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Sermons at DOWNTOWN CHURCHSERMON | A Change of Heartcredits
I WONDER AS I WANDER
Lyrics: John Jacob Niles
Arrangement: Future of Forestry
IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER
Lyrics: Christina Rossetti
Arrangement: The Lower Lights
GLORIA PATRI
Lyrics + Arrangement: City Hymns
REAL LOVE
Lyrics + Arrangement: Tom Odell
AWAY IN A MANGER
Lyrics: Charles H. Gabriel
ON STAGE
Xan DuBose (vocals)
Benjamin Tanner (vocals)
Sean Thomson (guitar...2024-12-2327 min
The Guitar JournalEP3: Adam Rafferty's Wild Journey to Fingerstyle Guitar, Groove, & Building a Sustainable Music CareerFingerstyle guitarist Adam Rafferty shares his journey from jazz roots to hip-hop influences and fingerstyle mastery. He discusses groove, mentorship, and the challenges of building a sustainable music career, with insights from legends like Tommy Emmanuel and Wes Montgomery.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Adam Rafferty and His Journey00:48 Early Musical Influences and Beginnings06:02 Transitioning to Jazz and Classical Guitar12:08 The Hip-Hop Experience and Its Impact18:02 The Unexpected Success of 'Edelweiss'21:58 Finding a New Path in Jazz30:09 Navigating the Jazz Scene in New York33:39 Crossing Musical Boundaries36:57 The Power of Blues38:41 The Essence of Live Performance41:54 The Groove...2024-12-201h 35
Guitar Books the PodcastReview #20: The Inner Game of Fingerstyle Guitar by Adam Rafferty
Is this one of the best or worst books for learning to play acoustic fingerstyle guitar?
You can learn to play music by simultaneously using a variety of resources including teachers, online resources, and books.
The Inner Game of Fingerstyle Guitar by Adam Rafferty is an inspirational collection of practical advice on becoming not only a better fingerstyle guitarist, but a better musician and human being in general. This is NOT a method book with specific instructions and playing examples. It reads more like a non-fiction novel that you would read in your most comfy ch...2024-10-1712 minGuitar Books the PodcastReview #20: The Inner Game of Fingerstyle Guitar by Adam Rafferty
Is this one of the best or worst books for learning to play acoustic fingerstyle guitar?
You can learn to play music by simultaneously using a variety of resources including teachers, online resources, and books.
The Inner Game of Fingerstyle Guitar by Adam Rafferty is an inspirational collection of practical advice on becoming not only a better fingerstyle guitarist, but a better musician and human being in general. This is NOT a method book with specific instructions and playing examples. It reads more like a non-fiction novel that you would read in your most comfy ch...2024-10-1712 minGuitar Books the PodcastReview #20: The Inner Game of Fingerstyle Guitar by Adam Rafferty
Is this one of the best or worst books for learning to play acoustic fingerstyle guitar?
You can learn to play music by simultaneously using a variety of resources including teachers, online resources, and books.
The Inner Game of Fingerstyle Guitar by Adam Rafferty is an inspirational collection of practical advice on becoming not only a better fingerstyle guitarist, but a better musician and human being in general. This is NOT a method book with specific instructions and playing examples. It reads more like a non-fiction novel that you would read in your most comfy ch...2024-10-1712 min
NextGen PlannersDigital Progress on the Provider Side with Anthony RaffertyIn this episode of the NextGen Planners TechStack ® Podcast, Adam Carolan chats with Anthony Rafferty, CEO of Origo. In this conversation they talk all about exciting developments in the fintech space, creating solutions to financial planners problems and the future of finance. Discover the NextGen Planners TechStack ® 👉 nextgenplanners.co.uk/tech-stack 2024-03-2732 min
I KNOW YOU LYING PODCASTJolly in the Middle // Ep 15: Adam Luckey // I Know You F*ckin Lying PodcastNEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY
Shoutout to Black History Month!
