CGC 101: Playing Positions

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   30 Aug 2021 · 20 min

   The Changing Digital Landscape of Classical Guitar

   If there is one constant in life, it is change. In the past 18 months with the appearance of Covid 19 we have seen an inflection point in the classical guitar world that may have altered how our musical ecosystem functions. Our world has gone digital, much more than ever before. In this episode we ... Read more The post The Changing Digital Landscape of Classical Guitar appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

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   31 Jan 2021 · 22 min

   CGC 105 : Sor Study in Bminor – Singing and Playing the Melody

   This famous study by Fernando Sor gives us the the challenge of separating melody from harmony and bass while all being bundled up into continuous eighth notes. One of the most powerful techniques you can use to clarify the melodic part is to isolate the melody, play it separately and even sing the melody too. ... Read more The post CGC 105 : Sor Study in Bminor – Singing and Playing the Melody appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

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   E104 · 22 Dec 2020 · 34 min

   CGC 104 : CGC’s 10-Year Anniversary!

   In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon tells the story of Classical Guitar Corner in celebration of this, our 10-year anniversary! There have been lots of twists and turns along the way but we couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing community that Simon brought together, from an attic no less, 10 ... Read more The post CGC 104 : CGC’s 10-Year Anniversary! appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

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   28 Sep 2020 · 47 min

   CGC 103 : Uroš Barič

   Uroš Barič’s conversation with Simon Powis connects the work of a guitarist with the work of a recording producer. Study, listening, recording experiments and collaboration all contribute to the sound a musician learns to recognise and create. The interview also explores the Virtual Guitar Orchestra and the experience of bringing separately recorded performances into a ... Read more The post CGC 103 : Uroš Barič appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

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   13 Sep 2020 · 17 min

   CGC 102: Three Types of Learning

   Knowing what to do, being able to do it, and making it part of your everyday practice are different challenges. In this episode, Simon offers a way to distinguish them—and to understand why progress can feel slower as your playing develops. CGC Podcast 102 · approximately 17 minutes · recorded in September 2020. Show notes ... Read more The post CGC 102: Three Types of Learning appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

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   E100 · 16 Aug 2020 · 48 min

   CGC 100 : David Russell

   How does David Russell learn a new piece, prepare it for an audience and keep his enthusiasm through difficult practice? This episode captures his answers to students at Yale University’s Guitar Extravaganza, with questions introduced by Simon Powis. Benjamin Verdery hosted the event; the recording is a public question-and-answer session rather than a studio interview. ... Read more The post CGC 100 : David Russell appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

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   19 Jul 2020 · 22 min

   CGC 099: Motivation

   Learning the classical guitar is a journey that takes time. You will find yourself encountering obstacles, feeling challenged, questioning your abilities, questioning your guide, and sometimes just wanting to put the instrument down. You are not alone in any of these feelings. Accepting that there will inevitably be dips, frustrations, and plateaus, that appear along ... Read more The post CGC 099: Motivation appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

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   E98 · 1 Jul 2020 · 52 min

   CGC 098 : Nicoletta Todesco

   Nicoletta Todesco shares the path from a small music school in northern Italy to conservatory study, musicology and Yale. The conversation with Simon Powis also explores how she developed as a teacher and found room for singing within her classical-guitar performances. The recording opens with Simon’s separate reflections on inclusion and representation in the guitar ... Read more The post CGC 098 : Nicoletta Todesco appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

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   E97 · 16 May 2020 · 40 min

   CGC 097 : Stephanie Jones

   Stephanie Jones joins Simon Powis to discuss her album Open Sky, her education in Australia and Germany, and the performances that introduced her playing to listeners online. Originally recorded as a livestream, the interview includes musical excerpts as well as conversation. A recurring theme is the value of a varied musical education. Classical guitar, saxophone, ... Read more The post CGC 097 : Stephanie Jones appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .

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    15 Mar 2020 · 42 min

    CGC 096: Harp and Guitar with Emily Levin and Colin Davin

    Harpist Emily Levin and guitarist Colin Davin join Simon Powis to explore the sound of their duo. Musical excerpts demonstrate how two plucked instruments can remain distinct, blend into a larger texture and take over one another’s roles. The discussion is an introduction to the harp for guitarists as well as a conversation about arranging. ... Read more The post CGC 096: Harp and Guitar with Emily Levin and Colin Davin appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner .