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Performance Practice
Authenticity in Music
Authenticity in music is not only how a musician performs but is also how a listener perceives the performance.
Setting the Mood—What to Listen to While You Write and Create
"A composer is like an author of the dramatic genre—vulnerable, in charge, and alone." -Dr. Jon
A Solution for ♭ and ♯ Keys on the Guitar
A concise outlook on how retuning the guitar and applying a capo, when necessary, is an excellent solution to ♭ and ♯ keys.
Bossa Nova #1 - a la Machado
Nothing is more comforting than a Bossa Nova rhythm on a nylon-string guitar.Celso Machado is the guitarist from Brazil. He has a large output of works for classical (nylon-string) guitar by itself or in combination with other instruments, particularly the flute. One of my students is a big João