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FGH 0026: Interview with Peppino D'Agostino - Transcendant Guitarist and Composer
Season 1 · Episode 26
Thursday, January 19, 2023 • Duration 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.
FGH-0025: Interview with Jon Gomm - Singer Songwriter and Fingerstyle Innovator
Season 1 · Episode 25
Thursday, January 19, 2023 • Duration 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.
FGH-0016: Interview with Andrea Valeri, The “Prince of the Acoustic Guitar”
Season 1 · Episode 16
Thursday, May 2, 2019 • Duration 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.)
3:13 Guitar was a happy accident
4:05 Andrea’s “missing finger”
5:11 How he got inspiration from TV show themes
7:27 Influences: Mark Knopfler, Paco De Lucia, Tommy Emmanuel & Michael Fix
14:09 His Euro Orchestra Project
17:07 New CD with Orchestra
21:00 How Andrea comes up with musical ideas
23:30 His musical dedication to Nicolas Tesla
28:53 Listen to Andrea play “With my Fathers Eyes” from his CD “Mediterraneo”
32:22 Andrea’s “Tuscany Guitar Camp”
45:56 His film music writing projects
47:10 Other hobbies & interests – archaeology, history, geology, Ancient Greece
FGH-0015: Interview with Stephan Bormann, Creative and Versatile World Traveler of Guitar
Season 1 · Episode 15
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 • Duration 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.)
3:17 Stephan’s musical beginnings in Communist Germany (DDR)
5:50 Buying records in Germany behind the wall
13:04 Stephan’s inspiration to play guitar
15:29 His jazz guitar influence
16:40 The inspiration of “Friday Night in San Fransisco”
18:33 Stephan’s “Aliquot” resonator 18 string guitar by Oliver Klaproth
22:52 Music Track “Elevation Of Love by Esbjörn Svensson”
26:19 Different guitars for different sounds
28:24 Going deep into the musical moment
31:42 Meeting his musical soulmates
36:36 His longtime projects – duo with Thomas Fellow and a duo with Cristin Class
40:00 The teaching philosohy at the Musik Hochshule in Dresden
43:37 Discovering and supporting the special talents of students
45:58 His best musical advice
46:54 About his “Solo Guitar Book”
55:22 Music Track “Don’t Give Up” – 10 String Orchestra
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.
Sariola has been awarded with Nokia Young Talent scholarship, Honorary Prize in the Helsinki Funk Awards and been on the cover “Frets” (USA) and twice on the cover of Akustik Gitarre (DE), the biggest acoustic guitar magazine of Europe.
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.)
3:43 Petteri talks about his inspiration & influences – Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, Green Day & Living Color
5:05 Early on – seeing his mom on stage
6:00 His 10 years of classical studies, how it shaped him
8:07 Benefits of classical study, what it’s good for and what it’s not
15:56 His vital musical relationship with his brother
16:45 Indian solfeggio & African percussion studies
23:58 Music Track “The Clockwork”
27:00 His bands – “The Northern Governors” & “Dead Sirius 3000”
28:52 I ask Petteri about his playing approach & equipment
30:30 Network Connection Breakdown – Sorry!
30:55 New network connection – playing technique & live sound
31:29 Petteris concept regarding “the 80 possible movements” of the hands
33:45 His live sound
37:34 Using several pickups & his pedalboard & mixer
39:52 His mixer QSC Touch mix 16
43:20 Currently learning jazz chops & electronic music hip hop & techno
Petteri’s Links:
FGH-0013: Interview with Joscho Stephan – Gypsy Jazz Guitar Virtuoso
Season 1 · Episode 13
Thursday, November 29, 2018 • Duration 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.
Show Notes:
In this episode Joscho and I chat about his early influences, current projects, guitars, picks, his online Gypsy Jazz Academy, keeping the “fire” in creativity and more…enjoy!
(Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.)
2:11 Welcome Joscho!
3:20 His interest in different styles & his fathers influence
16:12 Joscho gives me (and us) a lesson on 6th chords
21:00 I ask Joscho use the left hand pinky…or just 3 fingers, and why?
27:52 Picks – what’s best for Gypsy Jazz Guitar?
