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Thoughts On Releasing Your First EP
I finally did it. After 12 years, I finally got my act together. I released some of the original music that has been collecting dust in the corner of the closet. Yep, it took 12 years to release 12 minutes of music presented in 5 songs. Why did it take that long? Let me share with you a few thoughts.
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How to Add 48 Pieces to Repertoire
If you are a musician then you know the importance of keeping a maintaining your repertoire. Undoubtedly, being able to pull a piece out of memory at a moment’s notice is a great skill to have. Moreover, you can amuse and impress your friends and family with short recitals. Then they will ask you to play Wonderwall or whatever the worldwide music machine says is cool this week. But I digress.
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It’s All About (The) Composing
I was interviewed for a “Meet the Composer” session for the December CCG Winter Festival. The following video is the interview. After that, the text transcript is below that. And below that is Daniel playing one of my compositions, “Last Flight Out.”
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A Look at Carulli’s Opus 241 No. 1
Carulli’s Op. 241 No. 1 is a simple waltz written in C major. The original scan says that it is written in 6/8, however it looks more like 3/8. The piece is in Ternary form. Basically, it has three sections. An “A” section that contains two sections (an “a” and “b”). Each section repeats.
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How To File Classical Guitar Nails
When learning to play the classical guitar, you will be taught to grow the nails on your plucking hand. This is taught in the early stages of learning.
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Matteo Carcassi’s Opus 59
Matteo Carcassi’s Opus 59, Fifty Progressive Pieces, is from his guitar method originally printed and became famous in 1836.
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Playing Guitar for the Love of God
Should You Take Classical Guitar Lessons? An article on entering the world of classical guitar.
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Quick Tip: 10 Minute Short Practice
Got up late or have plans tonight and you don’t have time to practice guitar. Here’s a way to practice even when our day is jammed packed.
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The Secret of the Metronome
The dreaded, the feared, the despised: The Metronome. I’ve not met a musician who hasn’t loathed the thing. However, it is the very thing that makes you good.
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Try These Tips To Complete Projects
Have you ever felt like completing projects is your nemesis? I don’t know how many projects I have laying around the house.