(regardless of when you hear this)
The pod makes it’s triumphant return from a brief hiatus with a brand new studio and our wildest guest/episode yet! Today on the show Jolly gets Clockwork Oranged into watching gay p*rn, Ike learns about the power of daily affirmations, Adam shares his favorite and least favorite things about the Holocaust, Jimmy figures out his Plan B if comedy doesn’t work out, and Brandon gets the Ellen treatment. Listen to all 56 minutes and see for yourself! (or watch on YouTube @youlyingpod whic...2024-03-0856 min
Personal Injury Mastermind217. Adam Malone, Malone Law — Boutique Firm Building: Reputation and MarketingHow can lawyers build successful practices without relying on marketing? Renowned personal injury attorney Adam Malone, Partner at Malone Law , shares 24 years of insights handling complex cases. He's won over $500 million for clients, including record jury verdicts like $24 million in Albany, Georgia. Adam even changed Georgia law, striking caps on jury awards. Though his reputation draws 5-7 daily calls, he keeps a selective caseload for deep focus. Adam reveals how he carved out an early niche, why referral fees are marketing costs, and why there's no single way to build a firm's book of business.Links2023-10-1924 minSermons at DOWNTOWN CHURCHSERMON | Ready to JumpWOULDN’T COME BACK
Lyrics + Arrangement: Trousdale
BE THOU MY VISION
Lyrics + Arrangement: Traditional
GLORIA PATRI
Lyrics + Arrangement: City Hymns
CARRY ME
Lyrics + Arrangement: The Secret Sisters
GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS
Lyrics + Arrangement: Traditional
ON STAGE
Sean Thomson (strings)
Lindsay Blair Simmons (vocals)
Xan DuBose (vocals)
Jen Griffitt (vocals)
Jessica Rafferty (violin)
Adam Rafferty (cello)
D...2023-08-2040 minSermons at DOWNTOWN CHURCHSERMON | Goldfish and GatoradeALL THE POOR AND POWERLESS
Lyrics: Leslie Jordan, Arr: All Sons & Daughters
I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR
Lyrics + Arrangement: Traditional
GLORIA PATRI
Lyrics + Arrangement: City Hymns
SHINE
Lyrics + Arrangement: Birdy
FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH
Lyrics + Arrangement: Folliott Sandford Pierpoint
ON STAGE
Sean Thomson (strings)
Xan DuBose (singing)
Reggie Sullivan (bass + singing)
Jessica Rafferty (violin)
Adam Rafferty (cello)
2023-06-0438 min
A Good Kind of ScaryEP 19: Body Image & Accepting ImperfectionIn this episode, I talk about the pressure to be perfect in today's modern world and question our use of Instagram. Do we actually care about appearing perfect or are we just conforming to what everyone else seems to be doing? I offer advice to make your life easier by asking you to take a look at your daily habits and what you focus your energy on. Doing this can help you discover what you care about by letting go of what you don’t. Takeaway point: 'Imperfections' in our appearence is proof we are ali...2023-03-3031 min
Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH 0026: Interview with Peppino D’Agostino – Transcendant Guitarist and ComposerSummary 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 1...2023-01-1900 min
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH 0026: Interview with Peppino D'Agostino - Transcendant Guitarist and ComposerSummary, 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...2023-01-1944 minThe Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0025: Interview with Jon Gomm - Singer Songwriter and Fingerstyle InnovatorSummary 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 pe...2023-01-191h 11Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0025: Interview with Jon Gomm - Singer Songwriter and Fingerstyle InnovatorSummary 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 de...2023-01-191h 11Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH 0024: Interview with Thomas Fellow – First-Rate Guitarist from GermanySummary 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 guit...2023-01-191h 20
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0024: Interview with First Rate German Acoustic Guitarist Thomas FellowSummary, 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 the artistic director of the "European Guitar Award" and he is also known for authoring the comprehensive book entitled the "FELLOW GUITAR BOOK" - which focu...2023-01-191h 20
Destination Marketing PodcastBeing Creatively Consistent with Nathan RaffertyAdam takes a trip to the Utah Tourism conference and speaks with Nathan Rafferty, CEO of Ski Utah, on today's mini-episode. Hear about projections for ski resort success this year and the value of consistent branding.
"For me, The Greatest Snow On Earth ™ is like Kleenex and facial tissue, you know? It's synonymous, and as long as I'm at Ski Utah, we will never move away from [this campaign]."
- Nathan Rafferty
Ski Utah
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Business Creators Radio Show with Adam HommeyLeader by Accident, With Jim RaffertyAn unimaginable tragedy suddenly and unexpectedly placed Jim Rafferty in a demanding volunteer leadership role. The story of how that shattered organization picked up the pieces and not only survived but thrived forms the basis of his book, Leader by Accident.
Suddenly let go a few years later from the job he’d held for more than two decades, Jim came to realize that the challenges and lessons he’d encountered as a youth leader had applications far beyond scouting. He used those experiences to fuel a successful journey into entrepreneurship.
As a Scoutmaster, Jim imparted...2022-08-091h 01Business Creators Radio Show With Adam HommeyLeader by Accident, With Jim RaffertyAn unimaginable tragedy suddenly and unexpectedly placed Jim Rafferty in a demanding volunteer leadership role. The story of how that shattered organization picked up the pieces and not only survived but thrived forms the basis of his book, Leader by Accident.
Suddenly let go a few years later from the job he’d held for more than two decades, Jim came to realize that the challenges and lessons he’d encountered as a youth leader had applications far beyond scouting. He used those experiences to fuel a successful journey into entrepreneurship.
