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The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast is back! After a break we are excited to bring you a new episode of The CGC Podcast with Simon Powis. CGC Graded Duets for Classical Guitar This episode features a conversation about Graded Duets for Classical Guitar, a new course at CGC Academy. This is a course produced by CGC … Read more
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If there is one constant in life, it is change. In the past 18 months with the appearance of Covid 19 we have seen an inflection point in the classical guitar world that may have altered how our musical ecosystem functions. Our world has gone digital, much more than ever before. In this episode we … Read more
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This famous study by Fernando Sor gives us the the challenge of separating melody from harmony and bass while all being bundled up into continuous eighth notes. One of the most powerful techniques you can use to clarify the melodic part is to isolate the melody, play it separately and even sing the melody too. … Read more
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In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon tells the story of Classical Guitar Corner in celebration of this, our 10-year anniversary! There have been lots of twists and turns along the way but we couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing community that Simon brought together, from an attic no less, 10 … Read more
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Uroš Barič’s conversation with Simon Powis connects the work of a guitarist with the work of a recording producer. Study, listening, recording experiments and collaboration all contribute to the sound a musician learns to recognise and create. The interview also explores the Virtual Guitar Orchestra and the experience of bringing separately recorded performances into a … Read more
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Knowing what to do, being able to do it, and making it part of your everyday practice are different challenges. In this episode, Simon offers a way to distinguish them—and to understand why progress can feel slower as your playing develops. CGC Podcast 102 · approximately 17 minutes · recorded in September 2020. Show notes … Read more