The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast

CGC 113 : Gratitude

▶ 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, shar

CGC 112 : João Luiz on Brazillan Music Interpretation

João Luiz’s presentation from the 2023 CGC Summer School explores how Brazilian musical traditions can inform classical-guitar interpretation. The podcast preserves an ed

CGC 111 : Tim Kain

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

CGC 110 : Sight Reading on Classical Guitar

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 informati

CGC 109: Ben Verdery – A Giant Beside You

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

CGC 108 : Back in the Saddle

Getting back into the podcast after a break. The post CGC 108 : Back in the Saddle appeared first on Classical Guitar Corner.

CGC Graded Duets for Classical Guitar

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 G

The Changing Digital Landscape of Classical Guitar

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

CGC 105 : Sor Study in Bminor – Singing and Playing the Melody

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 th

CGC 104 : CGC’s 10-Year Anniversary!

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

CGC 103 : Uroš Barič

Uroš Barič’s conversation with Simon Powis connects the work of a guitarist with the work of a recording producer. Study, listening, recording experiments and collaborati

CGC 102: Three Types of Learning

Knowing what to do, being able to do it, and making it part of your everyday practice are different challenges. In this episode, Simon offers a way to distinguish them—an

CGC 101: Playing Positions

How do you find a classical guitar playing position that works for your body? In this episode, Simon discusses sitting position and the positions of both hands through th

CGC 100 : David Russell

How does David Russell learn a new piece, prepare it for an audience and keep his enthusiasm through difficult practice? This episode captures his answers to students at

CGC 099: Motivation

Learning the classical guitar is a journey that takes time. You will find yourself encountering obstacles, feeling challenged, questioning your abilities, questioning you

CGC 098 : Nicoletta Todesco

Nicoletta Todesco shares the path from a small music school in northern Italy to conservatory study, musicology and Yale. The conversation with Simon Powis also explores

CGC 097 : Stephanie Jones

Stephanie Jones joins Simon Powis to discuss her album Open Sky, her education in Australia and Germany, and the performances that introduced her playing to listeners onl

CGC 096: Harp and Guitar with Emily Levin and Colin Davin

Harpist Emily Levin and guitarist Colin Davin join Simon Powis to explore the sound of their duo. Musical excerpts demonstrate how two plucked instruments can remain dist

CGC 095: Irina Kulikova

Irina Kulikova joins Simon Powis for a conversation about the work behind a polished performance. She describes building a musical idea, choosing useful fingerings and or

093: What Makes a Guitar Piece Difficult?

In this episode of The Classical Guitar Corner Podcast, we’ll talk about what makes a guitar piece difficult. One of the biggest pitfalls when learning classical guitar i