As a Scoutmaster, Jim imparted...2022-08-091h 01
Count Me In®Ep. 180: Jim Rafferty - The Business of GratitudeContact Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimrafferty1/Full Episode Transcript:Neha: (00:05) Welcome back to Count Me In, IMA's podcast about all things affecting the accounting and finance world. This is your host Neha Lagoo Ratnakar bringing you episode 180 of our series. In today's episode, our guest is Jim Rafferty. Jim is a marketing and communications consultant and the author of Leader by Accident. My cohost Mitch Roshong, and Jim Rafferty talk about how cultivating a gratitude mindset helps transform leaders and organizations in extraordinary ways. To hear more let's head over to the conversation n...2022-04-2516 min
Wreck Your Head PodcastWreck Your Head Podcast ep.11 - Paul BIT someone!??!?Paul tells a series of embarrassing stories and Kaelin tries to convince the lads to come play American Football2022-03-111h 23
The Women's Football ShowConti Cup fireworks, with Claire RaffertyFaye Carruthers is joined by former Chelsea and England defender Claire Rafferty to talk Conti Cup final and WSL. Plus The Athletic's Adam Crafton joins to discuss his piece on women's footballers and coaches fleeing the war in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0842 minWreck Your Head PodcastWreck Your Head Podcast ep.10 - Brazilian wax for the boyshe boys expertly dissect Russia's invasion of Ukraine and beg for likes on TikTok2022-03-051h 15Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH 0023: Interview with Muriel Anderson – Multi Dimensional Fingerstyle ChampionSummary 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, Le...2022-03-031h 01
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0023: Interview with Muriel Anderson - Multi-Dimensional Fingerstyle ChampionSummary, 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, Les2022-03-011h 01Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH 0022: Interview with Billy McLaughlin - His Historic ComebackSummary, 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…
...2022-02-141h 09
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0022: Interview with Billy McLaughlin - His Historic ComebackSummary, Episode 21: 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… Billy’s Links:2022-02-141h 09Wreck Your Head Podcastep.9 - The invisible football World Cup ft.YeKaelin exposes himself as a weirdo for playing invisible football, Paddy explains what he'd do if he won the lotto and Paul is Paul2022-02-111h 12Wreck Your Head PodcastEp. 8 - The Boys are Back in TownThe boys are back to discuss Paddy's trip to Belfast, Pauls terrible accents and Kaelin's weird TikToks2022-02-041h 17
Wrestletalk PodcastNew Beginnings Feat. "The Guiding Light" Doug Rafferty and Adam PinaTonight's guests are Doug Rafferty and Adam Pina2022-01-262h 14Wreck Your Head PodcastWYH Christmas Special 2021 part 2 In part 2 of the Christmas Special, Paddy and Paul get messages from Santa, Paul does his impression of a deepthroating pufferfish, and we watch a woman sing about her house burning down.2021-12-2642 minWreck Your Head PodcastWYH Christmas Special 2021 part 1In not only the Christmas special, but the first in person podcast, the lads try a mukbang and exchange gifts in Secret Santa.2021-12-241h 05Wreck Your Head PodcastEp. 6 Why are we friends with PaulThe lads discuss the ULTIMATE pint, the now cancelled Tommy Fury v Jake Paul fight, a story in which Paul almost kills Paddy and a story in which Paul gets sick on Paddy.2021-12-131h 16Wreck Your Head PodcastEpisode 5The lads try to figure out wether astrology is real, learn their horoscopes, discuss an impending lockdown and have a special announcement!2021-11-2945 min
Wreck Your Head PodcastEpisode 4Paul is back with a bang...well just a slight knock. In episode 4, the boys talk about the new spiderman movie, Kaelin has an odd story about a stripper monkey, and they try their hand at a try not to laugh challenge.2021-11-151h 27
Wreck Your Head PodcastEpisode 3The boys talk about life since covid, Ed Sheeran's urinal fears, ziplining and skydiving, and have they been copyright claimed by a multimillionaire? Join us for Episode 3 of the Wreck Your Head podcast!2021-11-151h 43
Wreck Your Head PodcastEpisode 2Paul has a failed night out in the big smoke, the lads have their say on Jake Paul and Tommy Fury's fight, and prediction time is back with a new theme tune.2021-11-021h 20Wreck Your Head PodcastEpisode 1The boys give their Premier League predictions, Adam has a ghost story and Paddy sparks up a conspiracy theory debate.2021-10-251h 17
These Are QuestionsThese Are Questions - Adam DerossEpisode Airdate: October 15th, 2018
You are watching These Are Questions. Today's guest is a graphic designer and grime artist. Please welcome Adam Deross! Listed below is all of his information of where to reach him out along with my medias to view in the description.
Adam's info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdworldpelican/
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www.srafferty.com
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Website: www.srafferty.com
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7q5afdv
Music credits:
Lakey Inspired: Entire Playlist: http...2021-06-1308 minFingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0021: Interview with English Fingerstyle Guitarist Richard SmithSummary, 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 Brooke...2021-01-181h 34
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0021: Interview with English Fingerstyle Guitarist Richard SmithSummary, 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. Now he is a seasoned performer with thousands of performances worldwide to his credit. Richard has 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...2021-01-181h 34
The Take Control Nutrition PodcastS2 Ep2 - Strength coach Jane Rafferty on positive body imageIn this episode, I chat with jane Rafferty! Jane is a strength coach operating her private 1-1 studio from Lisburn in Northern Ireland. This was a much-needed episode with everything currently going on as we put a big focus on chatting about body image and what can we do to be more positive about our own body image. This is a subject Jane is really passionate about and you can follow Janes story and message on social media below!
Check out Janes Instagram here and her website here
Some of the books we mention...2020-11-1500 minDestination Marketing PodcastCovid And The Greatest Snow On Earth with Nathan RaffertyIn this episode of the Destination Marketing Podcast, learn how Utah's ski industry has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Nathan Rafferty, President and CEO of Ski Utah, joins us to talk about his journey into tourism as well as how he has observed Utah's ski industry change drastically over the last couple of months.
"I think that our focus will shrink a little bit, but we need to make sure we stay flexible in case things come back and we are able to host people from greater distances again."
