Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast with Adam Rafferty

Summary, Episode 12: Steeped in the tradition of the folk guitar, but constantly refined by his classical studies, Ulli Bögershausen’s playing continues to leave audiences with the best of both worlds. His playing has been called “breathtaking in its intertwined harmonies and its unfailing timing.” His performances have been considered “as if from a fairy […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in New York City, and currently...

Summary, Episode 11: FGH-0011: Interview with Emil Ernebro – Country, Jazz, & Fingerstyle Guitar Powerhouse from Sweden Emil Ernebro is one of the leading fingerstyle guitar players today – offering a virtuosic blend of country, jazz and fingerstyle guitar. Show Notes: In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, we chat about his early […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in New York City, and currently spending...

Summary, Episode 10: Interview with Sönke Meinen – Guitarist, Composer and Winner of the 2016 “Guitar Masters” Competition. Sönke Meinen is one of the new masters of the guitar. His technical prowess and poetic compositions leave listeners spellbound and guitarists asking “how does he do it?” Show Notes: In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in New York City, and currently spending most of...

Summary, Episode 9: In this listener Q & A episode, my guitar student Frank asks about how to stay calm and overcome nervousness and panic while performing solo guitar on stage. I share my 15 best tips for staying calm, focused and relaxed. 1 – 7: “Practical” points. These points address preparation as opposed to […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in New York City, and currently spending most of my time on tour playing concerts...

Summary, Episode 8: Interview with Robin Bullock – Celtic Guitar, Mandolin, Cittern and More… Hailed as a “Celtic Guitar God” by Baltimore City Paper and “one of the best folk instrumentalists in the business” by Sing Out! Magazine, Robin Bullock is one of the preeminent acoustic music masters of our time. His virtuosity on guitar, […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in New York City, and currently spending most of my time on...

Summary, Episode 7: Interview with Master Guitarist Mike Dowling, Master of American Roots, Bottleneck Blues, Ragtime and More… Mike Dowling plays bottleneck blues guitar, fingerstyle, vintage swing, ragtime, and more with grace wit and dexterity. Mike digs deep into the musical bag of American roots guitar, favoring the melodic Piedmont style of acoustic blues masters […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in New York City, and...

Summary, Episode 6: Interview with legendary percussive guitar innovator Preston Reed. One of the most influential and innovative guitarists of the past quarter century, Preston Reed invented integrated percussive guitar playing in the late 1980’s, revolutionising the way the acoustic guitar is played and inspiring generations of musicians around the world ever since. Employing multi-voiced […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in...

Summary, Episode 5: In this episdode you will hear a personal interview with guitarist and composer Bill Cooley. Bill Cooley has been called “one of Nashville’s most respected sidemen” by Guitar Player Magazine. He has toured and recorded with Kathy Mattea for over 28 years. Bill has also toured with Merle Haggard, Reba McEntire, and […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in New York City, and currently spending most of my time on...

Summary, Episode 4: In this episdode you will hear a personal interview with guitarist and composer Al Petteway. Show Notes: FGH-0004: Interview With Al Petteway – Grammy & Indie Award Winning Fingerstyle Guitarist and Composer In this episode of the Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Al Petteway gives his thoughts and insights on: His wide array […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in New York City, and currently spending most...

Summary, Episode 3: In this episdode you will hear an exclusive interview with Celtic Fingerstyle Guitar Master Tony McManus. Show Notes: In this episode Tony tells us what Celtic music is, his influences & background plus he demonstrates techniques on the guitar live for us. 4:53 Tony tells us what Celtic music is, where it’ […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in New York City, and currently spending most of my time on tour...

Summary, Episode 2: In this episode we have student Q & A. Ben from Virginia asks… “How do you maintain a repertoire of several fingerstyle guitar pieces and also learn new tunes, arrangements and concepts?” I have 8 points that I mention in this episode, so here is a quick review. Show Notes: 8 points […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in New York City, and currently spending most of my time on tour playing concerts and doing...

Summary Episode 1: Welcome to the new Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout Podcast, Episode 1. In this very first episode we have student Q & A. Gary from New Zealand asks… “How will practicing triplet based rhythms like 6/8 make my straight 4/4 time better for fingerstyle guitar?” One of the most important aspects of guitar playing […] Author information adamrafferty I’m Adam Rafferty – a guitar player born and raised in New York City, and currently spending most of my time on tour playing...