Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam Rafferty

Summary Episode 26: A native of Italy, D’Agostino has made his considerable international mark as a musical artist on the guitar since he arrived in America 37 years ago. In 2017 Guitar Player listed him as one of the 50 transcendent superheroes of the acoustic guitar. The CD, “Every Step of The Way,” was awarded by Acoustic Guitar’s People’s Choice Awards with a Bronze medal for Best Acoustic Album of All Time. His signature Seagull acoustic guitar has been voted among the ten best signature guitars by Guitar Player magazine. To date, Peppino has recorded 19 CD’s, performed in over thirty-seven countries at international festivals and concert halls. He has shared the stage with such greats as Leo Kottke, Sergio Assad, Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, Tommy Emmanuel, Martin Taylor, Roland Dyens, David Tanenbaum, and many more. https://vimeo.com/790739398 (Timestamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 00:25 Introducing Peppino D'Agostino * 1:49 Greetings! * 2:35 Peppino's early influences * 3:53 How he listened to Santana, John McLoughlin, John Renbourn, Leo Kottke & more... * 4:51 Peppino's unconventional musical education - learning without formal lessons * 5:42 How orchestras and bands drive his musical inspiration * 12:18 Peppino talks about his classical guitar approach to steel string guitar * 18:43 An adventure into recording a jazz rock / acoustic fusion album * 20:22 Learn about Adam & Peppino's "Sicily Guitar Retreat" September 11-15, 2023 (more info available at musicworldretreats.com) * 27:14 Peppino's 5 unexpected favorite albums of all time... * 31:28 What is Peppinoi practicing currently * 34:45 Peppino's final advice for guitarists Peppino's Links * Peppino's Website * Peppino's Guitar Workshops and Music World Retreats * Youtube * Facebook * Instagram * Twitter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn8V07VZLE4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RESPkp0IlcY Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!

Summary Episode 25: Jon Gomm is a singer songwriter considered to be one of the world’s true virtuoso guitarists possessing a unique style most elite musicians consider revolutionary. Jon was born and continues to live in the North of England. His songs are driven by his use of one acoustic guitar to create drum sounds, basslines and twisting melodies all at the same time with no external effects. The emphasis remains on his soulful vocals and songwriting with his original material influenced by everything from Robert Johnson to Radiohead. His live shows combine deeply personal performances allied with a natural wit, with a once seen, never forgotten two-handed guitar style, both physical and complex, producing sounds people can barely believe are coming from a humble acoustic guitar. https://vimeo.com/678255603 (Timestamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 00:25 Introducing Jon Gomm * 04:07 Jon recalls the gig with Adam * 05:18 Graceland by Paul Simon - one of Jon's earliest music inspirations * 07:00 The Jeff Beck Influence * 07:25 John describes his early frustration with electric * 19:09 Jon talks about playing covers * 20:51 Jon talks about the current pop music paradigm & asks should one compose? * 25:34 Musical Segment: Jon plays his own composition "Passionflower" * 32:20 Jon talks about his approach with unconventional tunings, techniques and percussion * 33:34 His excitement with novel techniques - slide, flamenco percussion * 34:13 Jon talks about the "Bukka White" style * 34:57 Jon talks about playing electric guitar in bands at 13 * 35:29 Jon discovers Laurence Juber and Michael * 41:31 Jon talks about gigging as a working country, metal and jazz player * 43:34 How Jon is currently connecting with music emotionally * 46:24 His new album which he describes as "quite emotionally intense" * 52:59 Jon talks about doing music arrangements * 1:02:46 Jon’s best advice for every guitar player! * 1:08:24 Jon's "last words" for the interview * 1:08:45 Ending credits & podcast contact info Jon's Links * Jon's Website * Jon's Youtube * Jon's Facebook * Jon's Instagram * Jon's Twitter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY7GnAq6Znw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcmecyoZgjo Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!

