by Serge Pierro | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Book Review: Harmonic Mechanisms for Guitar – Volumes 1,2 & 3 When I first saw “Harmonic Mechanisms for Guitar” displayed at a music store back in 1980, I was fascinated by the material and was stunned that there were three volumes of it....
by Serge Pierro | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Book Review: The Art of Two-Line Improvisation Jimmy Wyble’s “The Art of Two-Line Improvisation” is considered by many to be a classic. Let’s take a look at what this book has to offer to the Contrapuntal guitarist. Jimmy Wyble’s Classical Country While...
by Serge Pierro | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Book Review: “The Bible of Classical Guitar Technique” When it comes to guitar technique, the history of Classical Guitar goes back hundreds of years, and not surprisingly there is a rich history of material available. It is rare that a more...
by Serge Pierro | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Universal 7 Deluxe” Guitar Review Ever since I heard my teacher, Howard Morgen, play his 7 string through his stereo setup, I have been fascinated by the concept of bass strings coming out of one speaker and the guitar out of another. The...
by Serge Pierro | Jul 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
6 Amazing Fingerstyle Guitarists That You Should Know With the historic influence of rock, blues and jazz, and in particular their use of a pick, it is often forgotten that fingerstyle guitar was previously the norm. Classical guitar has long been the...
by Serge Pierro | May 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Developing a Unique Style Whether you are a musician, artist, or anyone involved in a creative pursuit, it is often asked, “How do I get my own style? Let’s take a look at some approaches and concepts that address that question. Courage I tell...
by Serge Pierro | Mar 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
7 Powerful Elements Becoming a Virtuoso Students often ask me, “What does it take to become a virtuoso?”. This week I’ll share 7 elements that will help you on your path to becoming a virtuoso. DESIRE Perhaps first, and foremost, is the...
by Serge Pierro | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Music As a Language Over the years I have studied: Italian, French, Spanish and Japanese. However, the only language that I can still speak “fluently” has been Music. Music can easily be observed as a language, and I often use the similarities as examples...
by Serge Pierro | Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Fascinating Guitar Synths Historic Overview I have long been fascinated by concept of guitar synths. The idea of being able to play any instrument, via the guitar, seemed to be a dream come true. Unfortunately, the dream has never been fully...
by Serge Pierro | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dynamic Guitar Practice: 12-16 Hours a Day! Over the years I have been asked by many students what is it like to practice guitar 12-16 hours a day. Needless to say, it was both exhausting, and yet, at the same time – exhilarating! And while...
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