Rick meets with guitar great Carlo Bonell for another interview. Topics include Carlos' early teen years and teaching, a discussion aptly titled 'Why Learning Never Stops' that has a special focus on the naturally developed and life-learned abilities of older students, and a shout-out about Carlos' Zoomed Guitars where he holds court with other guitarists on Facebook (open to all by invitation). Also, hear Carlos perform two pieces! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...
Jun 10, 2024•39 min
Classical Guitarist Scott Kritzer discusses his various athletic-like approaches to guitar techniques that focus on avoiding physical problems experienced by guitarists after many years (and hours) of practice. Additionally, there is information about his upcoming free online workshop and his annual Guitar Retreat, which your podcast host Rick Cox, hopes to attend next year. We could all use a guitar-related vacation! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-thing...
Apr 18, 2024•39 min
Graceful and multifaceted guitarist Muriel Anderson takes time from her touring and sailing to ports known and unknown around the world to talk about her travels, original compositions, and the inspirational moments behind the music. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Mar 04, 2024•37 min
Host Rick Cox talks to Andrew York guitarist, prolific composer, Grammy Winner, and founding member of the LA Guitar Quartet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Feb 01, 2024•37 min
All Things Six Strings is excited to announce the release of Michael Partington's 11th CD featuring music written over the last ten years by Bryan Johanson, and almost all premiere recordings. Released by Canadian publishers Les Productions d'Oz, it'll be available through Michael's website (www.michaelpartington.com) and locally at the Rosewood Guitar (www.rosewoodguitar.com. Eventually, you'll be able to find it on Spotify , i Tunes and elsewhere... Scores for the pieces are available at Produ...
Oct 31, 2023•35 min
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Alan Mearns began his musical studies with the classical violin at age five, switching to the guitar at age ten. Moving to the United States in his late teens, he studied classical guitar performance with Douglas James at Appalachian State University (where he held the prestigious Fletcher Scholarship) and with Stanley Yates at Austin Peay State University. In this podcast, we discuss his composition 'Oracion' which, in this humble podcast host's opinion, is de...
Sep 14, 2023•36 min
May 24, 2023•43 min
Guitar Orchestra of Seattle co-founder and conductor Mark Hilliard Wilson talks with Rick about the orchestra's beginnings, history, and recent recording projects. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Apr 24, 2023•19 min
Rick talks with Chicago area Jazz Guitarist and former, now retired, Navy Band musician Geordie Kelly. Discussions revolve around Geordie's study and application of the original playing styles, chord progressions, and voicings used by early jazz guitarists, using the premier method of learning by listening instead of learning by video and his approach to improvisation. For a great summary of a career and the benefits of working in military bands, hang around for the outtake after the ending them...
Apr 10, 2023•43 min
Guitarists and Kithara Project co-founders Adam Levin and Matthew Rohde talk about the Kithara Project its mission to bring the classical guitar to young people through its tuition-free programs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Mar 07, 2023•30 min
Feb 22, 2023•43 min
The great English guitarist Carlos Bonell discusses his amazing guitar story and history which includes a laundry list of famous musicians such as John Williams and Paul McCartney. We also delve into the artist that is Carlos Bonell. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support ....
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Brian Wright - Guitar Repairman by day, guitarist with The Pony Express Band by night. Brian is what better than 90% of guitarists are, folks with day jobs who love making music by night, typically on weekends, and share their love of music. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support ....
Nov 05, 2022•31 min
Aaron Larget-Caplan visits All Things Six Strings and discusses the recent release of his "In God's Time" CD featuring his newly transcribed works of J.S. Bach and, of course, other guitar-related topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Oct 31, 2022•39 min
Guest Mike Grande, owner of three, count em, three, music schools, the superb online music lesson platform Rockoutlive.live, and creator of Card Chords discusses his life as a guitarist and entrepreneur. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Oct 25, 2022•47 min
Host Rick Cox talks with Alan Mearns about his transcription and his recent recording of the great Bach Chaconne. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Jul 07, 2022•33 min
This is one of my favorite interviews. Michael is a dedicated, devoted, and determined musical artist. He overcame what would have been the end of many classical guitarists' careers by sheer willpower, adaptability, and versatility to place himself as one of the great guitarists of our time. It was our great pleasure to interview him. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support ....
May 17, 2022•39 min
Now old friends (one of us is A Lot older than the other) Rick and Aaron talk about the GUITARV and Aaron's recordings with an emphasis on his latest project and release "Honey Cadence." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
May 16, 2022•52 min
Enjoy this great interview with Seattle Classical Guitarist, teacher, and composer Michael Nicolella. Michael is a highly versatile artist with a solid background in classical, Jazz, Rock, and other styles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Mar 10, 2022•46 min
A great interview with Finnish Guitarist Patrik Kleemola. I discovered Patrik through his YouTube Channel and was pleasantly surprised. His video and audio work, which he does himself, is outstanding. His playing and musicianship are even better. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support ....
Jan 06, 2022•41 min
Aaron and Rick discuss Aaron's new CD release "A Guitar Holiday" as well as The Lullaby Project and, as always, other guitar-related topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Dec 05, 2021•57 min
Rick talks with guitarist, educator, producer, and radio host Jim McCutcheon about his beginnings as a musician, love of science, and his teaching...including his stint as, the then, 6 year old Martha Master's guitar teacher. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Nov 22, 2021•39 min
Listen to four specially selected works from David's recordings, discussions about each work and, of course, all things six strings! Guest: David Leisner An extraordinarily versatile musician with a multi-faceted career as an electrifying performing artist, a distinguished composer, and a master teacher. “Among the finest guitarists of all time”, according to American Record Guide, David Leisner’s career began auspiciously with top prizes in both the 1975 Toronto and 1981 Geneva International Gu...
Oct 26, 2021•49 min
Tim and Dad join guitarist Adam Levin for a virtual CD Release Party. We discuss his newest CD "21st Century Spanish Guitar, Volume 4," listen to three of the cuts and talk about, well, all things six strings! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Hosts Rick and Tim have a great conversation with Bill Clements, owner of The Rosewood Guitar. We talk about the history of The Rosewood, its owners, the teaching staff, Bill's personal guitar collection...the flood, the gas explosion, the plague, and, of course, all things six strings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support ....
Sep 08, 2021•45 min
Rick and guest Mark Wilson discuss his monumental year-long project "Midnight Confessions." Mark recorded one work each day for a solid year. Find the videos on YouTube. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Aug 17, 2021•43 min
David Leisner, Chair of the Guitar Department at Manhattan School of Music, discusses the salient points of his book "Playing With Ease" published by Oxford University Press. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Don Hlus, Classical Guitarist | Music Educator | Career Coach returns to ATSS for a discussion of his new program Classical Guitar Career Masterclass "Create a Sustainable Career Doing What You Love" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Rick talks with Elizabeth C.D. Brown, head of the guitar department at Pacific Lutheran University. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support .
Dec 21, 2020•46 min
The superb guitarist and composer Carlos Rafael Rivera talks with Rick and Tim about his journey from guitarist to film composer. His guitar works have been recorded by many guitarists and his film scores can be heard in the Netflix series "Godless" and the newly released "Queen's Gambit." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support ....
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 10 min