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In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, classical fingerstyle guitarist Will McNicol shares his musical journey, blending classical and contemporary styles. He discusses tone production, the evolution of fingerstyle guitar, and his "four hats" model for composition. Will and Jesse explore collaboration, community in music education, innovative teaching methods, and the psychological aspects of practice. The conversation touches on Will's Innotet project, his approach to composition, and the future of guitar design and live performance, emphasizing the value of original acoustic compositions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Will McNichol and His Journey03:09 The Evolution of Guitar Playing and Composition06:04 Classical vs. Acoustic Guitar Techniques09:02 The Growth of Fingerstyle Guitar12:06 The Process of Composition18:04 The Importance of Editing in Music24:07 The Four Hats of Composition30:06 Arranging for Strings and Collaboration34:06 The Collaborative Process of Music Arranging39:19 Recording and Mixing: A Journey of Iteration41:04 The Challenges of Touring with a String Quartet44:24 Balancing Business and Creativity in Music51:06 The Importance of Collaboration in Music Education53:09 Building a Community Through Online Education01:04:34 Expressive Techniques in Fingerstyle Guitar01:05:53 The Magic of Scales in Music01:10:28 Transforming Scales into Musical Expression01:14:30 The Role of Originality in Guitar Music01:16:01 Current Musical Influences and Discoveries01:24:18 Innovative Guitar Designs and Gear PreferencesLinks
WillMcNicol.com.uk Antonio Forcione Ullapool Guitar Festival Innis Watson Albums: Innotet Volume 1 & Innotet Volume 2Album: Dragonflies, Frogs, and Bumblebees'The College' - Will's online education platform Book: Expressive Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques: 100 Exercises to Develop Dynamics, Tone, Articulation & Timing on Acoustic Guitar New book on Scales... COMING SOONSönke Meinen Wolfgang MuthspielAlbum: Etudes, Quietudes Verso Instruments in GermanyStringBreak Guitar Event -
In this episode of The Guitar Journal, Latin jazz guitarist Neff Irizarry discusses his journey from Virginia to Berklee, his album Cambio, and the importance of mentorship, style fusion, and transcriptions in music. Neff reflects on artistic integrity and musical connections across generations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Neff Irizarry and His Journey02:57 The Roots of Latin Jazz and Personal Influences05:52 Education and Mentorship at Berklee08:52 The Fusion of Cultures in Music11:51 The Importance of Mentorship and Learning14:58 Studying with Steve Kahn and Musical Development18:03 The Role of Elders in Music20:56 The Connection Between Musicians23:56 Recording and Reflecting on Performance26:58 The Creative Process and Composition30:02 'Cambio (Change)': The New Album and Its Inspirations33:59 The Creative Process of Composition40:38 Navigating Collaboration and Production43:57 Managing Expectations and Artistic Integrity45:22 The Importance of Transcription in Music51:28 Understanding the Legacy of Influential Musicians57:01 Personal Music Preferences and Influences -
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Fingerstyle 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.
Chapters
00:00 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 and Its Origins43:45 Finding My Path as a Guitarist46:56 Discovering New Musical Influences52:57 The Shift to Fingerstyle Guitar58:46 Building a Sustainable Music Career01:06:29 Exploring Fingerstyle Techniques and Influences01:17:55 The Journey to Finding the Right Sound01:28:39 Groove Over Speed: The Essence of Rhythm01:32:12 Connecting with the Audience Through Music -
Jesse Paliotto interviews fingerstyle guitarist Emil Ernebro about his journey, influences, and techniques. They discuss blending styles, Pro Guitar education, modern recording, and tips on improvisation and practice.
For show notes and other guests on The Guitar Journal, please visit https://theguitarjournal.com/emil-ernebro
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00:00 Introduction to Fingerstyle Guitar and Emil Ernebro
02:54 Emil's Musical Journey and Influences
05:42 Developing Fingerstyle Technique
08:50 The Impact of Tommy Emmanuel
11:49 Building Skills in Fingerstyle Guitar
14:58 Pro Guitar: An Online Learning Platform
18:02 Teaching and Learning Fingerstyle Guitar
28:24 The Endless Journey of Learning Music
30:14 Navigating Music Licensing Challenges
33:48 The Importance of Personal Guidance in Music Education
37:15 Recording Albums in the Modern Era
42:48 The Shift from Albums to Individual Songs
47:35 The Value of Focused Practice
52:41 The Reality Behind Effortless Playing
58:29 Creating Music You Love
59:18 Recording Electric Guitar: Simple Setup
01:00:59 Quick Hit Questions: Insights from Emil
01:02:40 Musical Inspirations: Current Playlist
01:05:44 Discovering New Musicians: The Milk Carton Kids
01:08:20 Improvisation and Risk-Taking in Music
01:11:43 The Importance of Key Changes in Performance
01:14:54 Guitar Gear Dreams: Emil's Ideal Guitar
01:25:07 Closing Thoughts and Online Presence -
Jesse Paliotto chats with Tim Lerch about his journey, fingerstyle guitar, Ted Greene's impact, his new platform TimsGuitarWorkshop.com, and navigating music in the digital age. Discover insights on artistry, emotional connection, and the quest for the perfect guitar.
For show notes and other guests on The Guitar Journal, please visit https://theguitarjournal.com/tim-lerch
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SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/theguitarjournalChapters
00:00 - Introduction to Tim Lerch and His Journey
09:04 - The Impact of Ted Greene on Tim's Career
17:16 - Balancing Diverse Musical Projects
27:40 - Launching TimsGuitarWorkshop.com
34:36 - Teaching and Learning Approaches
41:27 - The Business of Music Distribution
58:25 - Staying True to Artistic Integrity
01:03:49 - The Influence of Bill Evans
01:10:24 - The Essence of Musical Restraint
01:18:44 - The Quest for the Perfect Guitar
