Recordings of the Old Masters
Listening, and in some cases, watching recordings of the old masters that have provided us with so much music and guidance can be very inspirational. It can also give us a great insight into different playing [...]
An Interview with Stephen Goss
Interview by Dave Belcher Stephen Goss is an extraordinary and accomplished composer from the UK (Wales, specifically) who has written a great deal of works for the guitar—as well as for many other instruments [...]
Carcassi Etude 16 Lesson
Carcassi Etude 16 Lesson Matteo Carcassi's Etude 16, from Opus 60, gives us the opportunity to work on several musical and technical elements of playing. Reminiscent of a simple song or aria [...]
Vocal influences in classical guitar
If you are familiar with my teaching style, you might know that I often resort to singing lines to understand how we might play them. We can learn a lot about phrasing, melodic contour, and [...]
An argument against memorization
An Argument against Memorization This article offers an argument against memorization. Memorization on the classical guitar can be overrated. Keep reading to find out why. To watch a soloist or an ensemble perform without the [...]
Left Hand Accuracy and Positioning
Left Hand Accuracy and Positioning In this article we'll look at left hand accuracy and positioning. If you have ever had challenges getting your left hand to stay in position or get your fourth finger [...]