-Nathan Rafferty
Follow the Destination M...2020-09-0139 minFingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0020: Interview with Don Alder - Fingerstyle Champion, Composer and VocalistSummary, 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...2020-07-221h 08
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0020: Interview with Don Alder - Fingerstyle Champion, Composer and VocalistSummary, 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...2020-07-221h 08
GoFingerstyle PodcastПодкаст GoFingertstyle #0 (пилот) | В гостях Павел ЛычагинЭто пилотный выпуск подкаста про фингерстайл, про акустические гитары, про музыку. Меня зовут Максим Ярушкин, я автор ютуб-канала GoFingerstyle. Сегодня общаемся с Пашей Лычагиным – это гитарист и организатор концертов, сейчас он живёт в Швеции. Паша привозил в Россию таких фингерстайл-гитаристов, как Adam Rafferty, Petteri Sariola, Gareth Pearson, Shane Hennessy. В том числе и об этом мы побеседуем. Надеюсь, вам понравится! И приятного прослушивания!2020-06-2747 min
The Heyman PodcastEpisode 2-Strawtown BoysIn this episode, I talk to Rafferty Ramos Jones,Gabe Dong,Alex Lerman and Thomas Maye. We talk about about quarantine life as well as money management and school life.2020-04-2139 min
The Author Inside YouSuccess At Writing ContestsSo often we need a dose of affirmation about our work. It’s wonderful to receive some feedback from our peers, which is why Scribophile.com is a great resource for writers. On this special episode of The Author Inside You, we interview two writers who have both recently won online writing contests. Darlene Peters won first place in the Holiday Poem contest and Adam Down won first place in the First Chapter of a Novel contest. Both Adam and Darlene have great stories to share about their experiences finding support within writing groups. Scribophile.com ...2020-02-1418 minFingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0019: Interview with Don Ross – National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion & ComposerSummary, 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 re...2019-11-2057 min
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0019: Interview with Don Ross - 2 time National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion & ComposerSummary, 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. 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...2019-11-2057 minFingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0018: Interview with Jazz and Country Master Guitarist Jim NicholsSummary, 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.
...2019-09-101h 09
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0018: Interview with Jazz and Country Master Guitarist Jim NicholsJim 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...2019-09-101h 09
Fret Buzz The PodcastFingerstyle Guitar, Online Success Part 2 of 2 (with Adam Rafferty) Ep055Adam Rafferty is a jazz guitarist-turned fingerstyle guitarist who has found huge success through YouTube, as an online guitar-coach, and as a touring performer. Check out his awesome fingerstyle arrangements of tunes by Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, as well as jazz standards. Joe McMurray and Aaron Sefchick have the opportunity to talk with Adam about his journey, his internet success, his method of arranging for fingerstyle guitar, his gear, and his experiences with copyright law.
In part 2 of 2, Adam tells the guys about his Maton and Cole Clark guitars, his AER amp, and the rest of his gear.
Aaron and...2019-07-1856 min
Fret Buzz The PodcastFingerstyle Guitar, Online Success Part 1 of 2 (with Adam Rafferty) Ep054Adam Rafferty is a jazz guitarist-turned fingerstyle guitarist who has found huge success through YouTube, as an online guitar-coach, and as a touring performer. Check out his awesome fingerstyle arrangements of tunes by Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, as well as jazz standards. Joe McMurray and Aaron Sefchick have the opportunity to talk with Adam about his journey, his internet success, his method of arranging for fingerstyle guitar, his gear, and his experiences with copyright law.
In part 1 of 2, Adam tells the guys about his career as a jazz guitarist and teacher in NYC and why he now spends the majority...2019-07-111h 01
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0017: Interview with Australian Guitar Virtuoso Michael FixOver 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 reco...2019-06-171h 14Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0017: Interview with Michael Fix – Australian Guitar VirtuosoSummary, 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 gre...2019-06-171h 14Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0016: Interview with Andrea Valeri, “The Prince of The Acoustic Guitar”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...2019-05-071h 02
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0016: Interview with Andrea Valeri, The “Prince of the Acoustic Guitar”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...2019-05-021h 02Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0015: Interview with Stephan Bormann, Creative and Versatile World Traveler of GuitarSummary, 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...2019-04-021h 00
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0015: Interview with Stephan Bormann, Creative and Versatile World Traveler of GuitarStephan 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 19...2019-04-021h 00
Fret Buzz The PodcastFingerstyle Guitar Part 1 of 2 (with Guest Host, Dustin Furlow) Ep028Joe and Aaron bring in guitarist and vocalist, Dustin Furlow, to discuss all things fingerstyle guitar. The guys talk about influential fingerstyle guitarists including Tommy Emmanuel, Stephen Bennett (harp guitar), Andy McKee, Tony McManus, Garreth Pearson, Don Ross, Mike Dawes, Adam Rafferty, Adrian Legg, Alexander Misko, and Matt Thomas. They look into approaches to choosing the right keys for solo fingerstyle guitar arrangements, as well as alternate tunings such as DADGAD and open D tuning. The guys dive seriously into the details of nail maintenance and acrylic gel nails for fingerpicking.
Dustin, with his wealth of experience playing and performing...2019-01-101h 07Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0014: Interview with Petteri Sariola, Virtuoso Percussive Guitarist & Singer SongwriterSummary, 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 br...2018-12-221h 18
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0014: Interview with Petteri Sariola, Virtuoso Percussive Guitarist & Singer SongwriterPetteri 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...2018-12-221h 18Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0013: Interview with Joscho Stephan – Gypsy Jazz Guitar VirtuosoSummary, 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.