Summary Episode 24: Thomas Fellow is a musician with an almost inexhaustible supply of innovative energy. He is a first-rate acoustic guitarist, a stunning virtuoso, and is considered one of the best musical collaborators in the guitar world. His name is associated with the development of the pioneering education program called the "Acoustic Guitar (concert music, world music, jazz, and pop)" at the “University of Music Dresden” (Germany). He's the artistic director of the "European Guitar Award" and he is also known for authoring the comprehensive book entitled the "FELLOW GUITAR BOOK" - which focuses on the role of the guitar as an accompanying instrument. https://vimeo.com/790840166 35 years after his first full-length concert (at the age of 17) he has performed over 3000 concerts in more than 30 countries. Thomas' Links: * Thomas' Website https://www.thomasfellow.de/ * Youtube * Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlQJXk6mKN4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMuNQPN5sn0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPSZRGNSAro

Summary Episode 23: Muriel Anderson is one of the more multi-dimensional guitarists on the scene today. She plays primarily nylon string but also plays a 20-string harp guitar in her concerts, frequently accompanied by a backdrop of visuals by photo-artist Bryan Allen. Her current program includes a virtual re-enactment of the solar eclipse, with music and images from around the world. She is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT and is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship and has performed/recorded with Chet Atkins, Les Paul, and Victor Wooten among others. She is currently working on a music and cookbook project, and is dedicating this year to working more on behalf of the charity she founded, The Music for Life Alliance, to support music education for kids. Show Highlights * 01:35 Welcome Muriel!* 02:21 Muriel talks about her new project - A cookbook with music to go with each recipe* 04:32 Early Inspirations - Doc Watson, Muriel's Family and moving to Nashville* 11:45 More Influences. Paul Winter, Pat Metheny and studying classical music* 18:00 Muriel's Charity facility the "Music for Life Alliance"* 21:50 Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night* 26:02 Music - Muriel plays her composition "A Bakers Dozen"* 28:51 CD Projects - "Eclipse" and "Nightlight/Daylight"* 32:40 The Harp Guitar and travelling with it* 36:38 Muriel and Adam geek out about various types of guitars* 40:35 Online Teaching - truefire.com and picking techniques* 49:28 Murial talks about her future ideas - traveling to europe* 51:55 A Muriel Anderson Live Concert experience - Visual Concepts* 53:30 Muriel Shows the Visual Effekt on her physical CD "Nightlight/Daylight"* 54:19 Ending credits & podcast contact info* 57:09 Music - Muriel plays her composition "Nightlights" Muriel's LInks: * Website: https://murielanderson.com/* Muriel on Youtube* Muriel on Facebook* Muriel on Twitter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Hb-yYzaQc Muriel Anderson plays "A Bakers Dozen" Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!

Summary, Episode 22: For twenty years, Billy McLaughlin astounded audiences around the world with his complex and rhythmic music. At the height of his international recording and touring career, Billy was diagnosed with Focal Dystonia, a mysterious and yet-to-be-cured neuromuscular disorder that rendered him unable to play his own music. Despite every effort to combat his condition, soon Billy’s career was over.But the long deafening silence was broken when Billy began a historic comeback. He was doing the unthinkable – relearning his songs one note at a time with his opposite hand… https://vimeo.com/677291408 (Timestamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 01:30 Welcome Billy!* 02:37 Billy tells how he became a guitarplayer* 06:32 The First Guitar and the drummer is your best friend* 13:18 "Invisible Skills" - the beauty of the unflashy side of guitarplaying* 15:35 Billy's time in college and finding a good fitting teacher* 22:22 Focal dystonia - How it started to compromise Billys playing* 28:40 Starting to relearn the instrument with the other hand* 30:20 Music – Bill plays his composition “Back from the Brink”* 33:05 Billy talks about right and lefthand playing - and not praciticing too much* 39:01 Livesetup, Action, Effects and Equipment* 46:36 How amplifiers for acoustic guitar can rescue your expirience on stage* 54:37 Billy talks about his new project "The Church of the Lost Souls"* 57:00 Billy's advice for every guitarplayer!* 1:01:04 Ending credits & podcast contact info* 1:04:05 Bill plays his composition “Helms Place” Billy's Links: * Billy's Website: https://www.billymclaughlin.com/* Youtube* Facebook* Twitter* Instagram* Apple Music* Spotify https://youtu.be/yKbcPmmEmr4 Billy McLaughlin plays "Helm's Place" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al035bHF51Q Billy plays "Hold on To Forever" Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!

