All Things Six Strings

Classical Guitarist Scott Kritzer discusses his various athletic-like approaches to guitar techniques that focus on avoiding physical problems experienced by guitarists after many years (and hours) of practice. Additionally, there is information about his upcoming free online workshop and his annual Guitar Retreat, which your podcast host Rick Cox, hopes to attend next year. We could all use a guitar-related vacation! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Graceful and multifaceted guitarist Muriel Anderson takes time from her touring and sailing to ports known and unknown around the world to talk about her travels, original compositions, and the inspirational moments behind the music. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Host Rick Cox talks to Andrew York guitarist, prolific composer, Grammy Winner, and founding member of the LA Guitar Quartet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

All Things Six Strings is excited to announce the release of Michael Partington's 11th CD featuring music written over the last ten years by Bryan Johanson, and almost all premiere recordings. Released by Canadian publishers Les Productions d'Oz, it'll be available through Michael's website (www.michaelpartington.com) and locally at the Rosewood Guitar (www.rosewoodguitar.com. Eventually, you'll be able to find it on Spotify, iTunes and elsewhere... Scores for the pieces are available at Productions d'Oz. Clocking in at just over 73 minutes, it includes selections from 'The Illustrated Guitar' (2023), 'Oranges' (2022), 'Sonatine-Cahier' (2017) in its entirety, the monumental 'Hearing the Things Itself' (2021), and the delightful 'Magic Serenade' (2013). Listen to the episode as Rick and Michael discuss his newest release and several other guitar topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Alan Mearns began his musical studies with the classical violin at age five, switching to the guitar at age ten. Moving to the United States in his late teens, he studied classical guitar performance with Douglas James at Appalachian State University (where he held the prestigious Fletcher Scholarship) and with Stanley Yates at Austin Peay State University. In this podcast, we discuss his composition 'Oracion' which, in this humble podcast host's opinion, is destined to become a major work for the guitar. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Guitar Orchestra of Seattle co-founder and conductor Mark Hilliard Wilson talks with Rick about the orchestra's beginnings, history, and recent recording projects. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Rick talks with Chicago area Jazz Guitarist and former, now retired, Navy Band musician Geordie Kelly. Discussions revolve around Geordie's study and application of the original playing styles, chord progressions, and voicings used by early jazz guitarists, using the premier method of learning by listening instead of learning by video and his approach to improvisation. For a great summary of a career and the benefits of working in military bands, hang around for the outtake after the ending theme music! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Guitarists and Kithara Project co-founders Adam Levin and Matthew Rohde talk about the Kithara Project its mission to bring the classical guitar to young people through its tuition-free programs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

The great English guitarist Carlos Bonell discusses his amazing guitar story and history which includes a laundry list of famous musicians such as John Williams and Paul McCartney. We also delve into the artist that is Carlos Bonell. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Brian Wright - Guitar Repairman by day, guitarist with The Pony Express Band by night. Brian is what better than 90% of guitarists are, folks with day jobs who love making music by night, typically on weekends, and share their love of music. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Aaron Larget-Caplan visits All Things Six Strings and discusses the recent release of his "In God's Time" CD featuring his newly transcribed works of J.S. Bach and, of course, other guitar-related topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Guest Mike Grande, owner of three, count em, three, music schools, the superb online music lesson platform Rockoutlive.live, and creator of Card Chords discusses his life as a guitarist and entrepreneur. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Host Rick Cox talks with Alan Mearns about his transcription and his recent recording of the great Bach Chaconne. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

This is one of my favorite interviews. Michael is a dedicated, devoted, and determined musical artist. He overcame what would have been the end of many classical guitarists' careers by sheer willpower, adaptability, and versatility to place himself as one of the great guitarists of our time. It was our great pleasure to interview him. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Now old friends (one of us is A Lot older than the other) Rick and Aaron talk about the GUITARV and Aaron's recordings with an emphasis on his latest project and release "Honey Cadence." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Enjoy this great interview with Seattle Classical Guitarist, teacher, and composer Michael Nicolella. Michael is a highly versatile artist with a solid background in classical, Jazz, Rock, and other styles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

A great interview with Finnish Guitarist Patrik Kleemola. I discovered Patrik through his YouTube Channel and was pleasantly surprised. His video and audio work, which he does himself, is outstanding. His playing and musicianship are even better. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.

Aaron and Rick discuss Aaron's new CD release "A Guitar Holiday" as well as The Lullaby Project and, as always, other guitar-related topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/all-things-six-strings--3207142/support.