Right Hand Review
I often get questions about my right hand fingerstyle technique, so in this video I tried to cover it all!
Guitar Tour
You folks seem to be about as interested in the guitars I play as the music, so I figured it was high time to tackle all the guitar related questions!
Passim Spring II Class: Celtic Songs
Five week Celtic singing class at the Passim School of Music this May, every Thursday from 6:30-7:45pm.
Guitar Tutorial: Geordie + Ideas for Drop D Accompaniment
I received a few requests for a breakdown of my arrangement of “Geordie,” so here it is!
I made a Patreon!
Thanks to some encouraging feedback from supporters, I’ve finally started a Patreon page!
March 17 Workshop: Celtic Ballads & Singing
Celtic singing workshop at the Passim School of Music on March 17th!
Workshop Tour at Pimentel & Sons Guitarmakers
Every year at Zoukology in Albuquerque, NM, we take a little field trip to the legendary Pimentel & Sons workshop! Check out my photo collection…
Guitar Tutorial: As I Roved Out
I received a few requests for a breakdown of my arrangement of the wonderful Irish song “As I Roved Out,” so here it is!
December TME Guitar Demos
Can’t seem to keep myself away from fine guitars! Some new demos from The Music Emporium.
My Easy Acoustic Video Recording Set-Up (FAQs)
FAQ video! Minimalist gear and editing secrets for making great acoustic music videos.
Bryan Rahija Mega Set
If you follow me on Instagram you might already know this, but one of my favorite contemporary guitarists is the wonderful Bryan Rahija, so I learned a bunch of his tunes!
Review: Flat.io Notation Software
The “most intuitive” music notation software available, Flat.io turned me from a reluctant and procrastinating transcriber into an enthusiastic and competent one.
Brouwer Etudes Side Project: 4-6
On this round of Brouwer Etudes I come to my favorite…and biggest challenger.
Celtic Arrangements: Tabs Available
Slowly but surely I’m working on getting all my Celtic tune arrangements transcribed and available to learn via Flat.io!
Brouwer Etudes Side Project: 1-3
The Brouwer Etudes Simples have been key for me in developing my right hand technique.
Zoukology 2024 Dates Announced!
Bouzouki/mandolin/cittern folks, Zoukology 2024 is on the books for February 1-4!
Interview with Guitarist Matt Thomas
An inspiring and virtuosic fingerstyle player, Matt Thomas is also deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the world of boutique luthier-built guitars.
Artisan Guitar Show 2023
CVE goes on the road to the Artisan Guitar Show in Harrisburg, PA!