From the monthly archives:

March 2009

How To Choose a Music School

March 24, 2009

‘Tis the season when graduating seniors, high school and collegiate, begin to receive acceptance or rejection letters from colleges and universities. I recall from my own experience, this is perhaps that most nerve racking time. The waiting game is harsh on emotions causing both excitement and anxiety – mostly anxiety. I remember.
Musicians go [...]

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Coverage From SXSW

March 20, 2009

It is no secret that SXSW is happening in Austin, TX this week.  I have received a few requests to share some videos with readers, and I am all about supporting the indie revolution.  None are performances, but we shall see if those come…
Some of these groups aren’t completely my “thing,” but I have oddball [...]

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Harnessing the Power of Inspiration

March 18, 2009

I have yet to meet a musician that hasn’t been inspired by another musician in one capacity or another. My first experience with classical guitar was listening to a sound recording by Angel Romero. That single moment in my musical history had a profound impact on me. I was simply blown away by what [...]

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Music School Enrollment On The Rise?

March 11, 2009

Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune published an article describing how applications to enroll in music programs are on the rise throughout the region.
Applications are soaring at music schools across the country, often mirroring the overall rise in college enrollment but in many cases surpassing the interest in other disciplines. Never mind that the chances [...]

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Jason Vieaux: My Former Teacher and His New Bach Album

March 5, 2009

I have to admit that I am surprised at myself.  Since I started blog last May, I haven’t really talked much about classical guitar. Probably because I didn’t want this blog to focus on all things guitar.  Of course, I recognize that I may have neglected one of the major reasons I started writing about [...]

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