The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast

▶ CGC Podcast : Gratitude SHOW NOTES The CGC podcast is back — and in a new format. Simon reflects on what it means to show up consistently as a teacher and creator, shares news about the CGC Summer School, performs an original study for classical guitar, and leaves listeners with a simple but powerful ... Read more

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João Luiz’s presentation from the 2023 CGC Summer School explores how Brazilian musical traditions can inform classical-guitar interpretation. The podcast preserves an edited portion of the workshop, including demonstrations and questions from participants. The central invitation is to go beyond learning a piece from its score or copying another guitarist. Listening to percussion, understanding dance ... Read more

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Tim Kain’s extended conversation with Simon Powis documents the experiences and teaching philosophy behind his years at the Australian National University School of Music. An opening contribution from Stephanie Jones describes a teacher who adapted to the individual and encouraged a supportive class. The interview reaches beyond the achievements of particular graduates. It asks how ... Read more

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You can find the Sight-reading book here: https://www.classicalguitarcorner.com/progressive-sight-reading-for-classical-guitar/ If you are looking for some more information on the beautiful Prelude by Weiss here it is: Petra Poláčková http://www.petrapolackova.com/en/ ▶ Sylvius Leopold Weiss - Suite II (Prelude, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue)

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Ben Verdery returns to the podcast to discuss A Giant Beside You, recorded with the Ulysses Quartet. Musical excerpts accompany stories about commissioning, arranging and composing for guitar with strings. The album brings together Bryce Dessner, Leonard Bernstein, Javier Farías and Verdery’s own music. Behind that varied programme is a shared question: what becomes possible ... Read more

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Getting back into the podcast after a break.

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The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast is back! After a break we are excited to bring you a new episode of The CGC Podcast with Simon Powis. CGC Graded Duets for Classical Guitar This episode features a conversation about Graded Duets for Classical Guitar, a new course at CGC Academy. This is a course produced by CGC ... Read more

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If there is one constant in life, it is change. In the past 18 months with the appearance of Covid 19 we have seen an inflection point in the classical guitar world that may have altered how our musical ecosystem functions. Our world has gone digital, much more than ever before. In this episode we ... Read more

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This famous study by Fernando Sor gives us the the challenge of separating melody from harmony and bass while all being bundled up into continuous eighth notes. One of the most powerful techniques you can use to clarify the melodic part is to isolate the melody, play it separately and even sing the melody too. ... Read more

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In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, Simon tells the story of Classical Guitar Corner in celebration of this, our 10-year anniversary! There have been lots of twists and turns along the way but we couldn’t be more grateful for this amazing community that Simon brought together, from an attic no less, 10 ... Read more

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