Summary, Episode 21: Richard started playing the guitar at age 5 and has never looked back. Focusing early on with the fingerstyle guitar of Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, he began transcribing classical music, Jazz, the gypsy style of Django Reinhardt, bluegrass, ragtime and the blues to Sousa marches. https://vimeo.com/501236690 Richard is a seasoned performer with thousands of performances worldwide to his credit - he's performed in five continents - North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia solo and alongside Tommy Emmanuel, Eric Clapton, Albert Lee, Dave Peacock, Martin Taylor, Brent Mason, Gary Brooker, Stuart Duncan, Bryan Sutton, Joe Brown, Ralph McTell and many others. (Timestamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 01:34 Welcome Richard!* 02:33 Richard talks about Networking and Booking* 07:43 Air Travelling with guitars - cases and backup guitars* 18:35 Youtube and the entertainer video* 20:24 CDs, t-shirts and packing lightly* 22:53 troublesome touring stories - "going commando" and the beatles* 26:53 Early influences of richard - Bert Weedon's Play in a Day book* 30:12 Learning songs correctly, listening more deeply and try to make your playing sound like the record * 37:50 Richard Smiths Version of Scott Joplins "The Entertainer"* 42:30 Having a musical homebase, your fist influence and how it affects everything you do - and the flexability of Antoine Boyer* 49:42 "The One Thing" The Importance of keeping focused on the thing that sets you apart from others, but also try out new things to srtech as a player* 59:07 The code of Spotify and how to get into playlists* 1:03:39 Music "The Streets of Laredo"* 1:06:36 The number one thing you would tell all young musicians to do differently - being honest with yourself and Big Jim Sullivan's advice* 1:16:57 The time, the tone and the groove - and the metronome* 1:24:15 How technique influences the phrasing and the pocket* 1:31:28 Ending credits & podcast contact info Richard's Links: * Richard's Website: https://richardsmithmusic.com/* Richard on Facebook* Richard on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Peh5zIoxaME Richard Smith plays "The Entertainer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41BB_56z5RM Richard Smith plays "Struttin" by Jerry Reed Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!

Summary, Episode 20: Don Alder plays acoustic fingerstyle guitar with a passion that has quickly earned him a reputation as Vancouver's "best kept little secret". Don is a world-class fingerstyle guitarist with a "wow factor" that has let to multiple endorsement deals with major manufacturers and a collaboration with Greenfield guitars to produce a signature acoustic guitar- the "Don Alder G4" model. Don currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His unique style of playing incorporates fingerpicking with simultaneous percussion on the soundboard to create a wall of sound. He is often referred to as sounding like a four piece band. Don's music is his own unique weave of deeply textured melody and story. Lyrical and compelling, his original songs are notes of exploration - some passionate and haunting, some hard-driven, others light and teasing. In quiet pieces or pushing right to the edge, Don's phenomenal fingerstyle playing and rich voice captivate. https://vimeo.com/438267665 "Alder can make a single instrument sound like a 4 piece band. The Guy's like the acoustic Hendrix". Picque News Magazine” "Don is Canada’s secret fingerstyle weapon - it’s only a matter of time until everyone discovers this world class player. I am honored to have Don endorsing my guitars." World Class Luthier, Michael Greenfield (Timestamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 2:44 Welcome Don Alder!* 4:20 Don’s earliest musical inspirations* 8:34 Don gets an electric guitar in his hands for the first time* 14:02 Don starts playing in bands* 15:52 Don and the bass player’s onstage gun prank goes wrong* 19:42 Don explains how he started playing solo acoustic guitar* 22:39 Music - Don plays his composition “Fingers Fingers Fingers”* 27:30 Don becomes a studio player* 37:01 Don’s musical, color, touch, and his personal approach to the guitar - how to learn how to play like yourself* 46:07 At a live performance people are looking for a journey, they want to walk home with an experience* 52:04 Don’s advice he would like to give to more guitar players - more heart, play music not just songs and technique* 53:35 A fellow guitarist seeking advice writes a song for Don Alder* 57:31 Don’s message to all musicians* 58:58 Don’s last message to everyone!* 1:00:03 Ending credits and podcast contact info* 1:03:01 Music - Don plays his composition “Haunting Me” Don's Links: * https://www.donalder.com/* Don on Facebook* Don on Youtube* Don on Twitter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1nEHCNlUYo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G1SSi0Ljvg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPvF_zwD0ac Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!

