CGC 047: Louis Trépanier
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 [...]
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 the topic [...]
Classical Guitar Interpretation Guide : 5 Concepts
Interpretation of classical guitar music is what makes the difference between a mechanical rendition vs. a musical one. But what does that mean, Musical? Musicality is largely an understanding of musical syntax. It allows us [...]
CGC 045 : Andrew York
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, [...]
CGC 044 : Alvaro Pierri
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, [...]
What’s really, really important?
Somehow, in this post I have managed to tie in Marcel Proust, Winston Churchill, and your practice habits... it may be a little vague now, but I hope you will be with me by the [...]
Villa Lobos Prelude 1 Lesson
Prelude Number 1 by Heitor Villa Lobos is one of the great works composed for classical guitar. From its full sounding resonance to the cello-like melody, this piece has been a favorite of students and [...]
CGC 041 : 2017 Summer School Concert
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 [...]
Live Session Replay – Subdivision, Legato, Tremolo, and String Noise
Technology never fails to amaze me. Recently I tried out Facebook Live for the first time at it was a very fun experience! For future sessions I will announce them ahead of time in the [...]
CGC 040 : Guitar Ensemble Basics
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 [...]