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| FGH 0026: Interview with Peppino D'Agostino - Transcendant Guitarist and Composer | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:44:23 | |
Summary, Episode 26: A native of Italy, D’Agostino has made his considerable international mark as a musical artist on the guitar since he arrived in America 37 years ago. In 2017 Guitar Player listed him as one of the 50 transcendent superheroes of the acoustic guitar. The CD, “Every Step of The Way,” was awarded by Acoustic Guitar’s People’s Choice Awards with a Bronze medal for Best Acoustic Album of All Time. His signature Seagull acoustic guitar has been voted among the ten best signature guitars by Guitar Player magazine.
To date, Peppino has recorded 19 CD’s, performed in over thirty-seven countries at international festivals and concert halls. He has shared the stage with such greats as Leo Kottke, Sergio Assad, Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, Tommy Emmanuel, Martin Taylor, Roland Dyens, David Tanenbaum, and many more. Peppino's Social Links:
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| FGH-0025: Interview with Jon Gomm - Singer Songwriter and Fingerstyle Innovator | 19 Jan 2023 | 01:11:59 | |
Summary Episode 25: Jon Gomm is a singer songwriter considered to be one of the world’s true virtuoso guitarists possessing a unique style most elite musicians consider revolutionary. Jon was born and continues to live in the North of England. His songs are driven by his use of one acoustic guitar to create drum sounds, basslines and twisting melodies all at the same time with no external effects. The emphasis remains on his soulful vocals and songwriting with his original material influenced by everything from Robert Johnson to Radiohead. His live shows combine deeply personal performances allied with a natural wit, with a once seen, never forgotten two-handed guitar style, both physical and complex, producing sounds people can barely believe are coming from a humble acoustic guitar. Jon's Links: About the Podcast
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| FGH-0016: Interview with Andrea Valeri, The “Prince of the Acoustic Guitar” | 02 May 2019 | 01:02:35 | |
Andrea Valeri is defined as the “Prince of the Acoustic guitar” and is now a veteran of many of the biggest stages around the globe. He’s toured from Australia to New Zealand, from Russia to Canada, from Europe to the African continent. At eighteen Andrea was awarded the title of “Italian musical excellence.” He has already released 6 solo albums, the most recent Mediterraneo “(2016). Veteran Guitarists are calling him a rising “Star of the guitar world.” Just listen to his music to find out why… Show Notes: In this episode Andrea and I talk about his earliest musical inspirations, his current Euro Orchestra Project, his “Tuscany Guitar Camp” and more…enjoy! (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.)
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| FGH-0015: Interview with Stephan Bormann, Creative and Versatile World Traveler of Guitar | 02 Apr 2019 | 01:00:37 | |
Stephan Bormann is a guitarist with extreme openness and versatility. With a strong foundation in jazz, he adds creative fun and unique sounds to the music that he plays and helps shape projects with his individual style. His love of the music of America, Scandinavia, Africa, and Brazil make him a world traveler on the guitar, versatile in many styles and familiar with the various facets of the instrument. He’s the author of the well-loved definitive guitar arranging bible entitled “Solo Guitar Book” and teaching guitar at the Hochschule für Musik in Dresden since 1994, where he is a professor of guitar jazz, rock, and pop. Show Notes: In this episode Stephan and I talk about his musical roots in Communist (DDR) East Germany, his book “Solo Guitar Book”, his 16 string resonator guitar, and more….enjoy! (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.)
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| FGH-0014: Interview with Petteri Sariola, Virtuoso Percussive Guitarist & Singer Songwriter | 22 Dec 2018 | 01:18:54 | |
Petteri Sariola (1984) is a fingerstyle virtuoso and a singer/songwriter from Helsinki, Finland. He’s known for his fierce live performances, beautiful songwriting and percussive approach on the acoustic guitar. Petteri has opened concerts for Tori Amos (USA), Andy McKee (USA) and Rodrigo Y Gabriela (MEX), to name a few. His brand new solo album “Resolution” has received raving reviews and it concludes a 10 year project of creating a trilogy of albums containing original compositions. Show Notes: In this episode Petteri Sariola and I chat about his influences, classical studies, gear, the “meaning of song” and more…enjoy! (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.)
