Classical Guitar Composers Podcast

In this episode I discuss a new technique for overcoming recording difficulties, why staff paper makes me angry, and come to terms with Halloween Kills. The episode ends with a great piece by Fadi Rachid.

In this episode I discuss why you shouldn't keep your guitar in the case, my thoughts on the Jerry Garcia casting, and my feelings on the "music" of John Cage.  The episode ends with 12 Studies by Martin Slater.

In this episode, I discuss music in the works, neighbor problems, and we revisit music by Daniel Ainsworth. I am then joined by Jeremy Showgren and Parker Robinson for a special discussion on Friday the 13th movies.

In this episode, I discuss music in the works, neighbor problems, and we revisit music by Daniel Ainsworth. I am then joined by Jeremy Showgren and Parker Robinson for a special discussion on Friday the 13th movies.

In this short episode, I talk about saying goodbye to the beloved family dog, and debate names for a fishing boat. We cap off the episode with music by Oliver Waterman. 

In episode 32 I discuss my latest approach to composing and overcoming writer's block. Topics also include some recent horror movies I've seen and how Grateful Dead music belongs on the classical guitar. The show caps off with 2 great pieces by Jared S. Coffin.

In this episode I'm pleased to be joined by guitarist and luthier, Kristian Heim to discuss all things classical guitar building. The episode features music by Kristian Heim and Freya Shaw.

In this episode I'm pleased to be joined by guitarist and luthier, Kristian Heim to discuss all things classical guitar building. The episode features music by Kristian Heim and Freya Shaw.

Topics include unapologetic love for the Grateful Dead, and classical guitar reference on a tv show, and home recording setup. The show finishes with 3 pieces by Etienne de Lavaulx.

Topics include greatest hits albums, worst hits albums, and what brings any good concert to a screeching halt. The show closes with 2 pieces by Martin Slater.

Topics include memorization, pieces that are more enjoyable to play than listen to, and some classical guitar hiding in a cinematic masterpiece. The show concludes with fantastic music by Bob Wilson.

In this episode I discuss 2 musical forms that I struggle to compose in, and then talk about Sliders (not the Duane Allman kind). I close the show with an old recording of one of my first compositions for guitar.

A listener offers another movie featuring classical guitar, I talk about how much I hated The Craft: Legacy, and we finish with excellent music from Bob Wilson and Freya Shaw.

Topics include an amazing gift from a listener, more and writers block, and we finish off with music by Daniel Ainsworth.

Topics include children's recital etiquette, writer's block, Danglers in Italy, and more on Julian Bream. Did Julian have a stalker? The episode concludes with fantastic works by Etienne De Lavaulx.

An episode within an episode. The show features a fall themed collection of guitar pieces, and is then followed by a battle between my friend, Jeremy Showgren and myself to draft the best roster of horror movies. Spoiler alert: I destroy him.

An episode within an episode. The show features a fall themed collection of guitar pieces, and is then followed by a battle between my friend, Jeremy Showgren and myself to draft the best roster of horror movies. Spoiler alert: I destroy him.

In this episode, I mention the first horror movie I ever saw, discuss the benefits of having a mean violin teacher, and read a ghostly email. Not a lot of guitar talk in this episode, but it's made up for with some fantastic compositions by Etienne de Lavaulx.

After a few words on the passing of a legend, Julian Bream, Composer and guitarist, Scott Niebauer joins me to discuss a wide range of topics, including his guitar beginnings, the importance of practicing composition, musical influences, and of course, iced tea. We then hear Scott's latest composition, and a great piece from Paul Horn.

After a few words on the passing of a legend, Julian Bream, Composer and guitarist, Scott Niebauer joins me to discuss a wide range of topics, including his guitar beginnings, the importance of practicing composition, musical influences, and of course, iced tea. We then hear Scott's latest composition, and a great piece from Paul Horn.

Topics include a club I'd like to join, superhero movies, Ennio Morricone, and we hear the music of Christopher Mclaren, and Gísli Jóhann Grétarsson.

Topics include "Rock Symphonies," weird composers, Hans Zimmer, and other things I don't like. The show ends with fantastic music by David Malmberg.

In this episode I make a confession, respond to email, and enjoy great music from Freya Shaw and Andrew Aylward.

Topics include composing solos vs ensembles and an alternative ending to Escape From New York. The show ends with a fantastic guitar concerto by Mark Francis.

In this episode I'm joined by Parker Robinson to further breakdown recording methods. Sort of. We get easily side-tracked. We then revisit music from a previous episode by Andrew Aylward.

Topics include major to minor key ratios among composers, an artificial symphony, and an overrated horror movie. The show ends with 4 excellent pieces by Scott Niebauer.

Episode 13 topics include the things we give up for classical guitar, coming to appreciate composers through learning, and why New Years is the worst holiday. The show ends with fantastic music by Thomas Lyng Poulsen.

In this episode I discuss Giuliani (not that one), the Classical period, the so called "Black Crowes" reunion tour, and we listen to the music of Lance Olivieri.

In this episode, I drone on for about 20 minutes mostly about horror movies, and then we take a musical walk through the graveyard.

Topics include broken nails, Abba, and Villa-Lobos etudes. The episode ends with fantastic guitar duos from Daniel Ainsworth.

Topics include "The Maestro", a guitar recital in Prague, and music by Kristian Heim.

Special guest Parker Robinson joins the podcast to talk about recording techniques, mic placements, Dune, Disc Golf, and much more. The show ends with a fantastic guitar suite by Scott A. Niebauer.

Special guest Parker Robinson joins the podcast to talk about recording techniques, mic placements, Dune, Disc Golf, and much more. The show ends with a fantastic guitar suite by Scott A. Niebauer.

In this episode I premier a brand new guitar duo, and we look back through the 2018 year. 

A caprice for guitar quintet, the airing of grievances, a Prelude by Andrew Aylward, and a brief appearance from a famous person.

Excellent guitar music from David Malmberg and Travis Turcotte, a surprise caller, and Stewie Griffen wants to know if you're ever going to finish that Sonata you've been working on.

Topics include Bob Ross, getting to know your host, and features music by Stephen Kenyon and David Malmberg, plus a bonus passacaglia.

Court composers, a top 10 list, and music by composers Jacob Ellison and John Hall.

In episode 2 of the CGC Podcast I give updates about getting in touch with the show, reflect on a guitar recital in Salt Lake City, and we hear "Lake Suite" by Andrei Krylov.

This is the maiden voyage of the Classical Guitar Composers Podcast, the place where you get to send in recordings of your own original compositions for the classical guitar, and we play them on the show.  If you have a guitar piece you'd like to submit for the next episode, email an mp3 file and a short description to [email protected].

Enjoy!