This post deals with how to approach learning the awesome Etude No. 3 by Villa-Lobos. It has a series of videos that will walk you through how to learn and effectively practice this study, and a load of extra lessons on slurring. It is the third in the series for the #villalobos12in12 challenge. Approaching EtudeRead More…
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Micro Study 19 – Right Hand Basics 2
Micro study 19 – right hand basics 2, is part of a new series – #6stringinspiration – of short and sweet studies that target very specific ideas. These are for those who have very little time and want huge gains from tight focused practice ideas. Micro Study 19 – Right Hand Basics 2 This isRead More…
Micro Study 18 – Right Hand Basics 1
Micro study 18 – right hand basics 1, is part of a new series – #6stringinspiration – of short and sweet studies that target very specific ideas. These are for those who have very little time and want huge gains from tight focused practice ideas. Micro Study 18 – Right Hand Basics 1 This isRead More…
Barrios Christmas Carol
Wishing every one a merry start to the yuletide festivities this year. Please enjoy this video from out erstwhile Guitar Editor Rhayn Jooste. This is a traditional Christmas Carol by Agustin Barrios; it is also the alternative version, the one with harmonics. A very Merry Christmas to all. It is available to buy from theRead More…
Approaching Etude No. 6 by Leo Brouwer
This is an interactive video lesson on approaching etude no. 6 by Leo Brouwer. This study will be segmented to gain the most from practicing. The lesson breaks the study into various sections to aid learning and to focus attention into details such as technique and musicianship. Crib notes will be available to down loadRead More…