Classical Guitar Orchestras: Another view II (Reloaded)
It has been a while. During this time, I have been fortunate to give a well attended lecture at the GFA Convention, visit this small event called the World Cup in Brazil, and while...
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Itzhak Perlman on practicing and vibrato
A great artist, Itzhak Perlman has taken to youtube to spread some of his learnings that he undoubtedly has taught to hundreds of students. Yes, it is another instrument but the information is just...
Classical Guitar Orchestras: A Different View
These ensembles have taken the guitar world by storm and it seems no day goes by without a new orchestra being formed somewhere in the guitar landscape. The promises are many, and their supporters are fervent believers that this is the future of the guitar. Could this be?
The 21st Century Musician: Patreon & Kickstarter
…using Youtube and Facebook alone is akin to yell your name in Times Square during New Years eve: technically you are reaching millions, but nobody cares.
Great Expectations: Social Media and the Classical Guitar
Since its adoption, it was clear that social media was going to start a great migration of the information sources in the inchoate guitar market. Nowadays, social media plays the most important role in...
Welcome to Changing Strings!
WHY DO WE CHANGE STRINGS? Growing up in Peru during the 90’s, brand new strings were a luxury few could either afford or accommodate. Monetary considerations aside, there were simply very few places when...
How Classical is the ‘Classical Guitar’?
As an artist manager and consultant, it is my job to be up to date with guitar market trends in order to find opportunities to further the careers of my clients. However, this can...
The changing world of music instruction, Skype Lessons.
I have recently taken the plunge into giving Skype lessons, and the results have been surprising. When I was starting out as a guitarist my education was completely dependent on who was available to...
Ben Verdery’s Maui Class
Benjamin Verdery announces his 14th guitar class on the island of Maui in Hawaii from Wednesday, July 24 through Thursday, August 1, 2013. Joining him as guest teacher this year will be the renowned...
Milos Karadaglic – Review
Concert review, June 21 Le Poisson Rouge, New York Milos Karadaglic, a 27 year old musician from Montenegro, has recently taken quite an extraordinary path for a classical guitarist. Signed by Deutsche Grammophon, Milos...
