Tag Archives: Guitar
Debashish Bhattacharya Interview and Streaming Audio
A new album released by Debashish Bhattacharya featuring John McLaughlin is available for streaming on the CBC music blog. This album is a departure from Bhattacharaya’s previous albums, which featured traditional Hindustani classical music. I’ll be reviewing the new album, Beyond … Continue reading
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Tagged Ethnomusicology, Guitar, Hindustani music, India, Jazz, Reviews
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Music Lessons in Koh Samui
I am currently teaching from two locations on Koh Samui. I am available every day in Ban Lamai and every Wednesday and Friday in Ban Maenam. I teach private guitar, banjo, and mandolin lessons, as well as music theory, jazz … Continue reading
Posted in Music Lessons, Products
Tagged Americana, Banjo, Bluegrass, Clawhammer, Ear training, Fingerstyle, Guitar, Jazz, Mandolin, Music lessons, Old-time, Products, Thailand
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New Book! Guitar: A Course for Adult Beginners
I just finished printing my new book Guitar: A Course for Adult Beginners. The content is related to that found in my Beginner Guitar Series. However, the book is more focused as a workbook/songbook, emphasizing the methods for building a basic vocabulary … Continue reading
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Tagged Americana, Bluegrass, Guitar, Music lessons, Old-time, Pedagogy, Products
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Michelle Video
This is a video slideshow for my chord melody arrangement of the Beatles’ classic “Michelle.” A transcription of the chord melody is available here.
Posted in Jazz, Music Lessons, Performance, Products
Tagged Free lessons, Guitar, Jazz, Music lessons, Performance, Products
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Jazz Guitarist Fabrizio Sotti
I just finished a great interview with jazz guitarist Fabrizio Sotti for Guitar International. He is a unique artist and a pleasure to speak with. We talked about guitar, jazz, the music business, creativity, the artistic experience, and his recent … Continue reading
Mike Op Music Newsletter
Last month the first edition of the Mike Op Music Newsletter went out, and received a great response! Thank you to all of the subscribers for your thoughts and feedback. If you didn’t receive it, here is a link to … Continue reading
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Tagged Banjo, Free lessons, Guitar, Mandolin, Music lessons, Products
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Michelle Chord Melody
Here’s a new chord melody arrangement of Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s “Michelle” for solo guitar. In addition to being a pop tune, it has become a standard in the jazz repertoire.
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Tagged Free lessons, Guitar, Jazz, Music lessons, Products
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Bye Bye Blackbird Chord Melody
Here is my guitar chord melody arrangement for “Bye Bye Blackbird,” composed by Ray Henderson, published in 1926. A jazz standard, “Bye Bye Blackbird” has been recorded by many notable musicians including Miles Davis, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, Keith Jarrett, … Continue reading
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Tagged Free lessons, Guitar, Jazz, Music lessons, Products
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Album Review at Guitar International
Check out my review of the Hugh Tracey archival guitar recordings on the album Origins of Guitar Music in Southern Congo and Northern Zambia 1950, ’51, ’51, ’57, ’58 at Guitar International Magazine.
My Youtube Channel
If you haven’t already, check out my Youtube channel. I currently have five playlists, three related to my teaching materials. These three playlists include sample lessons, ear training resources, and videos of the songs currently available in my Beginner Guitar … Continue reading
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Tagged Banjo, Ear training, Free lessons, Guitar, Hindustani music, Mandolin, Products
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