is served [...]
CGC 081 : 2019 Guitar Goals
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 [...]
CGC 079 : Playing With Ease – David Leisner
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 [...]
CGC 078 : Practice Routines
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 [...]
Travel and Music Practice: How to make 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 than ever before. For a classical guitarist trying to [...]