30:28 Joscho talks about his Juergen Volkert D Hole guitar
33:09 His latest direct to disc (as in vinyl) recording
36:10 How the audience’s presence affects the bands sound
37:50 MUSIC TRACK – Joscho, Tommy Emmanuel & his band play “Blues for Tommy”
41:08 Joscho’s “other” playing styles
FGH-0012: Interview with Ulli Bögershausen - Expressive & Elegant Composer, Arranger and Guitarist
Season 1 · Episode 12
Sunday, October 28, 2018 • Duration 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.
Show Notes:
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 🙂.
2:11 Welcome Ulli!
4:48 Ulli’s earliest musical inspiration – the Beatles
7:08 Ulli’s current inspirations & his Celtic explorations
7:58 Why he’s leaning away from pop tunes and heading to lullabies & Celtic music
14:46 Ulli’s technique concepts based in classical studies
17:45 His step by step approach to creating arrangements
20:20 Challenges of barre chords vs open strings
22:50 We discuss cross string melodies for flow to keep the
guitar ringing.
25:29 Music – Ulli plays “In A Constant State of Flux”
28:30 Ulli’s approach to “hacking” Spotify through understanding
the algorithms
35:47 Ulli’s new book and why the lessons are on Youtube – for free
37:00 What’s in his new book?
39:06 Ulli’s home based daily workshops.
40:21 His history as a jazz record producer in the 1980’s
45:15 Ulli’s experience in a band playing electric guitar
46:44 Does Ulli have any other hobbies or interests? Find out…
FGH-0011: Interview with Emil Ernebro - Country, Jazz, & Fingerstyle Guitar Powerhouse from Sweden
Season 1 · Episode 11
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 • Duration 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 projects and his new duo EP “The Strawberry Sessions.”
(Time stamps is for audio version of the podcast.)
2:23 Welcome Emil!
3:30 Emil’s earliest inspirations & lessons
5:22 His Rock & Blues Influence
7:02 Playing with bands as a teenager
8:11 The Steve Morse & Influence
15:04 Emil’s experience with classical guitar
16:46 Discovering Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel
18:26 How his teacher recommended “Musician’s Institute” in Hollywood, CA
21:25 Emil asks me about my college experience and interviews me
27:33 Emil talks about his duo project
30:52 Music track from the “Strawberry Sessions” EP called “Blues for Georg”
33:54 About his duo with a harmonica player Philip
34:17 Duo with wife & vocalist Zandra and how they got invited to Nashville
35:55 Zandra’s reaction to great fingerstyle guitar players
FGH-0010: Interview with Sönke Meinen - Guitarist, Composer and Winner of the 2016 "Guitar Masters" Competition
Season 1 · Episode 10
Thursday, October 11, 2018 • Duration 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.
39:05 Other music – his swing band experience with Phillip Weichert / Baroque playing
41:03 Sönke’s #1 musical goal
44:53 What music Sönke is listening to these days?
46:50 Sönke takes issue with typical “Youtuber Guitarists”
50:36 Upcoming tour dates in China, Germany, Austria
54:53 Music Track: The Breeze and The Curtain (Duo with Bjarke Falgran, Violin)
Sönke’s Links:
Website:
FGH-0009: How can you deal with feeling nervous when playing solo fingerstyle guitar onstage?
Season 1 · Episode 9
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 • Duration 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. 3:29: Being happy and at peace with your tone. 5:26: Having your rhythm and groove feel good – before you start playing. 7:04: Learning the Sound of your pickup. 8:14: Be sure you are in “stage 4 learning”…your body knows the piece of music. 11:30: Importance of slow practice. I still practice my concert tunes slowly… 11:57: Learning the difference between practice environment & stage environment. 13:37: When you know what people hear, you can forgive yourself…what do they hear? Flow, groove & melody. 18:27: Nervousness is a displaced reptile brain reaction, as if you are going to die. 19:30: Using meditation to overcome the inner critic & beating yourself up. 21:34: Know and feel that the audience is there to suport you. 23:18: “Meta” things like groove and tone are more important than small mistakes. 24:16: Know your music theory…playing just fingerings will make you nervous. 25:43: Breathe on stage! Does wonders for the physiology. 26:16: Play light, if your touch is getting heavy. 20:20: Get backstage and warm up before you go on. 28:40: Keep smiling do not visibly dissaprove of yourself & a personal story… 31:02: Your opening song on stage should be “bulletproof”, something you can play with zero thinking.
