How to stop finger noise “squeaks” on guitar
Squeak, squeak, squeak. Finger noise, whether you like it or not is part of the guitar sound. How much or how little is present can be controlled by the player but it is [...]
Simon’s Performance challenge
If you are here then you must be on the mailing list, thank you for being a part of this site, I really appreciate you! So, have you taken the plunge? Are you in preparations? [...]
Guitar Down Under
I am down in Australia now, and the first performance I had was the same day I arrived from New York! I was a little concerned about being 'out of it' for the concert, especially [...]
Voice independence in the right hand
Steve wrote in from the newsletter and asked Question: I am working on Roland Dyens 20 Letters, letter #2. The melody is all stems down played with the thumb. Give me an exercise to train [...]
Scale Practice on the Classical Guitar
Scale practice on the classical guitar is probably the first thing that comes to mind when we think of practice and technical development. The idea that practicing scales makes you a better musician seems [...]