2018-11-291h 16
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0013: Interview with Joscho Stephan – Gypsy Jazz Guitar VirtuosoHis 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...2018-11-291h 16Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0012: Interview with Ulli Bögershausen – Expressive & Elegant Composer, Arranger and GuitaristSummary, 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...2018-10-281h 14
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0012: Interview with Ulli Bögershausen - Expressive & Elegant Composer, Arranger and GuitaristSteeped 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 “Perso...2018-10-281h 14Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0011: Interview with Emil Ernebro – Country, Jazz, & Fingerstyle Guitar Powerhouse from SwedenSummary, Episode 11:
FGH-0011: Interview with Emil Ernebro – Country, Jazz, & Fingerstyle Guitar Powerhouse from Sweden
Emil Ernebro is one of the leading fingerstyle guitar players today – offering a virtuosic blend of country, jazz and fingerstyle guitar.
Show Notes:
In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, we chat about his early influences, current projects, his online teaching projects and his new duo EP “The Strawberry Sessions.”
(Time stamps is for audio version of the podcast.)
2:23 Welcome Emil!
3:30 Emil’s earliest inspirations & lessons
5:22 His Rock & Blues Influence
7:02 Playing wi...2018-10-161h 04
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0011: Interview with Emil Ernebro - Country, Jazz, & Fingerstyle Guitar Powerhouse from SwedenEmil Ernebro is one of the leading fingerstyle guitar players today - offering a virtuosic blend of country, jazz and fingerstyle guitar. In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, we chat about his early influences, current projects, his online teaching projects and his new duo EP “The Strawberry Sessions.” Show Notes: In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, we chat about his early influences, current projects, his online teaching projects and his new duo EP “The Strawberry Sessions.” (Time stamps is for audio version of the podcast...2018-10-161h 04
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0010: Interview with Sönke Meinen - Guitarist, Composer and Winner of the 2016 "Guitar Masters" CompetitionInterview with Sönke Meinen – Guitarist, Composer and Winner of the 2016 “Guitar Masters” Competition Sönke Meinen is one of the new masters of the guitar. His technical prowess and poetic compositions leave listeners spellbound and guitarists asking “how does he do it? Show Notes: In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Sönke discusses his studies, his custom guitar by Christina Kobler, his creative process and more. 2:02 Highlights of his visit to the Ullapool Guitar Festival 4:31 Sönke describes his style 6:43 His origins with classical, and exploring steel string after 8 years...2018-10-111h 01Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0010: Interview with Sönke Meinen – Guitarist, Composer and Winner of the 2016 “Guitar Masters” CompetitionSummary, Episode 10:
Interview with Sönke Meinen – Guitarist, Composer and Winner of the 2016 “Guitar Masters” Competition.
Sönke Meinen is one of the new masters of the guitar. His technical prowess and poetic compositions leave listeners spellbound and guitarists asking “how does he do it?”
Show Notes:
In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Sönke discusses his studies, his custom guitar by Christina Kobler, his creative process and more.
(Time stamps is for audio version of the podcast.)
2:02 Highlights of his visit to the Ullapool...2018-10-111h 01Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0009: How can you overcome nervousness and panic when playing solo fingerstyle guitar onstage?Summary, Episode 9:
In this listener Q & A episode, my guitar student Frank asks about how to stay calm and overcome nervousness and panic while performing solo guitar on stage.
I share my 15 best tips for staying calm, focused and relaxed.
1 – 7: “Practical” points. These points address preparation as opposed to dealing with the actual feeling of panic in the moment.
8 – 15: “Mental Game” points. These address how to deal with the moments onstage when the critical, negative voice enters, your heart starts beating and maybe even hands shake.
Plus 2 in the momen...2018-09-1135 min
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0009: How can you deal with feeling nervous when playing solo fingerstyle guitar onstage?In this listener Q & A episode, my guitar student Frank asks about how to stay calm and overcome nervousness and panic while performing solo guitar on stage. I share my 15 best tips for staying calm, focused and relaxed. 1 – 7: “Practical” points. These points address preparation as opposed to dealing with the actual feeling of panic in the moment. 8 – 15: “Mental Game” points. These address how to deal with the moments onstage when the critical, negative voice enters, your heart starts beating and maybe even hands shake. Plus 2 in the moment additional tips actually make it 17 t...2018-09-1135 minFingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0008: Interview with Robin Bullock – Celtic Guitar, Mandolin, Cittern and More…Summary, Episode 8:
Interview with Robin Bullock – Celtic Guitar, Mandolin, Cittern and More…
Hailed as a “Celtic Guitar God” by Baltimore City Paper and “one of the best folk instrumentalists in the business” by Sing Out! Magazine, Robin Bullock is one of the preeminent acoustic music masters of our time.
His virtuosity on guitar, cittern and mandolin blends the ancient melodies of the Celtic lands, their vigorous American descendants, and the masterworks of the Baroque and Renaissance eras into one powerful musical vision.
