The Guitar Journal

Fingerstyle guitarist Adam Rafferty shares his journey from jazz roots to hip-hop influences and fingerstyle mastery. He discusses groove, mentorship, and the challenges of building a sustainable music career, with insights from legends like Tommy Emmanuel and Wes Montgomery.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Adam Rafferty and His Journey
• 00:48 Early Musical Influences and Beginnings
• 06:02 Transitioning to Jazz and Classical Guitar
• 12:08 The Hip-Hop Experience and Its Impact
• 18:02 The Unexpected Success of 'Edelweiss'
• 21:58 Finding a New Path in Jazz
• 30:09 Navigating the Jazz Scene in New York
• 33:39 Crossing Musical Boundaries
• 36:57 The Power of Blues
• 38:41 The Essence of Live Performance
• 41:54 The Groove and Its Origins
• 43:45 Finding My Path as a Guitarist
• 46:56 Discovering New Musical Influences
• 52:57 The Shift to Fingerstyle Guitar
• 58:46 Building a Sustainable Music Career
• 01:06:29 Exploring Fingerstyle Techniques and Influences
• 01:17:55 The Journey to Finding the Right Sound
• 01:28:39 Groove Over Speed: The Essence of Rhythm
• 01:32:12 Connecting with the Audience Through Music

Jesse Paliotto interviews fingerstyle guitarist Emil Ernebro about his journey, influences, and techniques. They discuss blending styles, Pro Guitar education, modern recording, and tips on improvisation and practice.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Fingerstyle Guitar and Emil Ernebro
02:54 Emil's Musical Journey and Influences
05:42 Developing Fingerstyle Technique
08:50 The Impact of Tommy Emmanuel
11:49 Building Skills in Fingerstyle Guitar
14:58 Pro Guitar: An Online Learning Platform
18:02 Teaching and Learning Fingerstyle Guitar
28:24 The Endless Journey of Learning Music
30:14 Navigating Music Licensing Challenges
33:48 The Importance of Personal Guidance in Music Education
37:15 Recording Albums in the Modern Era
42:48 The Shift from Albums to Individual Songs
47:35 The Value of Focused Practice
52:41 The Reality Behind Effortless Playing
58:29 Creating Music You Love
59:18 Recording Electric Guitar: Simple Setup
01:00:59 Quick Hit Questions: Insights from Emil
01:02:40 Musical Inspirations: Current Playlist
01:05:44 Discovering New Musicians: The Milk Carton Kids
01:08:20 Improvisation and Risk-Taking in Music
01:11:43 The Importance of Key Changes in Performance
01:14:54 Guitar Gear Dreams: Emil's Ideal Guitar
01:25:07 Closing Thoughts and Online Presence

Jesse Paliotto chats with Tim Lerch about his journey, fingerstyle guitar, Ted Greene's impact, his new platform TimsGuitarWorkshop.com, and navigating music in the digital age. Discover insights on artistry, emotional connection, and the quest for the perfect guitar.

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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Tim Lerch and His Journey
09:04 - The Impact of Ted Greene on Tim's Career 
17:16 - Balancing Diverse Musical Projects
27:40 - Launching TimsGuitarWorkshop.com
34:36 - Teaching and Learning Approaches
41:27 - The Business of Music Distribution
58:25 - Staying True to Artistic Integrity
01:03:49 - The Influence of Bill Evans
01:10:24 - The Essence of Musical Restraint
01:18:44 - The Quest for the Perfect Guitar