Summary, Episode 19: In 1988, Don became the first Canadian to win the U.S. National Fingerpick Guitar Championship. He won again in 1996, still the only two-time winner of the competition. Don has toured regularly since 1989, across Canada, the USA, a dozen European countries, Japan, Taiwan, China, Australia, Russia and India. https://vimeo.com/373542503 He has played live and on recording with U.S. guitarist Andy McKee, Canadian singer/guitarist Brooke Miller, Canadian guitarist Calum Graham, & Toronto bassist Jordan O’Connor. Don composes scores for television, radio and film, and does production and recording engineering for a variety of other musicians. He's released numerous CDs and DVDs for the Candy Rat Record label, including his new album, A Million Brazilian Civilians, on CD and see-through orange vinyl. (Timestamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 2:49 Welcome Don!* 3:52 Don's earliest musical influences.* 6:50 Don as a composer first, guitarist second.* 8:40 Discovering Leo Kottke's approach...music with humor.* 9:20 Exposure to modern composers Steve Reich, Xenakis, John Adams.* 10:40 Don talks about composing for film & TV.* 15:44 We discuss alternate tunings and why Don Does uses them.* 22:33 Why composes away from the guitar.* 24:04 Music - Don plays his composition - "A Million Brazilian Civilians."* 27:33 Don's relationship to classical guitar.* 31:04 I ask Don about his live sound setup.* 32:50 Keep it simple...we talk pickups, pedals and other guitar nitty gritty.* 34:53 Don tells his "pedalboard on the highway" mishap story.* 39:46 What are Don's hobbies outside music?* 41:25 His best advice for musicians.* 44:47 The guitar tablature "trap."* 50:22 Ending credits & podcast contact info.* 53:14 Music - Don plays his composition - "Seven Seven Four." Don's Links: * https://donrossonline.com/* Don on Facebook* Don on Youtube* Don on Twitter* Don's band project is called "Don Ross - Louder Than Usual" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwRe8h1TIYM Don Ross plays his original composition "Seven Seven Four" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPvV2gzZJ5c Don Ross plays his original composition "A Million Brazilian Civilians" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTIcdedfEjc "Don Ross - Louder Than Usual" plays "Groovy Sunflowers" Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!

Summary, Episode 18: Jim Nichols has an unusual approach to the guitar - he uses a thumb pick and fingers to play everything from Chet Atkins style to modern jazz. He served as master instructor for the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Workshops, Stanford Jazz Workshops and held clinics on both jazz and Atkins style for the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society national convention in Nashville. In addition to an acoustic duo CD with Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, and a duo CD with fingerstyle guitarist Richard Smith, Jim and his wife Morning, have 5 CDs to their credit. Jim's solo CD, "Jazz and Country" was chosen by Guitar Player Magazine as a "pick of the year" for '96 and in 2001, he was featured in Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine and Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Show Notes: In this episode, Jim and I talk about how he started playing guitar, his inspirations, and his approach to blending Chet Atkins fingerstyle and jazz guitar. (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 2:08 Welcome Jim! * 3:47 Jim talks about record companies & touring. * 4:40 How Jim began playing music & uke. * 6:08 Jim gets his first guitar. * 6:54 Jim discovers Duane Eddys version of "Trambone" by Chet Atkins. * 7:45 Flatpicks never again! Jim discovers the thumb pick and learns Chet stuff. * 14:17 Jim discusses how Wes & Buddy Montgomery were not music readers. * 19:41 How Jim got the jazz influence - his parents. * 23:08 The benefits of learning from Chet's recordings. * 23:36 Another influence - Howard Roberts. * 25:48 Jim's approach to technique & using the thumbpick. * 26:41 Jim talks about his guitar collection. * 29:03 Music track from the "Jazz & Country" Album - "Freightliner Blues" * 32:23 Gear chat - his versatile guitars that can cover several styles. * 35:41 Traveling with guitars; Jim's take & tips for flying. * 38:17 All about Jim's duo record with Tommy Emmanuel - "Chet Lag" (a.k.a. "Happy Hour") * 43:35 Jim's Kirk Sand Guitar - a birthday present from his wife, vocalist Morning Nichols. * 45:22 "Jazz & Country" his solo CD as a reaction to being a sideman and a dedication to Chet Atkins. * 52:53 Current projects, gigs, guitar camps. * 57:53 Jim's best advice to musicians - listen attentively. * 1:04:45 Jim reminds us about CAAS in Nashville in July (Chet Atkins Appreciation Society) Jims's Links: * Visit Jim and Morning Nichols's web site at https://www.jimandmorningnichols.com * Jim & Morning on Facebook Jim Nichols plays "Freightliner Blues" Jim Nichols plays "Like Someone In Love" Jim Nichols plays "They Can't Take That Away From Me" Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!

