What is it about Bream?
I was recently talking with Bret Williams on his podcast The Classical Guitar Insider. After leaving a very entertaining session, I immediately regretted two things. Firstly I swore to much. I don’t really know...
Category: Discussions
UPDATE: Almost great news about taking your guitar aboard a plane!
UPDATE February 18 2014 Well, sometimes some things are too good to be true. I was alerted to this article by Joan Lowy which contradicts the information I had been told. To follow up...
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...
How much are we worth?
Just before the Olympics began in London earlier this year, there were several articles circulating about the International Olympic Committee’s approach to live musical entertainment at the games. The IOC took a hardline stance...
Studying Classical Guitar at Univeristy in the United States – Is it worth it?
Studying Classical Guitar at Univeristy in the United States – Is it worth it? by Simon Powis For the majority of classical guitarists, income derived from performances and CD sales is far from sufficient...
Taking care of your classical guitar hands
Today I helped my friend move house. Boxes, couches, tables, chairs. Hand killers. There are so many occasions where I have either done something reluctantly or not at all because I was afraid of...
Profile of the week – Pavel Steidl
Pavel is a one of a kind and he is a spectacular guitarist. I have never seen anyone bring out so many nuances in the guitar and evoke such an emotional response from an...
Why so serious?
In a recent interview posted over at the Classical Guitar Blog, Michael Chapdelaine brings up some issues about the classical music genre. He talked about classical music being “so serious” and that it isn’t...
The top five topics that set off classical guitar flame wars on the internet
A ‘flame war’ for those of you who are unfamiliar, is a heated discussion that can easily devolve into childish mud-slinging. The anonymity of the internet has made flame wars all too common and...
The Best Classical Guitar?
Would you like to study classical guitar? Take lessons with one of the best online classical guitar courses available. Ask 100 different guitarists what they think is the best classical guitar and you will...
