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Classical Guitar Immersion – Performance, June 14-21, 2019 Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, Oregon

Posted on September 11, 2018 by

Classical Guitar Immersion – Performance Development – June 14-21, 2019 Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, Oregon CGI is an immersion experience where 7 guitarists join for a week of performance preparation on the historic Columbia River Gorge at the Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, Oregon. In this close and intimate setting Read More

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Road to Guitar Recovery – Part 1, Musicianship

Posted on May 22, 2016 by

My four month hiatus from playing taught me a lot about the guitar. Since my methodical return I have gained new technical, musical and performance skills. I hope guitarists, and perhaps even non-guitarists find these posts worth following. Guitarists who want to improve their technique as well as musicianship and performance skills should apply themselves as Read More

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Classical Guitar Immersion June 17th-24th, 2016

Posted on July 30, 2015 by

Classical Guitar Immersion – Performance Development June 17th-24th, 2016 CGI is an immersion experience where 7 guitarists join me for a week of performance preparation on the historic Columbia River Gorge at the Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, Oregon. In this close and intimate setting students get personal attention through daily masterclasses, ensemble Read More

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Classical Guitar Immersion 2014 – Performance Anxiety Rehab

Posted on March 3, 2014 by

The 9th Annual Classical Guitar Immersion is almost sold out! If you want to learn to overcome performance anxiety then I hope you’ll join me for a wonderful week, a guitar ‘immersion’ on the beautiful Columbia River Gorge outside Portland, Oregon! My performances in Carnegie Recital Hall, Wigmore Hall and the Kennedy Center for the Read More

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Classical Guitar Immersion ’13 Student Recital – Free Admission

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

The 9th Annual Classical Guitar Immersion Student Recital will take place on Thursday, June 2oth at 7:30 pm at the Community Music Center located at 3350 S.E. Francis in Portland, Oregon. Performers will include: Yen Nguyen from Newport, Oregon; Sunny Mudge from San Luis Obispo, California; James Walker, from Seattle, Washington; Tom Page from Baltimore, Read More

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Pepe Romero Master Class and Concert

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Just a quick post to remind everyone of the rare opportunity we have coming up April 25th & 26th. One of the most recognized guitarists in the world, Pepe Romero is being presenting both in master class and concert by William Jenks and the Portland Classic Guitar. I’m honored to say that I’ve been chosen Read More

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Getting More from a Master Class

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

When preparing for a master class, whether you plan on auditing or performing, proper preparation can make a big difference in what you learn from the masters. The following are ideas I’ve gained from decades of auditing and performing in master classes, as well as giving them. My hope is to show you how to Read More

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Classical Guitar Immersion Student Recital – Thursday, June 21st 7:30 pm at CMC – Free Admission

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

The 8th Annual Classical Guitar Immersion Student Recital will take place on Thursday, June 21st at 7:30 pm at the Community Music Center located at 3350 S.E. Francis in Portland, Oregon. Performers will include: Yen Nguyen, Newport, Oregon; Sue Williams, Grants Pass, Oregon; Charlie Schultz, Atlanta, Georgia; Tom Page, Baltimore, Maryland; Doug Campbell, Lee Hess Read More

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Getting More out of Your Guitar Lessons

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

In our last installment, we discussed how to get more out of your practice time.  Next, we’ll discuss how to get more out of your guitar lessons. While lessons can be expensive, they can also move your playing forward much more quickly than if you study on your own. This post will cover how to Read More

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Europe Summer 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Here are a couple of slide shows from my recent European performances. It was a dreamlike tour; a week in Bavaria where I was reunited with soprano Janet Chvatal with a cavalcade of performers, (another guitarist, singers and orchestra) in the Neuschwanstein Castle. Neuschwanstein Castle Performance 2011 Slideshow Then it was a beautiful week on Read More

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