Summary, Episode 17: Over the past 25 years, Michael Fix has released fifteen albums, together with several DVD's, songbooks, singles and EPs, tours internationally each year, and has established himself as one of Australia's finest guitarists and composers, writing evocative music for television, film and documentaries. He's won numerous awards for his music, and is a Maton guitar endorsee (with his own signature model guitar), his guitar workshops are in high demand all over Australia and internationally. As a record producer working from his own studio in Brisbane, he is in great demand. He’s toured and recorded with a diverse range of artists, and regularly appears at festivals and concerts throughout the world. Show Notes: In this episode Michael and I talk about his philosophy, his approach to guitar, technique, stage sound and more. (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 3:20 How Michael got started with guitar * 6:21 Motivation from real life lessons * 7:41 His advice - find a teacher who inspires * 8:12 Danger of Youtube "only" learning * 17:53 Listening to Chet, Jerry & Merle records with Tommy Emmanuel * 19:18 Music Track: Tangalooma Sunset * 22:10 Michael talks about his technical approach * 28:21 Michael tour - the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular * 32:20 His life as a composer & producer for film, music libraries and more * 46:26 Michael talks about Maton Guitars & hios signature model * 53:22 I ask Michael about his live sound setup * 55:46 Michael's best advice for musicians * 1:04:19 Michael's Austrian (EU) Summer Workshop (Aug 2019) * 1:08:22 Music Track: Coppertown Blues Michael's Links: * https://www.michaelfix.com/ * Michael on Facebook * Michael on Youtube * Michael on Twitter Michael plays "Tangalooma Susnset" Michael plays "Coppertown Blues" Michael plays "Spaces (Without You)" Michael's Upcoming Austrian Workshop Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!

Summary, Episode 16: Andrea Valeri is defined as the “Prince of the Acoustic guitar” and is now a veteran of many of the biggest stages around the globe. He's toured from Australia to New Zealand, from Russia to Canada, from Europe to the African continent. At eighteen Andrea was awarded the title of “Italian musical excellence.” He has already released 6 solo albums, the most recent Mediterraneo “(2016). Veteran Guitarists are calling him a rising “Star of the guitar world.” Just listen to his music to find out why... Show Notes: In this episode Andrea and I talk about his earliest musical inspirations, his current Euro Orchestra Project, his "Tuscany Guitar Camp" and more...enjoy! (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 3:13 Guitar was a happy accident * 4:05 Andrea's "missing finger" * 5:11 How he got inspiration from TV show themes * 7:27 Influences: Mark Knopfler, Paco De Lucia, Tommy Emmanuel & Michael Fix * 14:09 His Euro Orchestra Project * 17:07 New CD with Orchestra * 21:00 How Andrea comes up with musical ideas * 23:30 His musical dedication to Nicolas Tesla * 28:53 Listen to Andrea play "With my Fathers Eyes" from his CD "Mediterraneo" * 32:22 Andrea's "Tuscany Guitar Camp" * 45:56 His film music writing projects * 47:10 Other hobbies & interests - archaeology, history, geology, Ancient Greece * 52:14 Andrea's best advice to musicians... Andreas's Links: * https://www.andreavaleri.com/ * Andrea on Facebook * Andrea on Youtube * Andrea on Instagram Andrea valeri plays "With My Father's Eyes" Andrea valeri plays "Mediterraneo" Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!

Summary, Episode 15: Stephan Bormann is a guitarist with extreme openness and versatility. With a strong foundation in jazz, he adds creative fun and unique sounds to the music that he plays and helps shape projects with his individual style. His love of the music of America, Scandinavia, Africa and Brazil make him a world traveler on the guitar, versatile in many styles and familiar with the various facets of the instrument. He’s the author of the well-loved definitive guitar arranging bible entitled “Solo Guitar Book” and teaching guitar at the Hochschule für Musik in Dresden since 1994, where he is a professor of guitar jazz, rock, and pop. Show Notes: In this episode Stephan and I talk about his musical roots in Communist (DDR) East Germany, his book "Solo Guitar Book", his 16 string resonator guitar, and more....enjoy! (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 3:17 Stephan's musical beginnings in Communist Germany (DDR) * 5:50 Buying records in Germany behind the wall * 13:04 Stephan's inspiration to play guitar * 15:29 His jazz guitar influence * 16:40 The inspiration of "Friday Night in San Fransisco" * 18:33 Stephan's "Aliquot" resonator 18 string guitar by Oliver Klaproth * 22:52 Music Track "Elevation Of Love by Esbjörn Svensson" * 26:19 Different guitars for different sounds * 28:24 Going deep into the musical moment * 31:42 Meeting his musical soulmates * 36:36 His longtime projects - duo with Thomas Fellow and a duo with Cristin Class * 40:00 The teaching philosohy at the Musik Hochshule in Dresden * 43:37 Discovering and supporting the special talents of students * 45:58 His best musical advice * 46:54 About his "Solo Guitar Book" * 55:22 Music Track "Don't Give Up" - 10 String Orchestra Stephans's Links: * https://stephanbormann.de/ * Stephan Bormann on Facebook * Stephan Bormann on Youtube Stephan Bormann plays Elevation Of Love by Esbjörn Svensson: The 10 String Orchestra: With Cristin Class Trio: Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!

