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Tom Strahle:
Los Angeles Studio Guitarist & Songwriter.
I've been writing songs for over twenty years (if you don't count the book of Beatlesque tunes I wrote when I was seven). But it wasn't until I started leading worship in 1996 that I began to develop a desire to write worship songs. I've always enjoyed writing. I almost consider it as necessary to my well being as breathing. I feel that there is a part of my heart and/or mind that is exposed with each song. In the case of the songs I've written for Porch this is definitely true. In the case of the praise and worship songs I've written I hope to be as invisible as possible as I write about or to our Lord and Savior. I believe that we were created for one primary purpose and that is to worship our God. He doesn't even need us to witness for Him (although I believe that is a vital part of a Christian walk) His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature are clearly seen in His creation ...so that they are without excuse (Romans 1:19,20).The songs below were written for God's glorification and the Church's edification ...
Los Angeles Studio Guitarist & Songwriter.
I've been writing songs for over twenty years (if you don't count the book of Beatlesque tunes I wrote when I was seven). But it wasn't until I started leading worship in 1996 that I began to develop a desire to write worship songs. I've always enjoyed writing. I almost consider it as necessary to my well being as breathing. I feel that there is a part of my heart and/or mind that is exposed with each song. In the case of the songs I've written for Porch this is definitely true. In the case of the praise and worship songs I've written I hope to be as invisible as possible as I write about or to our Lord and Savior. I believe that we were created for one primary purpose and that is to worship our God. He doesn't even need us to witness for Him (although I believe that is a vital part of a Christian walk) His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature are clearly seen in His creation ...so that they are without excuse (Romans 1:19,20).The songs below were written for God's glorification and the Church's edification ...
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Born and raised in PA. Enjoyed singing as a child and was interested in the drums, but did not seriously start studying music until the age of 14. After buying a guitar, I immediately began private lessons with Ron Shank (instructor at "Beam's Music School" in PA). After 9 months of studying with him, I became more and more serious, and started practicing up to 12 hours a day. A few months after that, he told me that there was nothing else he could teach me, and I was declared his "best student ever" out of his 1000+ students and his 30+ years of teaching... Which is something that he loves to tell people about whenever I'm around (his positive attitude and supportive nature had a lot to do with my development as a guitarist). I now teach Ron when I am in PA.
After my lessons with Ron ended, I began a period of independant study and started giving private lessons. That continued for a couple years. Then I took a personal break from music (although I continued to teach), and began a period of reading hundreds of books on anything that I thought might help me gain an understanding about the nature of existence ...
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Jonathan Adams: composer-guitarist:
Thanks for visiting! In addition to information about Jonathan and his music, you will also find fun and valuable resources for classical and fingerstyle guitarists. Join the mailing list to receive information about new sheet music releases as well as CD's and performances. You will also be automatically entered in our CD giveaway! Enjoy the site, if you have questions or comments please contact us.
guitar tips: The Capricious Caddis
This study is one that I use frequently as a warm-up exercise. It is also included in the soon to be released book from Mel Bay publications entitled Getting into Fingerstyle Guitar. This study is called "The Capricious Caddis." A caddis is a water bug, and because this piece uses slurs it reminded me of the erratic or "capricious" movements of a water bug. The entire piece is based on slurs, which are also known as "hammer-on’s" and "pull-off’s." In order to properly execute slurs and other challenging fingerings, it is very important to keep your fingers and left hand in the optimal position.
In addition to slurs, there are many instances in fingerstyle pieces in which the player must achieve long stretches or unorthodox hand positions in order to achieve the desired harmony. These hand positions are much easier to achieve if the correct "hand posture" is adhered to. Let’s look at some of the main points of correct "hand posture". These points describe the "general" or "home base" hand position. Of course your hand position changes angles throughout the performance of a piece, but this is the basic position ...
Thanks for visiting! In addition to information about Jonathan and his music, you will also find fun and valuable resources for classical and fingerstyle guitarists. Join the mailing list to receive information about new sheet music releases as well as CD's and performances. You will also be automatically entered in our CD giveaway! Enjoy the site, if you have questions or comments please contact us.
guitar tips: The Capricious Caddis
This study is one that I use frequently as a warm-up exercise. It is also included in the soon to be released book from Mel Bay publications entitled Getting into Fingerstyle Guitar. This study is called "The Capricious Caddis." A caddis is a water bug, and because this piece uses slurs it reminded me of the erratic or "capricious" movements of a water bug. The entire piece is based on slurs, which are also known as "hammer-on’s" and "pull-off’s." In order to properly execute slurs and other challenging fingerings, it is very important to keep your fingers and left hand in the optimal position.