About the Podcast Ask me a question for the podcast Q & A episodes HERE - adamrafferty.com/ask Learn my solo arrangements and get private video guitar coaching & feedback from me studywithadam.com Like, join friend us on the Facebook podcast page https://www.facebook.com/fingerstyleguitarhangout/ Find the podcast online at http://www.adamrafferty.com/podcast and also at http://fingerstyleguitarhangout.com/
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| FGH-0013: Interview with Joscho Stephan – Gypsy Jazz Guitar Virtuoso | 29 Nov 2018 | 01:16:35 | |
His roots lie in Gypsy Swing music, the style pioneered in the 1930s by the legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Joscho Stephan has not merely absorbed this music, but also interprets it on the highest level and is actively engaged in extending its boundaries. He has toured Australia with top guitarists Martin Taylor and Tommy Emmanuel and has performed with his own bands (trio to quintett) on numerous important European festivals (among others in Slovenia, Italy, France, Poland and the UK) and of course on all the important Django Reinhardt Festivals His debut album was named CD of the month by American Guitar Player magazine in July 2000. In May 2004 Acoustic Guitar magazine wrote that Joscho Stephan represented the future of the Gypsy jazz guitar tradition.
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About the Podcast Ask me a question for the podcast Q & A episodes HERE - adamrafferty.com/ask Learn my solo arrangements and get private video guitar coaching & feedback from me studywithadam.com Like, join friend us on the Facebook podcast page https://www.facebook.com/fingerstyleguitarhangout/ Find the podcast online at http://www.adamrafferty.com/podcast and also at http://fingerstyleguitarhangout.com/
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| FGH-0012: Interview with Ulli Bögershausen - Expressive & Elegant Composer, Arranger and Guitarist | 28 Oct 2018 | 01:14:52 | |
Steeped in the tradition of the folk guitar, but constantly refined by his classical studies, Ulli Bögershausen’s playing continues to leave audiences with the best of both worlds. His playing has been called “breathtaking in its intertwined harmonies and its unfailing timing.” His performances have been considered “as if from a fairy tale”, and his albums have been regarded as models of “sensitive string wizardry” and of “guitar music for the 21st century”. Besides touring and recording, Ulli is well known for his 16 guitar books. His collections of arrangements of famous pop songs are entitled “Personal Favorites” and “More Personal Favorites.” They continually around the world and help thousands of guitar players build their repertoire.
In this episode Ulli and I chat about his classical guitar influence, technique, how he arranges, current projects, and how he is currently “hacking” Spotify 🙂.
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About the Podcast Ask me a question for the podcast Q & A episodes HERE - adamrafferty.com/ask Learn my solo arrangements and get private video guitar coaching & feedback from me studywithadam.com Like, join friend us on the Facebook podcast page https://www.facebook.com/fingerstyleguitarhangout/ Find the podcast online at http://www.adamrafferty.com/podcast and also at http://fingerstyleguitarhangout.com/
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| FGH-0011: Interview with Emil Ernebro - Country, Jazz, & Fingerstyle Guitar Powerhouse from Sweden | 16 Oct 2018 | 01:04:32 | |
Emil Ernebro is one of the leading fingerstyle guitar players today - offering a virtuosic blend of country, jazz and fingerstyle guitar. In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, we chat about his early influences, current projects, his online teaching projects and his new duo EP “The Strawberry Sessions.” Show Notes:In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, we chat about his early influences, current projects, his online teaching (Time stamps is for audio version of the podcast.)
About the Podcast Find the podcast online at http://www.adamrafferty.com/podcast and also at http://fingerstyleguitarhangout.com/
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| FGH-0010: Interview with Sönke Meinen - Guitarist, Composer and Winner of the 2016 "Guitar Masters" Competition | 11 Oct 2018 | 01:01:01 | |
Interview with Sönke Meinen – Guitarist, Composer and Winner of the 2016 “Guitar Masters” Competition Sönke Meinen is one of the new masters of the guitar. His technical prowess and poetic compositions leave listeners spellbound and guitarists asking “how does he do it? Show Notes:In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Sönke discusses his studies, his custom guitar by Christina Kobler, his creative process and more.