Summary, Episode 14: Petteri Sariola (1984) is a fingerstyle virtuoso and a singer/songwriter from Helsinki, Finland. He's known for his fierce live performances, beautiful songwriting and percussive approach on the acoustic guitar. Sariola has been awarded with Nokia Young Talent scholarship, Honorary Prize in the Helsinki Funk Awards and been on the cover “Frets” (USA) and twice on the cover of Akustik Gitarre (DE), the biggest acoustic guitar magazine of Europe. Petteri has opened concerts for Tori Amos (USA), Andy McKee (USA) and Rodrigo Y Gabriela (MEX), to name a few. His brand new solo album "Resolution" has received raving reviews and it concludes a 10 year project of creating a trilogy of albums containing original compositions. Show Notes: In this episode Petteri Sariola and I chat about his influences, classical studies, gear, the "meaning of song" and more...enjoy! (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 3:43 Petteri talks about his inspiration & influences - Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, Green Day & Living Color * 5:05 Early on - seeing his mom on stage * 6:00 His 10 years of classical studies, how it shaped him * 8:07 Benefits of classical study, what it's good for and what it's not * 15:56 His vital musical relationship with his brother * 16:45 Indian solfeggio & African percussion studies * 23:58 Music Track "The Clockwork" * 27:00 His bands - "The Northern Governors" & "Dead Sirius 3000" * 28:52 I ask Petteri about his playing approach & equipment * 30:30 Network Connection Breakdown - Sorry! * 30:55 New network connection - playing technique & live sound * 31:29 Petteris concept regarding "the 80 possible movements" of the hands * 33:45 His live sound * 37:34 Using several pickups & his pedalboard & mixer * 39:52 His mixer QSC Touch mix 16 * 43:20 Currently learning jazz chops & electronic music hip hop & techno * 50:17 What music is Petteri listening to lately? * 52:57 Petteri's advice to guitarists * 54:19 The importance of ballads & resisting "clickbait" flashy online playing * 58:03 His vocal studies & newest CD "Resolution" * 59:11 The importance & message of "the song" * 1:00:11 Concerto de Aranjuez - I tell the story * 1:02:11 Outgrowing older songs - and can you play them now? * 1:13:18 Music Track - guitar & vocals "Howling at the Moon" Petteri's Links: * https://petterisariola.fi * https://facebook.com/petterisariolaofficial * https://instagram.com/petterisariola * https://youtube.com/petterisariola * https://twitter.com/petterisariola 
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Summary, Episode 13: His roots lie in Gypsy Swing music, the style pioneered in the 1930s by the legendary jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Joscho Stephan has not merely absorbed this music, but also interprets it on the highest level and is actively engaged in extending its boundaries. He has toured Australia with top guitarists Martin Taylor and Tommy Emmanuel and has performed with his own bands (trio to quintett) on numerous important European festivals (among others in Slovenia, Italy, France, Poland and the UK) and of course on all the important Django Reinhardt Festivals. His debut album was named CD of the month by American Guitar Player magazine (July 2000.) Acoustic Guitar magazine wrote that Joscho Stephan represented the future of the Gypsy jazz guitar tradition (May 2004.) Show Notes: In this episode Joscho and I chat about his early influences, current projects, guitars, picks, his online Gypsy Jazz Academy, keeping the "fire" in creativity and more...enjoy! (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 2:11 Welcome Joscho! * 3:20 His interest in different styles & his fathers influence * 4:08 Joscho's early classical guitar lessons * 5:00 His interest in improvisation * 5:17 Discovering Django Reinhardt * 9:38 His philosophy "music is a language" * 11:26 We talk about his online school https://gypsyguitaracademy.com * 16:12 Joscho gives me (and us) a lesson on 6th chords * 21:00 I ask Joscho use the left hand pinky...or just 3 fingers, and why? * 27:52 Picks - what's best for Gypsy Jazz Guitar? * 30:28 Joscho talks about his Juergen Volkert D Hole guitar * 33:09 His latest direct to disc (as in vinyl) recording * 36:10 How the audience's presence affects the bands sound * 37:50 MUSIC TRACK - Joscho, Tommy Emmanuel & his band play "Blues for Tommy" * 41:08 Joscho's "other" playing styles * 43:38 What's in Joscho's guitar collection? * 45:16 He talks about his recording of "Hey Joe" on the "Guitar Heroes" CD (800K youtube views!) * 48:23 Joscho's combination concept for music projects * 50:18 What are Joscho's hobbies outside music? * 51:38 How he started collecting vinyl LP's * 53:42 Joscho's convertible & enjoying it * 53:26 We talk about staying healthy & in shape on the road * 56:42 Staying "on fire" regarding creativity & attitude * 57:39 What advice can Joscho give musicians about practicing, rehearsal & stage performance? * 59:40 Practicing technical things vs performance skills, trying new ideas. * 1:06:03 Discovering new music online & going to other concerts to listen * 1:12:30 MUSIC TRACK - Joscho, Stochelo Rosenberg & his band play "Blues for Stochelo" Joscho's Links: * https://www.joscho-stephan.de/ * https://gypsyguitaracademy.com * https://www.joschoshop.com/ * Gypsy Jazz Academy Youtube Channel * Joscho on Facebook Hey Joe: rattlesnake Shuffle with Richard Smith: Joscho & Adam Play "Isn't She Lovely": [su_podcast_footer]