Show Notes:
In this episode of the Finge...2018-08-301h 10
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0008: Interview with Robin Bullock - Celtic Guitar, Mandolin, Cittern and More...Hailed as a “Celtic Guitar God” by Baltimore City Paper and “one of the best folk instrumentalists in the business” by Sing Out! Magazine, Robin Bullock is one of the preeminent acoustic music masters of our time. His virtuosity on guitar, cittern and mandolin blends the ancient melodies of the Celtic lands, their vigorous American descendants, and the masterworks of the Baroque and Renaissance eras into one powerful musical vision. Show Notes: In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Robin Bullock and I chat about: 2:44 Robin describes how he came to...2018-08-301h 10Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0007: Interview with Guitarist Mike Dowling – American Roots, Bottleneck Blues, Ragtime and More…Summary, Episode 7:
Interview with Master Guitarist Mike Dowling, Master of American Roots, Bottleneck Blues, Ragtime and More…
Mike Dowling plays bottleneck blues guitar, fingerstyle, vintage swing, ragtime, and more with grace wit and dexterity.
Mike digs deep into the musical bag of American roots guitar, favoring the melodic Piedmont style of acoustic blues masters like Mississippi John Hurt and slide great Tampa Red.
He played guitar in Vassar’s Clements first touring band and can be heard on his Grammy-nominated “Nashville Jam”. Clements called him simply, “One of the finest gui...2018-08-101h 08
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0007: Interview with Guitarist Mike Dowling - American Roots, Bottleneck Blues, Ragtime and More...FGH-0007: Interview with Guitarist Mike Dowling - American Roots, Bottleneck Blues, Ragtime and More... Mike Dowling plays bottleneck blues guitar, fingerstyle, vintage swing, ragtime, and more with grace wit and dexterity. Mike digs deep into the musical bag of American roots guitar, favoring the melodic Piedmont style of acoustic blues masters like Mississippi John Hurt and slide great Tampa Red. He played guitar in Vassar's Clements first touring band and can be heard on his Grammy-nominated "Nashville Jam". Clements called him simply, "One of the finest guitarists there is, anywhere.” Website: ht...2018-08-101h 08Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0006: Interview With Legendary Percussive Guitar Innovator Preston ReedSummary, Episode 6:
Interview with legendary percussive guitar innovator Preston Reed.
One of the most influential and innovative guitarists of the past quarter century, Preston Reed invented integrated percussive guitar playing in the late 1980’s, revolutionising the way the acoustic guitar is played and inspiring generations of musicians around the world ever since.
Employing multi-voiced grooves, polyrhythmic percussion and story-telling compositions, Reed’s visionary approach fully exploits the breathtaking orchestral potential of the acoustic guitar.
Show Notes:
In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Preston Reed and...2018-08-0650 min
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyFGH-0006: Interview with legendary percussive guitar innovator Preston ReedOne of the most influential and innovative guitarists of the past quarter century, Preston Reed invented integrated percussive guitar playing in the late 1980's, revolutionising the way the acoustic guitar is played and inspiring generations of musicians around the world ever since. Employing multi-voiced grooves, polyrhythmic percussion and story-telling compositions, Reed's visionary approach fully exploits the breathtaking orchestral potential of the acoustic guitar. Show Notes: In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Preston Reed and I chat about: 3:56 How he developed his unique style in the 1980’s. 5:05 The qu...2018-08-0650 minFingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0005: Interview With Bill Cooley – One of Nashville’s Most Respected Sidemen and Guitarist for Kathy MatteaSummary, Episode 5:
In this episdode you will hear a personal interview with guitarist and composer Bill Cooley.
Bill Cooley has been called “one of Nashville’s most respected sidemen” by Guitar Player Magazine.
He has toured and recorded with Kathy Mattea for over 28 years. Bill has also toured with Merle Haggard, Reba McEntire, and Alan Jackson to name a few.
Bill has released his fourth CD, “In Search of Home,” a solo guitar album that made the Editor’s List for Best Music of 2016 in Premier Guitar Magazine.
Show Note...2018-07-011h 02
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyInterview With Bill Cooley - One of Nashville's Most Respected Sidemen and Guitarist for Kathy MatteaBill Cooley has been called "one of Nashville's most respected sidemen" by Guitar Player Magazine. He has toured and recorded with Kathy Mattea for over 28 years. Bill has also toured with Merle Haggard, Reba McEntire, and Alan Jackson to name a few. Bill has released his fourth CD, "In Search of Home," a solo guitar album that made the Editor's List for Best Music of 2016 in Premier Guitar Magazine. Show Notes: In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Bill Cooley and I chat about: 2018-07-011h 02Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0004: Interview With Al Petteway – Grammy & Indie Award Winning Fingerstyle Guitarist and ComposerSummary, Episode 4:
In this episdode you will hear a personal interview with guitarist and composer Al Petteway.
Show Notes:
FGH-0004: Interview With Al Petteway – Grammy & Indie Award Winning Fingerstyle Guitarist and Composer
In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Al Petteway gives his thoughts and insights on:
His wide array musical influences starting with Chet Atkins and the Beatles.
His upright bass studies in college, and how it influences his guitar playing.
His approach to solo guitar arranging, separation of parts, and technique.
