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Carmel Guitar Society Guitar Retreat and Workshop
I’ll be attending this event in Pacific Grove, California this week. I’m excited to play guitar and to attend some workshops, as well as to talk. Here is a brief outline of what I plan to talk about Topics for … Continue reading
Gyan Riley, Arooj Aftab
Monday (Jan 20) went to the Arooj Aftab concert in Vancouver. Before the concert, during dinner, Gyan told me about his new album, Winter Sun. Which should be available in the usual formats soon. Gyan was part of the band … Continue reading
Today in the kitchen
My finishing room. I have a couple in process.
Shawna’s Guitar : Guitar damage assessment.
A local Blaine business person (Shawna, of The Living Pantry) brought her guitar to me to assess it’s situation. So I made a video to detail the situation. Some good helpful comments by you tubers
Raphael Feuillatre Concert experience
It’s been five days since I went to to see Raphael Feuillatre at the Vancouver Playhouse and Wow. This is among the top concerts I have ever attended, musically, emotionally, and personally. Mind and heart permanently changed. Thank you Raphael, … Continue reading
Mystery: What is this thing on the guitar?
Let me know what you think.
I made Mel a guitar 20 years ago, and here he is buying this lovely…. And seeming to appreciate it, even though it is slightly used. Before sending it off, I touched up the finish, and made and attached an … Continue reading
Update from Valerie
Last year Valerie got a new guitar I built for her. After having it for a year, she seems to be enjoying it. Hi, So nice to hear from you. I was just thinking about the fact that I’ve had … Continue reading
Homage to 4 guitars and a life of building
Here is a video for lovers of classical guitars. It was made by Antigoni Goni about 4 guitars, each built by Jose Romanillos before his passing. It’s quite a beautiful video, and certainly meaningful to me: I went to Spain … Continue reading