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EP 5: Will McNicol on Composing, Tone, and Orchestral Collaborations in Fingerstyle Guitar

EP 5: Will McNicol on Composing, Tone, and Orchestral Collaborations in Fingerstyle Guitar

In this episode of The Guitar Journal, Will McNicol discusses his musical journey, tone production, composition, and blending classical and modern styles. He shares insights on collaboration, music education, practice, and his Innotet project, plus exciting trends in guitar design and performance.

EP 4: Neff Irizarry on Latin Jazz, Artistic Growth, and the Power of Transcriptions

EP 4: Neff Irizarry on Latin Jazz, Artistic Growth, and the Power of Transcriptions

In this episode of The Guitar Journal, Latin jazz guitarist Neff Irizarry discusses his journey from Virginia to Berklee, his album Cambio, and the importance of mentorship, style fusion, and transcriptions in music. Neff reflects on artistic integrity and musical connections across generations.

Start 2025 Strong: The Best Online Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons for Every Goal

Start 2025 Strong: The Best Online Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons for Every Goal

As 2025 kicks off, it’s the perfect time to elevate your fingerstyle guitar skills. Here’s a rundown of the top online fingerstyle guitar lessons and who they’re best suited for.

EP 3: Adam Rafferty's Wild Journey to Fingerstyle Guitar, Groove, and Building a Sustainable Music Career

EP 3: Adam Rafferty's Wild Journey to Fingerstyle Guitar, Groove, and Building a Sustainable Music Career

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.

'The Inner Game of Fingerstyle Guitar', by Adam Rafferty

'The Inner Game of Fingerstyle Guitar', by Adam Rafferty

Adam Rafferty's recent book, "The Inner Game of Fingerstyle Guitar", wants to make you a better fingerstyle guitar player.

EP 2: Emil Ernebro on Building Fingerstyle Guitar Technique, Creative Influences, Production & Performing

EP 2: Emil Ernebro on Building Fingerstyle Guitar Technique, Creative Influences, Production & Performing

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.

EP 1: Tim Lerch on Fingerstyle Mastery, Musical Journeys, and Navigating the Digital Age

EP 1: Tim Lerch on Fingerstyle Mastery, Musical Journeys, and Navigating the Digital Age

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

The 10 Scales Used 99% Of The Time in Jazz Improv

Famed educator and jazz vibes player, Gary Burton, presents a helpful way to understand using scales for jazz improvisation.

Volume Two, by Will McNicol with Innotet (acoustic guitar with string quartet)

Volume Two, by Will McNicol with Innotet (acoustic guitar with string quartet)

Acoustic guitar with string quartet is an instrumentation that multi award-winning guitarist and composer, Will McNicol, has dreamed of exploring for years. Through this collaboration with Glasgow-based fiddle player and arranger Innes Watson, those dreams have become a reality. Innotet is the string quartet formed specially for this project, and