Classical Guitar Composers Podcast
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsClassical 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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Episodes
Episode 54 - Finally
March 29, 2024 23:53 - 48 minutes - 112 MBIn this episode I talk about the unfortunate passing of the great Armand Coeck, and my encounter with a new way of playing guitar. The show ends with a great suite by Javier Contreras.
Episode 53
January 05, 2024 23:44 - 42 minutes - 97.8 MBIn this episode I confess to having never played Brouwer. I also discuss some potentially lesser known composers I like, Gimli the corgi makes his show debut. The episode ends with a revisit of 5 pieces by Martin Slater.
Ep. 52 - Here I am filing my nails again
October 27, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 93.4 MBIn this episode, I discuss how one band broke my heart, and another put it back together. The show ends with 2 pieces by Kristian Heim.
Episode 51 - Sit down sir
August 22, 2023 23:49 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBThe podcast is back after a brief hiatus. On this episode I discuss the future of the show, rock concert etiquette, and play music from the vault by Jared Coffin.
Episode 50 - No applause, please!
April 19, 2023 02:16 - 42 minutes - 97.4 MBIn this episode I discuss potentially attending my first classical guitar concert in several years. I also talk about a style of classical music that really isn't for me, and speculate on the future (and maybe the present?) of live classical music. The show closes with a 3 movement work by Etienne de Lavaulx.
Episode 49
March 22, 2023 23:21 - 29 minutes - 68.5 MBIn this episode I talk about a new guitar piece I'm loving, a movie I hated, and we listen to a fantastic chamber piece by Graham Campbell.
Episode 48 - PR, The Final Chapter
February 26, 2023 17:12 - 2 hours - 144 MBIn this episode I'm joined by my friend and colleague, Parker Robinson one last time before he rides off into the Nashville sunset. We talk about acoustic treatment, the Elvis movie, and weird foods to bring to a Superbowl party.
Ep 47 - Dog Park People
December 28, 2022 18:29 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MBIn this episode, I talk about encounters with other dog owners, a naive belief I once held about my computer, and we hear a fantastic composition for 10 string guitar by Thomas Katerkamp.
Episode 46 - Cistern and Buckets
November 22, 2022 23:45 - 1 hour - 154 MBIn this episode, I do a full deep dive into the 12 Villa Lobos etudes, discussing them at length possibly for the last time. I also reveal something I experienced for the first time recently, and the show finishes off with 2 great pieces by Mike Woods.
Episode 45 Pt. 2 (Shrooms!!??)
October 28, 2022 15:44 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIn this episode I discuss a recent concert I attended, and we reach back into the vault to hear 4 great pieces by Scott Niebauer. Afterwords, I'm joined by 2 special guests to give our lists of what we consider to be the top 13 horror movies of all time.
Episode 45 Pt. 1 (Shrooms!!??)
October 28, 2022 15:15 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBIn this episode I discuss a recent concert I attended, and we reach back into the vault to hear 4 great pieces by Scott Niebauer. Afterwords, I'm joined by 2 special guests to give our lists of what we consider to be the top 13 horror movies of all time.
Episode 44
September 15, 2022 23:46 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode I give my take on the concept of borrowing versus plagiarism, and wonder why so many musicians hate music. I also say like, like, a valley girl from the early 90s. The show closes with 3 pieces by Mike Woods.
Blah Blah Blah, Master! Master! Blah Blah Blah
August 12, 2022 23:51 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode I discuss my latest trip to Prague, a new horror movie I love, and a book that I don't. The show caps off with 2 excellent pieces by Vincenzo Adelini.
Episode 42
June 18, 2022 15:47 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode, I consider life without iced tea, talk about guitar transcriptions for percussion, and ask if a certain set of etudes is slightly overrated. The show ends with a work from Kristian Heim's upcoming album.
Ep 41
May 29, 2022 20:33 - 39 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this episode I talk about some interesting finds at a local music shop, and we hear fantastic music from Rob Ainsley.
Episode 40
April 27, 2022 00:28 - 34 minutes - 40.1 MBTopics include the introduction Gimli the Corgi, something I learned about harp strings, and an original joke by me. The show caps off with 3 new compositions from Kristian Heim.
Episode 39
March 23, 2022 12:33 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode I lament a happening, reveal a coming change in my life, and talk about a way to overcome a bout with writer's block. The show ends with 3 compositions from Freya Shaw.
May be the last time, I don't know...ohoh
February 24, 2022 00:48 - 44 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode I talk about my next dog, how I hate certain tunings, how Unsolved Mysteries inspired a great horror movie, and of course emails. We then revisit some great guitar pieces by Gisli Johann Gretarsson.