His appreciation for me...2018-06-281h 12
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyInterview With Al Petteway - Grammy & Indie Award Winning Fingerstyle Guitarist and ComposerAl Petteway is a Grammy & Indie Award Winner, best known for his lyrical and powerful fingerstyle acoustic guitar playing heard on dozens of recordings, instructional videos, and film soundtracks, including several PBS documentaries by Ken Burns, most notably the Emmy-winning film “The National Parks-America’s Best idea.” Al’s compositions are strongly influenced by the Celtic, Folk, Rock and Blues styles he has performed in the studio and on stage with many of the best-known artists in those genres. Show Notes: In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Al Petteway...2018-06-281h 12Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0003: Interview With Tony McManus – Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar MasterSummary, Episode 3:
In this episdode you will hear an exclusive interview with Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar Master Tony McManus.
Show Notes:
In this episode Tony tells us what Celtic music is, his influences & background plus he demonstrates techniques on the guitar live for us.
4:53 Tony tells us what Celtic music is, where it’ from & describes the spirit behind it.
10:00 Tony plays his arrangement a popular Irish tune from the band “Planxty” – demonstrates scales in DADGAD tuning.
12:16 Tony shows fiddle ornamentation with the left hand.
13:05 Tony adds a bassline to the “Planxty” arrangement...2018-06-2758 min
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyInterview With Tony McManus - Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar MasterTony McManus has come to be recognized throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music. In Tony’s hands the complex ornamentation normally associated with fiddles and pipes are accurately transferred to guitar in a way that preserves the integrity and emotional impact of the music. Show Notes: In this episode Tony tells us what Celtic music is, his influences & background plus he demonstrates techniques on the guitar live for us. 4:53 Tony tells us what Celtic music is, where it’ from & describes the spirit behind it. 10:00 Tony plays his a...2018-06-2658 minFingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0002: How do you remember old fingerstyle guitar pieces and also learn new ones?Summary, Episode 2:
In this episode we have student Q & A. Ben from Virginia asks… “How do you maintain a repertoire of several fingerstyle guitar pieces and also learn new tunes, arrangements and concepts?”
I have 8 points that I mention in this episode, so here is a quick review.
Show Notes:
8 points to help you remember old pieces and learn new ones as well:
(2:52) Consider finding a small background music gig – coffee shop maybe?
(4:55) Surprise! I don’t remember all my arrangements
(5:58) Don’t let 1/2 baked arrangements kick around
(6:38...2017-07-1317 min
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyHow do you maintain a repertoire of several fingerstyle guitar pieces and also learn new tunes, arrangements and concepts?In this episode we have student Q & A. Ben from Virginia asks… “How do you maintain a repertoire of several fingerstyle guitar pieces and also learn new tunes, arrangements and concepts?” Show Notes: 8 points to help you remember old pieces and learn new ones as well: (2:52) Consider finding a small background music gig – coffee shop maybe? (4:55) Surprise! I don’t remember all my arrangements (5:58) Don’t let 1/2 baked arrangements kick around (6:38) Delegate to Youtube (7:33) How do I keep my old tunes alive? (8:39) Regarding creativity (9:24) Regarding musicianship...2017-07-1317 minFingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam RaffertyFGH-0001: How will practicing 6/8 make my straight 4/4 time better?Summary Episode 1:
Welcome to the new Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Episode 1.
In this very first episode we have student Q & A. Gary from New Zealand asks… “How will practicing triplet based rhythms like 6/8 make my straight 4/4 time better for fingerstyle guitar?”
One of the most important aspects of guitar playing is rhythm. Many players struggle with groove, so here are some ideas for you.
Items mentioned in this podcast:
In this particular episode you will learn:
Where I learned this information
How to work on your r...2017-07-1214 min
The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam RaffertyHow will practicing triplet based rhythms like 6/8 make my straight 4/4 time better?In this very first episode we have student Q & A. Gary from New Zealand asks… “How will practicing triplet based rhythms like 6/8 make my straight 4/4 time better for fingerstyle guitar?” One of the most important aspects of guitar playing is rhythm. Many players struggle with groove, so here are some ideas for you. Items mentioned in this podcast: In this particular episode you will learn: Where I learned this information How to work on your rhythm with a hand drum Body rhythm vs head rhythm Improving your touch and tone as well a...2017-07-1114 min
Dan Diamond, MD: Trench TestedWelcome and Why Mindset MattersWelcome to Episode 1 of the Trench Tested podcast. You can download resources [HERE][1]. Special thanks to [Adam Rafferty][2] for the awesome new theme song! I am grateful for your support. [2]: http://www.adamrafferty.com/ [1]: /s/Growth-Mindset-for-Web-nbh8.pdf2017-04-2811 min
The Mindful MusicianEp. 21 Year In Review(Part 2) with Adam Rafferty Adam Rafferty is a masterful musician and educator. His solo acoustic guitar performances of songs like Superstition and Billie Jean have earned him millions of views and admirers. He is often found touring the world with his guitar. Also find him here: http://www.adamrafferty.com/ and study with him here: http://www.studywithadam.com/ Other things/people discussed in this episode: http://www.daniloperez.com/ http://www.mikelongojazz.com/ goal setting exercise that Adam mentions: http://aaron.com/2013/08/13/the-best-goal-achievement-strategy/2017-03-1345 min
The Mindful MusicianEp 20 Year In Review with Adam Rafferty Adam Rafferty is a masterful musician and educator. His solo acoustic guitar performances of songs like Superstition and Billie Jean have earned him millions of views and admirers. He is often found touring the world with his guitar. Also find him here: http://www.adamrafferty.com/ and study with him here: http://www.studywithadam.com/2017-02-2453 min
The Thomas Loop Radio Show on WJJL 1440-AMThe Thomas Loop Radio Show on WJJL-1440am - Adam Rafferty/Jamie Holka 12/2/2015December 12th, 2015's broadcast of The Thomas Loop Radio Show on WJJL-1440am features music from Adam Rafferty & Jamie Holka - both are performing live at Sportsman's Tavern - 326 Amherst St in Buffalo, NY - Wednesday, December 2nd at 7pm sharp. Tickets can be purchased at - https://www.showclix.com/event/AdamRaffertywsgJaimeHolka
Nick Wojton - Reporter for Batavia Daily News & Niagara Gazette was in studio - discussing Buffalo Sabres & Niagara University Men's Hockey.
