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CGC 006 : Oscar Ghiglia Part Two

In the second part of his conversation with Simon Powis, Oscar Ghiglia turns towards the work of learning and interpreting music. His examples connect careful preparation with imagination: what should the next note sound like, and how does it relate to what came before? The original article includes Ghiglia’s own substantial written discussion of modes. … Read more

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CGC 005 : Oscar Ghiglia Part One

Oscar Ghiglia’s first CGC podcast conversation traces his beginnings in an artistic family and the experiences that shaped his life with the guitar. His recollections of Siena, Alirio Díaz and Andrés Segovia lead into questions of tone, expression and musical understanding. This is a historical interview and a personal account. Its value lies both in … Read more

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CGC 004 Finding your voice on the guitar

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 Parkway (my band) Ben Verdery and Billie Dean – Black Bach Ben Verdery and Billie Dean – Start Now Pavel Steidl Aniello Desiderio Gyan Riley Marcin … Read more