Summary, Episode 12: Steeped in the tradition of the folk guitar, but constantly refined by his classical studies, Ulli Bögershausen's playing continues to leave audiences with the best of both worlds. His playing has been called "breathtaking in its intertwined harmonies and its unfailing timing.” His performances have been considered "as if from a fairy tale", and his albums have been regarded as models of "sensitive string wizardry" and of "guitar music for the 21st century". Besides touring and recording, Ulli is well known for his 16 guitar books. His collections of arrangements of famous pop songs are entitled "Personal Favorites" and "More Personal Favorites.” They continually around the world and help thousands of guitar players build their repertoire. Show Notes: In this episode Ulli and I chat about his classical guitar influence, technique, how he arranges, current projects, and how he is currently "hacking" Spotify :-) . (Time stamps are for audio version of the podcast.) * 2:11 Welcome Ulli! * 4:48 Ulli's earliest musical inspiration - the Beatles * 7:08 Ulli's current inspirations & his Celtic explorations * 7:58 Why he's leaning away from pop tunes and heading to lullabies & Celtic music * 14:46 Ulli's technique concepts based in classical studies * 17:45 His step by step approach to creating arrangements * 20:20 Challenges of barre chords vs open strings * 22:50 We discuss cross string melodies for flow to keep the guitar ringing. * 25:29 Music - Ulli plays "In A Constant State of Flux" * 28:30 Ulli's approach to "hacking" Spotify through understanding the algorithms * 35:47 Ulli's new book and why the lessons are on Youtube - for free * 37:00 What's in his new book? * 39:06 Ulli's home based daily workshops. * 40:21 His history as a jazz record producer in the 1980's * 45:15 Ulli's experience in a band playing electric guitar * 46:44 Does Ulli have any other hobbies or interests? Find out... * 49:25 We talk about personal strengths and weaknesses * 52:00 Finding satisfaction in one's own music * 53:21 What are his personal musical priorities? * 58:27 Ulli's best advice for guitar players * 1:04 What does Ulli do every day to stay on point? * 1:06 Ulli's simple studio setup. * 1:11 Music - Ulli plays "At the End of the Day" Ulli's Links: * Website: https://www.boegershausen.com/ * Ulli on Youtube * Ulli on Facebook * Ulli on Spotify Featured Videos * In a Constant State of Flux * At the End of the Day * Time After Time - Ulli and Adam DUO Never Miss an Episode - Subscribe NOW!