In addition to slurs, there are many instances in fingerstyle pieces in which the player must achieve long stretches or unorthodox hand positions in order to achieve the desired harmony. These hand positions are much easier to achieve if the correct "hand posture" is adhered to. Let’s look at some of the main points of correct "hand posture". These points describe the "general" or "home base" hand position. Of course your hand position changes angles throughout the performance of a piece, but this is the basic position ...
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Classical Guitarist, Electric Guitarist and Harmonicist.
Steve Marchena is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, where he majored in Guitar Performance. While at Berklee, he studied under Bill Bounocore, Chris Hendrikson, Jon Finn, Tomo Fujita, Joe Stump and David Newsam. His recent concert appearances include performances at Gillette Stadium, Jordan Hall, Copley Square Park, The Lebanon Opera House, The Timberlane Performance Center, The North Port Performance Center, Berklee College of Music, Ryle's Jazz Club, The House of Blues, The Knitting Factory, The Middle East and the Boston Hatch Shell. Steve won the Northeast Finals of Guitarmageddon 2004 and has played concerts opening for Al Di Meola, Nuno Bettencourt and Jon Finn. Steve is currently a member of "The Back Bay Guitar Trio", "Hypaspace" and "Rev. Bob and The Darkness". He is also a cast member of "Cirque du Singe Brise", and does substitute teaching at Berklee College of Music ...
Classical Guitarist, Electric Guitarist and Harmonicist.
Steve Marchena is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, where he majored in Guitar Performance. While at Berklee, he studied under Bill Bounocore, Chris Hendrikson, Jon Finn, Tomo Fujita, Joe Stump and David Newsam. His recent concert appearances include performances at Gillette Stadium, Jordan Hall, Copley Square Park, The Lebanon Opera House, The Timberlane Performance Center, The North Port Performance Center, Berklee College of Music, Ryle's Jazz Club, The House of Blues, The Knitting Factory, The Middle East and the Boston Hatch Shell. Steve won the Northeast Finals of Guitarmageddon 2004 and has played concerts opening for Al Di Meola, Nuno Bettencourt and Jon Finn. Steve is currently a member of "The Back Bay Guitar Trio", "Hypaspace" and "Rev. Bob and The Darkness". He is also a cast member of "Cirque du Singe Brise", and does substitute teaching at Berklee College of Music ...
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Welcome to the official website of the Robert Cray Band!
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LOS ANGELES – The Robert Cray Band kicked off 2005 by completing their new CD, Twenty, and by notching their 1000th gig with the band's current lineup. The new album combines the band’s skills with legendary, Grammy winning engineer Don Smith (The Rolling Stones, Ry Cooder, Miles Davis) to craft an intelligent and sophisticated CD that draws from a diverse pool of influences to create a signature sound and a varied menu of songs.
Twenty, like its predecessor Time Will Tell, was co-produced by Cray along with Jim Pugh, his keyboardist of 16 years. Set for May 24 street date, fans can look for U.S. tour dates throughout the balance of the year.
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The Robert Cray Band set to extend milestone of 1,000th live performances as a unit with extensive worldwide touring
LOS ANGELES – The Robert Cray Band kicked off 2005 by completing their new CD, Twenty, and by notching their 1000th gig with the band's current lineup. The new album combines the band’s skills with legendary, Grammy winning engineer Don Smith (The Rolling Stones, Ry Cooder, Miles Davis) to craft an intelligent and sophisticated CD that draws from a diverse pool of influences to create a signature sound and a varied menu of songs.
Twenty, like its predecessor Time Will Tell, was co-produced by Cray along with Jim Pugh, his keyboardist of 16 years. Set for May 24 street date, fans can look for U.S. tour dates throughout the balance of the year.
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Muriel's new vocal and instrumental CD "Wildcat" is inspired by experiences along the road, complete with the stories behind each song. With guest artists Duane Eddy, Stanley Jordan, Mark Kibble, Danny Gottlieb, Stuart Duncan, Annie Selleck, Nicki Parrott, John Colianni, Tom Roady, and members of the Nashville Chamber Orchestra. Lessons:
Arranging Techniques, Guitar Workshop / Up-close
Learn how to connect with the core of emotion in any style of music.
This is a unique opportunity to discuss with Muriel her open-minded attention to detail as well as the inspirations behind her compositions and arrangements. Includes right and left hand techniques in a variety of guitar styles, harmonic techniques and principles that can be applied to performing, arranging & composing. Muriel may also have some new hands-on techniques, and easy but cool riffs to teach. Open to guitarists of all levels.
OK to bring (optional): tape recorder, small video camera, guitar, pen & paper.
Cost $(TBA), Includes two free sets of GHS strings.