Episode 37
January 17, 2022 16:34 - 32 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode I talk about that time someone asked John Cage a question regarding flatulence. I also talk about an upcoming concert I've bought tickets to. The show ends with my latest composition.
Episode 36
December 17, 2021 19:53 - 25 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode I discuss a new technique for overcoming recording difficulties, why staff paper makes me angry, and come to terms with Halloween Kills. The episode ends with a great piece by Fadi Rachid.
Episode 35
November 28, 2021 17:03 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MBIn this episode I discuss why you shouldn't keep your guitar in the case, my thoughts on the Jerry Garcia casting, and my feelings on the "music" of John Cage. The episode ends with 12 Studies by Martin Slater.
Episode 34 - Pt. 2
October 28, 2021 00:47 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn this episode, I discuss music in the works, neighbor problems, and we revisit music by Daniel Ainsworth. I am then joined by Jeremy Showgren and Parker Robinson for a special discussion on Friday the 13th movies.
Episode 34 - Pt. 1
October 28, 2021 00:41 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn this episode, I discuss music in the works, neighbor problems, and we revisit music by Daniel Ainsworth. I am then joined by Jeremy Showgren and Parker Robinson for a special discussion on Friday the 13th movies.
Episode 33
September 27, 2021 18:02 - 24 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this short episode, I talk about saying goodbye to the beloved family dog, and debate names for a fishing boat. We cap off the episode with music by Oliver Waterman.
Episode 32
August 24, 2021 12:40 - 41 minutes - 48 MBIn episode 32 I discuss my latest approach to composing and overcoming writer's block. Topics also include some recent horror movies I've seen and how Grateful Dead music belongs on the classical guitar. The show caps off with 2 great pieces by Jared S. Coffin.
Episode 31 (Part 2)
July 20, 2021 03:11 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode I'm pleased to be joined by guitarist and luthier, Kristian Heim to discuss all things classical guitar building. The episode features music by Kristian Heim and Freya Shaw.
Episode 31 (Part 1)
July 20, 2021 03:04 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this episode I'm pleased to be joined by guitarist and luthier, Kristian Heim to discuss all things classical guitar building. The episode features music by Kristian Heim and Freya Shaw.
Episode 30
May 30, 2021 21:01 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBTopics include unapologetic love for the Grateful Dead, and classical guitar reference on a tv show, and home recording setup. The show finishes with 3 pieces by Etienne de Lavaulx.
Episode 29
April 25, 2021 15:23 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBTopics 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.
Episode 28
March 27, 2021 16:12 - 33 minutes - 47.1 MBTopics 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.
Episode 27
February 20, 2021 17:42 - 37 minutes - 43.5 MBIn 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.
Episode 26
January 22, 2021 21:23 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBA 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.
Episode 25
December 24, 2020 17:33 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBTopics include an amazing gift from a listener, more and writers block, and we finish off with music by Daniel Ainsworth.
Episode 24
November 21, 2020 17:49 - 50 minutes - 47 MBTopics 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.
Episode 23 Pt. 2
October 10, 2020 18:08 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBAn 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.
Episode 23 Pt. 1
October 10, 2020 18:05 - 52 minutes - 43 MBAn 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.
Episode 22
September 15, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBIn 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.
Episode 21 - Part 2
August 15, 2020 23:34 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBAfter 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.
Episode 21 - Part 1
August 15, 2020 23:27 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBAfter 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.
Episode 20
July 18, 2020 16:18 - 57 minutes - 46.9 MBTopics include a club I'd like to join, superhero movies, Ennio Morricone, and we hear the music of Christopher Mclaren, and Gísli Jóhann Grétarsson.
Episode 19
June 20, 2020 21:53 - 56 minutes - 45.9 MBTopics include "Rock Symphonies," weird composers, Hans Zimmer, and other things I don't like. The show ends with fantastic music by David Malmberg.
Episode 18
May 19, 2020 03:07 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBTopics 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
Episode 17
April 17, 2020 01:58 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode I make a confession, respond to email, and enjoy great music from Freya Shaw and Andrew Aylward.
Episode 16
March 15, 2020 17:16 - 46 minutes - 43 MBTopics 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.
Episode 15
February 23, 2020 20:27 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn 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.
Episode 14
January 25, 2020 00:44 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBTopics 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.
Episode 13
December 30, 2019 19:21 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBEpisode 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.
Episode 12
November 27, 2019 17:32 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBIn 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.
Episode 11
October 17, 2019 22:16 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode, I drone on for about 20 minutes mostly about horror movies, and then we take a musical walk through the graveyard.
Episode 10
August 11, 2019 16:53 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBTopics include broken nails, Abba, and Villa-Lobos etudes. The episode ends with fantastic guitar duos from Daniel Ainsworth.