About the Podcast Find the podcast online at http://www.adamrafferty.com/podcast and also at http://fingerstyleguitarhangout.com/
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| FGH-0009: How can you deal with feeling nervous when playing solo fingerstyle guitar onstage? | 11 Sep 2018 | 00:35:24 | |
In this listener Q & A episode, my guitar student Frank asks about how to stay calm and overcome nervousness and panic while performing solo guitar on stage. I share my 15 best tips for staying calm, focused and relaxed. 1 – 7: “Practical” points. These points address preparation as opposed to dealing with the actual feeling of panic in the moment. 8 – 15: “Mental Game” points. These address how to deal with the moments onstage when the critical, negative voice enters, your heart starts beating and maybe even hands shake. Plus 2 in the moment additional tips actually make it 17 tips. 🙂 Enjoy! Show Notes: 0:57 The question about nerves and perfoemance – in Franks own words. About the Podcast Find the podcast online at http://www.adamrafferty.com/podcast and also at http://fingerstyleguitarhangout.com/
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| FGH-0008: Interview with Robin Bullock - Celtic Guitar, Mandolin, Cittern and More... | 30 Aug 2018 | 01:10:16 | |
Hailed as a “Celtic Guitar God” by Baltimore City Paper and “one of the best folk instrumentalists in the business” by Sing Out! Magazine, Robin Bullock is one of the preeminent acoustic music masters of our time. His virtuosity on guitar, cittern and mandolin blends the ancient melodies of the Celtic lands, their vigorous American descendants, and the masterworks of the Baroque and Renaissance eras into one powerful musical vision. Show Notes:In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Robin Bullock and I chat about: 2:44 Robin describes how he came to Celtic via Bluegrass.
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| FGH-0007: Interview with Guitarist Mike Dowling - American Roots, Bottleneck Blues, Ragtime and More... | 09 Aug 2018 | 01:08:47 | |
FGH-0007: Interview with Guitarist Mike Dowling - American Roots, Bottleneck Blues, Ragtime and More... Mike Dowling plays bottleneck blues guitar, fingerstyle, vintage swing, ragtime, and more with grace wit and dexterity. Mike digs deep into the musical bag of American roots guitar, favoring the melodic Piedmont style of acoustic blues masters like Mississippi John Hurt and slide great Tampa Red. He played guitar in Vassar's Clements first touring band and can be heard on his Grammy-nominated "Nashville Jam". Clements called him simply, "One of the finest guitarists there is, anywhere.” Website: http://www.mikedowling.com/ His Latest CD is called “Tracks”
Show Notes: 2:15 Kicking off camp with a lost guitar due to airline travel.
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| FGH-0024: Interview with First Rate German Acoustic Guitarist Thomas Fellow | 19 Jan 2023 | 01:20:29 | |
Summary, Episode 24: Thomas Fellow is a musician with an almost inexhaustible supply of innovative energy. He is a first rate acoustic guitarist,a stunning virtuoso and is considered one of the best musical collaborators in the guitar world. His name is associated with the development of the pioneering education program called the "Acoustic Guitar (concert music, world music, jazz, and pop)"at the “University of Music Dresden” (Germany). He's the the artistic director of the "European Guitar Award" and he is also known for authoring the comprehensive book entitled the "FELLOW GUITAR BOOK" - which focuses on the guitars role as an accompanying instrument. 35 years after his first full-length concert (at the age of 17) he has performed over 3000 concerts in more than 30 countries. About the Podcast
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| FGH-0006: Interview with legendary percussive guitar innovator Preston Reed | 06 Aug 2018 | 00:50:16 | |
One of the most influential and innovative guitarists of the past quarter century, Preston Reed invented integrated percussive guitar playing in the late 1980's, revolutionising the way the acoustic guitar is played and inspiring generations of musicians around the world ever since. Employing multi-voiced grooves, polyrhythmic percussion and story-telling compositions, Reed's visionary approach fully exploits the breathtaking orchestral potential of the acoustic guitar. Show Notes: In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Preston Reed and I chat about: 3:56 How he developed his unique style in the 1980’s. Visit Preston Reed’s Website at http://www.prestonreed.com About the Podcast
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| FGH-0005: Interview With Bill Cooley - One of Nashville's Most Respected Sidemen and Guitarist for Kathy Mattea | 01 Jul 2018 | 01:02:24 | |
Bill Cooley has been called "one of Nashville's most respected sidemen" by Guitar Player Magazine. He has toured and recorded with Kathy Mattea for over 28 years. Bill has also toured with Merle Haggard, Reba McEntire, and Alan Jackson to name a few. Bill has released his fourth CD, "In Search of Home," a solo guitar album that made the Editor's List for Best Music of 2016 in Premier Guitar Magazine.