Read Wojton's work can be seen on http://thedailynewsonline.com & http://www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/college_sports/purple-eagles-work-extra-to-get-first-win/article_dad34587-41c3-577a-896b-9cebf65c2b69.h...2015-12-0258 min
The Thomas Loop Radio Show on WJJL 1440-AMThe Thomas Loop Radio Show on WJJL-1440am - Adam Rafferty - 10/7/2015From Adam's website - http://adamrafferty.com
Playing music for people is my #1 passion.
I also equally love teaching music to anyone who is dedicated.
I love helping people achieve “aha” moments. Sometimes these insights “bleed” into a personal development – flavor!
Teaching music and life is my #2 passion.
This website is dedictaed to both of these passions.
As a 6 year old kid I started with Woody Mann as my teacher and learned little fingerpicking blues tabs from Reverend Gary Davis, Blind Blake and others.
Like many guitar players I went through the phases of rock, classical and then got deep into jazz.
...2015-10-0757 min
The Thomas Loop Radio Show on WJJL 1440-AMThe Thomas Loop Radio Show on WJJL-1440AM - Fingerstyle Guitar - 6/24/2015June 24th, 2015's edition of The Thomas Loop Radio Show features The Fingerstyle Guitar Genre. Music by Ben Lacy - http://www.benlacy.com/ - Adam Rafferty http://www.adamrafferty.com - Jamie Holka - http://www.jamieholka.com
A snippet of Ben Lacy's bio - The February 2007 issue of Guitar Player Magazine named Ben as one of the Top 101 Forgotten Greats & Unsung Guitar Heroes. 20th Century Guitar's August 2006 issue had a 2-page article about Ben. Following is an excerpt. "About once a decade, a new guitar talent comes along that knocks this writer out. It was like that when I first saw...2015-06-241h 01
Amps & Axes PodcastAmps & Axes - #040 - Adam RaffertyAaA Fans, do we have an awesome show for you this week! The guys start off with a short recap of a Johnny Chill gig this past weekend, which is followed by a question (completely non-related) on why some musicians just can't seem to enjoy a show when they go see their favorite artists. Then all the way from Austria, through the magic of Skype, the guys talk to "Funky" Fingerstyle master guitarist Adam Rafferty. Adam takes us through his amazing musical career and as a added bonus we get to hear a couple of cuts from his famous...2014-09-0500 min
The Thomas Loop Radio Show on WJJL 1440-AMThe Thomas Loop Radio Show - David MacGregor/Jamie Holka/Adam Rafferty 11/15/13The Thomas Loop Radio Show will feature tracks from three world class guitarists - David MacGregor's Jazz Fingerpicking, Jamie Holka's Groove Sound Filling Fingerpicking and the precision Fingerpicking Style of Adam Rafferty. An interview is possible from either of these three incredible musicians.
They will be performing live in Niagara Falls, New York - USA - at The Evening Star Concert Hall - 8808 Niagara Falls Blvd, this Saturday - November 16th, an 8pm start.2013-11-151h 30
The Thomas Loop Radio Show on WJJL 1440-AMThe Thomas Loop - With Mario Granata of Hashtag SportsTonight's 30 minute rapid-fire broadcast features Hashtag Sports', Mario Granata - as we discuss the theory of Coach "K's" offenses and defenses, making its way to the NBA.
The best example is currently The San Antonio Spurs brand of basketball, where no teammate is left out. The brand of spreading the perimeter and dropping threes, yet maintaining the inside game, while playing stifling D.
Following the interview, I'll be playing two tracks of Jamie Holka and Adam Rafferty, for the upcoming Jamie Holka/Adam Rafferty Concert - which is scheculed in November of this year (2013) - at The EVening Star Concert H...2013-06-1830 min
JRuss podcastDJ JRuss - Private Stock - GrownFolksGretchen Parlento - All that I can say
Raphael Saadiq - Movin' Down The Line
Jill Scott - Lovely Day
Michael Jackson - Rock With You (featuring Adam Rafferty) {Afro Brazilian Remix}
Reel People - Golden Lady
Chic - Open Up
KING - The Story
Isley Brother - Here We Go Again
Chaka Khan - Fate
Teena Marie - It Must Be Magic
First Choice - Let No Man Put Asunder
Eloise Laws - Aint It Good Feeling Good
Nicky Lars - L'Allee Dumanoir (walkin' with the sweet girl)
Jamiroqui - Half the Man
Onra - Rain or Shine
...2011-05-0552 min