Workshop descriptions
Workshop #1: Guitar Workshop Up-Close
In this informal interactive workshop, Muriel Anderson will intersperse performance with lively discussion. This is a unique opportunity to discuss with her as she shares the inspirations behind some of her compositions and her heartfelt approach to music. This workshop will also explore techniques and tricks to better playing and becoming a better musician. Muriel will also have some new hands-on techniques, riffs, or tunes to teach. Handouts will be provided, open to guitarists of all levels.
You may bring (optional): tape recorder, small video camera, guitar, pen & paper.
Muriel also can be booked to teach the following workshops:
Workshop #2: Easy Fingerstyle (Fingerstyle and Flatpicking Basics)
You can make your playing sound smoother and more professional, even if you are just a beginner! You will learn several simplified solos, including the Peanuts theme. This individualized workshop will cover hand technique in the context of learning new music.
Workshop #3: Fun and Flashy Fingerstyle (Intermediate Fingerstyle)
Learn to play cool and easy fingerstyle solos in the style of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Paul Simon, with Muriel's sense of finesse and style.
Workshop #4: Connecting The Heart To The Hands
Explore the techniques and philosophy to better playing and becoming a more sensitive musician. Muriel's open-minded attention to detail allows her to connect with the core or emotion in each style of music. Class includes harmonic techniques and principles that can be applied to interpreting, arranging and composing.
Workshop #5: Guitar Playing Around The World
Expand your guitar playing by exploring music from a variety of cultures. Arrangements at several levels will accommodate differing levels of ability. This class will lead you to seek out the nuances that will allow you to connect with the core of emotion in each style of music, and serve as a catalyst to new techniques and to explore different approaches to music.
Sweeping Harmonic Chords: There are almost endless ways to play harmonics on the guitar. The basic concept is to play a string or strings while lightly touching exactly at a fraction of the string such as the halfway point (or 1/3 or 1/4 of the string length). Any manner that you can 1) touch the string exactly at that point and 2) activate the string on either side of that point (either by striking, plucking, bowing, or tapping on that point) will produce the harmonic ...
Arranging Techniques, Guitar Workshop / Up-close
Learn how to connect with the core of emotion in any style of music.
This is a unique opportunity to discuss with Muriel her open-minded attention to detail as well as the inspirations behind her compositions and arrangements. Includes right and left hand techniques in a variety of guitar styles, harmonic techniques and principles that can be applied to performing, arranging & composing. Muriel may also have some new hands-on techniques, and easy but cool riffs to teach. Open to guitarists of all levels.
OK to bring (optional): tape recorder, small video camera, guitar, pen & paper.
Cost $(TBA), Includes two free sets of GHS strings.
Workshop descriptions
Workshop #1: Guitar Workshop Up-Close
In this informal interactive workshop, Muriel Anderson will intersperse performance with lively discussion. This is a unique opportunity to discuss with her as she shares the inspirations behind some of her compositions and her heartfelt approach to music. This workshop will also explore techniques and tricks to better playing and becoming a better musician. Muriel will also have some new hands-on techniques, riffs, or tunes to teach. Handouts will be provided, open to guitarists of all levels.
You may bring (optional): tape recorder, small video camera, guitar, pen & paper.
Muriel also can be booked to teach the following workshops:
Workshop #2: Easy Fingerstyle (Fingerstyle and Flatpicking Basics)
You can make your playing sound smoother and more professional, even if you are just a beginner! You will learn several simplified solos, including the Peanuts theme. This individualized workshop will cover hand technique in the context of learning new music.
Workshop #3: Fun and Flashy Fingerstyle (Intermediate Fingerstyle)
Learn to play cool and easy fingerstyle solos in the style of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, Paul Simon, with Muriel's sense of finesse and style.
Workshop #4: Connecting The Heart To The Hands
Explore the techniques and philosophy to better playing and becoming a more sensitive musician. Muriel's open-minded attention to detail allows her to connect with the core or emotion in each style of music. Class includes harmonic techniques and principles that can be applied to interpreting, arranging and composing.
Workshop #5: Guitar Playing Around The World
Expand your guitar playing by exploring music from a variety of cultures. Arrangements at several levels will accommodate differing levels of ability. This class will lead you to seek out the nuances that will allow you to connect with the core of emotion in each style of music, and serve as a catalyst to new techniques and to explore different approaches to music.
Sweeping Harmonic Chords: There are almost endless ways to play harmonics on the guitar. The basic concept is to play a string or strings while lightly touching exactly at a fraction of the string such as the halfway point (or 1/3 or 1/4 of the string length). Any manner that you can 1) touch the string exactly at that point and 2) activate the string on either side of that point (either by striking, plucking, bowing, or tapping on that point) will produce the harmonic ...
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