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In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Bill Cooley and I chat about:
His guitar teachers and the meaning they had in his life. His new CD "In Search of Home" and his recording process * staying relaxed in the studio. Bill tells about his sideman experience in Nashville starting in 1985. His 28 year artistic relationship with Kathy Mattea. The creative process they use to stay fresh and alert. Bill's musical priority - conveying emotion. His guitar technique & right hand concepts. Bill talks about giving clinics at Berklee College of Music with Kathy Mattea. What would Bill tell students to do? Find out... Closing track - title track from new cd "In Search of Home"
Ask me a question for the podcast Q & A episodes HERE - http://www.adamrafferty.com/ask Learn my solo arrangements and get private video guitar coaching & feedback from me http://studywithadam.com
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| FGH-0004: Interview With Al Petteway - Grammy & Indie Award Winning Fingerstyle Guitarist and Composer | 28 Jun 2018 | 01:12:03 | |
Al Petteway is a Grammy & Indie Award Winner, best known for his lyrical and powerful fingerstyle acoustic guitar playing heard on dozens of recordings, instructional videos, and film soundtracks, including several PBS documentaries by Ken Burns, most notably the Emmy-winning film “The National Parks-America’s Best idea.” Al’s compositions are strongly influenced by the Celtic, Folk, Rock and Blues styles he has performed in the studio and on stage with many of the best-known artists in those genres.
His wide array musical influences starting with Chet Atkins and the Beatles. His upright bass studies in college, and how it influences his guitar playing. His approach to solo guitar arranging, separation of parts, and technique. His appreciation for melodic bass players like Jaco Pastorius and Paul McCartney. The story behind his new CD, "The Collectors Passion", recorded on just an iPad and an inexpensive Roland interface. His experiences of playing with other musicians who pushed him to new heights. Thoughts on recording sessions, relaxation, mindset and spontaneity. His personal journey with aging, arthritis and continuing playing. Al's personal top 3 take-away tips for guitarists who want to improve dramatically. You can find Al Petteway's Website online at http://www.alandamy.com/al.html Ask me a question for the podcast Q & A episodes HERE - adamrafferty.com/ask Learn my solo arrangements and get private video guitar coaching & feedback from me studywithadam.com | |||
| FGH-0003: Interview With Tony McManus - Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar Master | 26 Jun 2018 | 00:58:04 | |
Tony McManus has come to be recognized throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music. In Tony’s hands the complex ornamentation normally associated with fiddles and pipes are accurately transferred to guitar in a way that preserves the integrity and emotional impact of the music. In this episode Tony tells us what Celtic music is, his influences & background plus he demonstrates techniques on the guitar live for us. 4:53 Tony tells us what Celtic music is, where it’ from & describes the spirit behind it. 10:00 Tony plays his arrangement a popular Irish tune from the band “Planxty” – demonstrates scales in DADGAD tuning. 12:16 Tony shows fiddle ornamentation with the left hand. 13:05 Tony adds a bassline to the “Planxty” arrangement. 14:00 I ask Tony to play we reminice about meeting at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society in Nashville. 15:55 Tony talks about & demonstrates a piece with deft hammer ons – “Sandizan” by Soïg Siberil . 22:39 Similarities of ornamentation in middle eastern music to Irish music. 23:45 Teaching advanced students – getting them out of their comfort zone. 24:39 Demonstration of a piece in 9/8 time. 27:03 Tony admits limitations and likes the challenges. 27:23 Tony describes Beppe Gambetta’s guitar festival and how he began his explorations of Bach. 35:48 Fingernails & Technique – Tony uses nails like flatpicks. 37:39 Tony’s duo with Julia Koaspern. 38:50 Tony unveils a mini Mike Greenfield Guitar. 40:11 I ask Tony – what things should guitarists do differently? 43:07 Tony talks about Pat Metheny’s unexpected pick thickness. 44:40 Tony’s talks about his CD “Mysterious Boundaries” and upcoming CD projects. 50:00 Does Tony play other styles or instruments? 51:21 Parting thoughts – his wonder with music around the world & different cultures. Links:You can find Tony’s website online at http://www.tonymcmanus.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyMcManusMusic/ Ask me a question for the podcast Q & A episodes HERE – adamrafferty.com/ask Learn my solo arrangements and get private video guitar coaching & feedback from me studywithadam.com
