In this first in a series of composer showcase articles we'll look at Emilia Giuliani. Emilia Giuliani-Guglielmi was a composer, guitarist, and a daughter of the great Mauro Giuliani. Looking for Emilia Giuliani sheet [...]
Historically speaking, the classical guitar is a rather new instrument. The guitar has a rich family history. There are many early guitar cousins, so to speak, that preceded the six-stringed instrument we all know [...]
Warming up is very different from a Practice Routine. (Go here for recommendations on how to build a practice routine.) When we warm up we're just trying to warm up our hands and arms [...]
Chunking in your guitar practice is really quite simple in principle. Take something large and unmanageable and break it up into smaller, more manageable chunks. The obvious analogy that comes to mind is your [...]
Matteo Carcassi's 25 Etudes for classical guitar are some of the most important studies written for the guitar. They provide a technical foundation for the intermediate to advanced player. In that sense they are [...]
What tempo should I play this piece in? This is an all-too common question we receive from members at CGC Academy, especially when it's time for Grade Exam Submissions. The answer is almost always: [...]
