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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
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-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 20Fingerstyle 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 09Fingerstyle 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.
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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 34Fingerstyle 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 08Fingerstyle 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.
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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 01Fingerstyle 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 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
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 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 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 min
FINGERSTYLE PODCAST NYLON & ACERO1-Tips from a Funky Fingerstyle soul Adam Rafferty . (Acero)Aquí tenéis mi primer Podcast. En un primer momento se iba a llamar About Steel and Nylon, pero he decidido enfocarlo al público de habla hispana y ahora somos "Acero & Nylon". Está en inglés, pero, por eso podrás encontrar la transcripción completa de la entrevista en mi blog junto a los enlaces mencionados.
http://www.tanausuluis.com/blog2018-03-2630 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
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
Chicago Acoustic Underground PodcastEpisode 483 - Bryan RasonBryan Rason is a Canadian solo acoustic fingerstyle guitarist. Though born in Toronto, Bryan has grown up and lived in several places across Ontario. From a young age he was inspired by his Father to learn guitar and play Country Music. As a teenager, he discovered metal and hard rock while performing in bands across Southern Ontario for several years. Now, in his thirties, Bryan has found a calling in the fingerstyle guitar world and has just released his debut album "Follow Your Bliss" in 2011. Currently, Bryan fills his time writing, arranging, teaching private lessons, and playing live in support...2013-04-2245 min