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| FGH-0002: How do you maintain a repertoire of several fingerstyle guitar pieces and also learn new tunes, arrangements and concepts? | 13 Jul 2017 | 00:17:59 | |
In this episode we have student Q & A. Ben from Virginia asks… “How do you maintain a repertoire of several fingerstyle guitar pieces and also learn new tunes, arrangements and concepts?”
(2:52) Consider finding a small background music gig – coffee shop maybe? Links: Ask me a question for the podcast HERE – adamrafferty.com/ask Improve your guitar playing - get personal guitar coaching from me and learn my solo arrangements step-by-step at studywithadam.com
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| FGH-0001: How will practicing triplet based rhythms like 6/8 make my straight 4/4 time better? | 11 Jul 2017 | 00:14:39 | |
In this very first episode we have student Q & A. Gary from New Zealand asks… “How will practicing triplet based rhythms like 6/8 make my straight 4/4 time better for fingerstyle guitar?”
One of the most important aspects of guitar playing is rhythm. Many players struggle with groove, so here are some ideas for you. Items mentioned in this podcast:In this particular episode you will learn:
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| FGH-0023: Interview with Muriel Anderson - Multi-Dimensional Fingerstyle Champion | 01 Mar 2022 | 01:01:13 | |
Summary, Episode 23: Muriel Anderson is one of the more multi-dimensional guitarists on the scene today. She plays primarily nylon string but also plays a 20-string harp guitar in her concerts, frequently accompanied by a backdrop of visuals by photo-artist Bryan Allen. Her current program includes a virtual re-enactment of the solar eclipse, with music and images from around the world. She is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT and She is currently working on a music and cookbook project, and is dedicating this year to working more on behalf of the charity she founded, The Music for Life Alliance, to support music education for kids. Muriels’s Links:
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| FGH-0022: Interview with Billy McLaughlin - His Historic Comeback | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:09:47 | |
Summary, Episode 21: For twenty years, Billy McLaughlin astounded audiences around the world with his complex and rhythmic music. At the height of his international recording and touring career, Billy was diagnosed with Focal Dystonia, a mysterious and yet-to-be-cured neuromuscular disorder that rendered him unable to play his own music. Despite every effort to combat his condition, soon Billy’s career was over.But the long deafening silence was broken when Billy began a historic comeback. Billy’s Links:
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| FGH-0021: Interview with English Fingerstyle Guitarist Richard Smith | 18 Jan 2021 | 01:34:25 | |
Summary, Episode 21: Richard started playing the guitar at age 5 and has never looked back. Focusing early on with the fingerstyle guitar of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, he began transcribing classical music, Jazz, the gypsy style of Django Reinhardt, bluegrass, ragtime and the blues to Sousa marches. Now he is a seasoned performer with thousands of performances worldwide to his credit. Richard has performed in five continents - North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia solo and alongside Tommy Emmanuel, Eric Clapton, Albert Lee, Dave Peacock, Martin Taylor, Brent Mason, Gary Brooker, Stuart Duncan, Bryan Sutton, Joe Brown, Ralph McTell and many others. Richard’s Links:https://richardsmithmusic.com/ Richard on Facebook Richard on Youtube About the Podcast
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| FGH-0020: Interview with Don Alder - Fingerstyle Champion, Composer and Vocalist | 22 Jul 2020 | 01:08:24 | |
