Episode 29
Topics include greatest hits albums, worst hits albums, and what brings any good concert to a screeching halt. The show closes with 2 pieces by Martin Slater.
Apr 25, 2021•36 min
Classical Guitar Composers Podcast
Classical Guitar Composers is a podcast for composers to share their works for classical guitar with other guitar enthusiasts. Listeners contribute recordings of their works to get them heard by classical guitar players and fans.
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Episode 28
Topics include memorization, pieces that are more enjoyable to play than listen to, and some classical guitar hiding in a cinematic masterpiece. The show concludes with fantastic music by Bob Wilson.
Mar 27, 2021•34 min
Episode 27
In this episode I discuss 2 musical forms that I struggle to compose in, and then talk about Sliders (not the Duane Allman kind). I close the show with an old recording of one of my first compositions for guitar.
Feb 20, 2021•37 min
Episode 26
A listener offers another movie featuring classical guitar, I talk about how much I hated The Craft: Legacy, and we finish with excellent music from Bob Wilson and Freya Shaw.
Jan 22, 2021•36 min
Episode 25
Topics include an amazing gift from a listener, more and writers block, and we finish off with music by Daniel Ainsworth.
Dec 24, 2020•32 min
Episode 24
Topics include children's recital etiquette, writer's block, Danglers in Italy, and more on Julian Bream. Did Julian have a stalker? The episode concludes with fantastic works by Etienne De Lavaulx.
Nov 21, 2020•50 min
Episode 23 Pt. 2
An episode within an episode. The show features a fall themed collection of guitar pieces, and is then followed by a battle between my friend, Jeremy Showgren and myself to draft the best roster of horror movies. Spoiler alert: I destroy him.
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Episode 23 Pt. 1
An episode within an episode. The show features a fall themed collection of guitar pieces, and is then followed by a battle between my friend, Jeremy Showgren and myself to draft the best roster of horror movies. Spoiler alert: I destroy him.
Oct 10, 2020•53 min
Episode 22
In this episode, I mention the first horror movie I ever saw, discuss the benefits of having a mean violin teacher, and read a ghostly email. Not a lot of guitar talk in this episode, but it's made up for with some fantastic compositions by Etienne de Lavaulx.
Sep 15, 2020•46 min
Episode 21 - Part 2
After a few words on the passing of a legend, Julian Bream, Composer and guitarist, Scott Niebauer joins me to discuss a wide range of topics, including his guitar beginnings, the importance of practicing composition, musical influences, and of course, iced tea. We then hear Scott's latest composition, and a great piece from Paul Horn.
Aug 15, 2020•50 min
Episode 21 - Part 1
After a few words on the passing of a legend, Julian Bream, Composer and guitarist, Scott Niebauer joins me to discuss a wide range of topics, including his guitar beginnings, the importance of practicing composition, musical influences, and of course, iced tea. We then hear Scott's latest composition, and a great piece from Paul Horn.
Aug 15, 2020•42 min
Episode 20
Topics include a club I'd like to join, superhero movies, Ennio Morricone, and we hear the music of Christopher Mclaren, and Gísli Jóhann Grétarsson.
Jul 18, 2020•58 min
Episode 19
Topics include "Rock Symphonies," weird composers, Hans Zimmer, and other things I don't like. The show ends with fantastic music by David Malmberg.
Jun 20, 2020•56 min
Episode 18
Topics include "A Confederacy of Dunces", my on and off again relationship with a guitar piece, and we finish with 6 fantastic compositions by Martin Slater. Tone Picture No. 1 (By The River) Tone Picture No. 2 (Green Meadows) Tone Picture No. 3 (Sun & Cloud) Tone Picture No. 4 (Spring Haze) Tone Picture No. 5 (Hazy Summer) Lullaby
May 19, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Episode 17
In this episode I make a confession, respond to email, and enjoy great music from Freya Shaw and Andrew Aylward.
Apr 17, 2020•47 min
Episode 16
Topics include composing solos vs ensembles and an alternative ending to Escape From New York. The show ends with a fantastic guitar concerto by Mark Francis.
Mar 15, 2020•47 min
Episode 15
In this episode I'm joined by Parker Robinson to further breakdown recording methods. Sort of. We get easily side-tracked. We then revisit music from a previous episode by Andrew Aylward.
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 37 min
Episode 14
Topics include major to minor key ratios among composers, an artificial symphony, and an overrated horror movie. The show ends with 4 excellent pieces by Scott Niebauer.
Jan 25, 2020•33 min
Episode 13
Episode 13 topics include the things we give up for classical guitar, coming to appreciate composers through learning, and why New Years is the worst holiday. The show ends with fantastic music by Thomas Lyng Poulsen.
Dec 30, 2019•43 min
Episode 12
In this episode I discuss Giuliani (not that one), the Classical period, the so called "Black Crowes" reunion tour, and we listen to the music of Lance Olivieri.
Nov 27, 2019•44 min
Episode 11
In this episode, I drone on for about 20 minutes mostly about horror movies, and then we take a musical walk through the graveyard.
Oct 17, 2019•46 min
Episode 10
Topics include broken nails, Abba, and Villa-Lobos etudes. The episode ends with fantastic guitar duos from Daniel Ainsworth.
Aug 11, 2019•34 min
Episode 9
Topics include "The Maestro", a guitar recital in Prague, and music by Kristian Heim.
Jun 09, 2019•27 min
Episode 8 Pt. 2
Special guest Parker Robinson joins the podcast to talk about recording techniques, mic placements, Dune, Disc Golf, and much more. The show ends with a fantastic guitar suite by Scott A. Niebauer.
Apr 13, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Episode 8 Pt. 1
Special guest Parker Robinson joins the podcast to talk about recording techniques, mic placements, Dune, Disc Golf, and much more. The show ends with a fantastic guitar suite by Scott A. Niebauer.
Apr 13, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Episode 07
In this episode I premier a brand new guitar duo, and we look back through the 2018 year.
Dec 14, 2018•25 min
Episode 6
A caprice for guitar quintet, the airing of grievances, a Prelude by Andrew Aylward, and a brief appearance from a famous person.
Oct 05, 2018•28 min
Episode 05
Excellent guitar music from David Malmberg and Travis Turcotte, a surprise caller, and Stewie Griffen wants to know if you're ever going to finish that Sonata you've been working on.
Jul 28, 2018•38 min
Episode 4
Topics include Bob Ross, getting to know your host, and features music by Stephen Kenyon and David Malmberg, plus a bonus passacaglia.
Jun 19, 2018•32 min
Episode 3
Court composers, a top 10 list, and music by composers Jacob Ellison and John Hall.
May 13, 2018•33 min
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