Summary, Episode 20: Don Alder plays acoustic fingerstyle guitar with a passion that has quickly earned him a reputation as Vancouver’s “best kept little secret”. Don is a world-class fingerstyle guitarist with a “wow factor” that has let to multiple endorsement deals with major manufacturers and a collaboration with Greenfield guitars to produce a signature acoustic guitar- the “Don Alder G4” model. Don currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His unique style of playing incorporates fingerpicking with simultaneous percussion on the soundboard to create a wall of sound. He is often referred to as sounding like a four piece band. Don’s music is his own unique weave of deeply textured melody and story. Lyrical and compelling, his original songs are notes of exploration – some passionate and haunting, some hard-driven, others light and teasing. In quiet pieces or pushing right to the edge, Don’s phenomenal fingerstyle playing and rich voice captivate. “Alder can make a single instrument sound like a 4 piece band. The Guy’s like the acoustic Hendrix”. Picque News Magazine”“Don is Canada’s secret fingerstyle weapon – it’s only a matter of time until everyone discovers this world class player. I am honored to have Don endorsing my guitars.” World Class Luthier, Michael Greenfield (Timestamps are for audio version of the podcast.)
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| FGH-0019: Interview with Don Ross - 2 time National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion & Composer | 20 Nov 2019 | 00:57:16 | |
Summary, Episode 19: In 1988, Don became the first Canadian to win the U.S. National Fingerpick Guitar Championship. He won again in 1996, still the only two-time winner of the competition. Don has toured regularly since 1989, across Canada, the USA, a dozen European countries, Japan, Taiwan, China, Australia, Russia and India. He has played live and on recording with U.S. guitarist Andy McKee, Canadian singer/guitarist Brooke Miller, Canadian guitarist Calum Graham, & Toronto bassist Jordan O’Connor. Don composes scores for television, radio and film, and does production and recording engineering for a variety of other musicians. He’s released numerous CDs and DVDs for the Candy Rat Record label, including his new album, A Million Brazilian Civilians, on CD and see-through orange vinyl.
2:49 Welcome Don!
Don’s Links: Don’s band project is called “Don Ross – Louder Than Usual”
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| FGH-0018: Interview with Jazz and Country Master Guitarist Jim Nichols | 10 Sep 2019 | 01:09:46 | |
Jim Nichols has an unusual approach to the guitar - he uses a thumb pick and fingers to play everything from Chet Atkins style to modern jazz. He served as master instructor for the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Workshops, Stanford Jazz Workshops and held clinics on both jazz and Atkins style for the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society national convention in Nashville. Jim's solo CD, "Jazz and Country" was chosen by Guitar Player Magazine as a "pick of the year" for '96 and in 2001, he was featured in Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine and Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Show Notes: In this episode, Jim and I talk about how he started playing guitar, his inspirations, and his approach to blending Chet Atkins fingerstyle and jazz guitar. (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.)
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| FGH-0017: Interview with Australian Guitar Virtuoso Michael Fix | 17 Jun 2019 | 01:14:04 | |
Over the past 25 years, Michael Fix has released fifteen albums, together with several DVD’s, songbooks, singles and EPs, tours internationally each year, and has established himself as one of Australia’s finest guitarists and composers, writing evocative music for television, film and documentaries. He’s won numerous awards for his music, and is a Maton guitar endorsee (with his own signature model guitar), his guitar workshops are in high demand all over Australia and internationally. As a record producer working from his own studio in Brisbane, he is in great demand. He’s toured and recorded with a diverse range of artists, and regularly appears at festivals and concerts throughout the world.
Show Notes: In this episode Michael and I talk about his philosophy, his approach to guitar, technique, stage sound and more. (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.)
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