Category Archives: Philosophy

Enjoying the Journey

Posted on July 8, 2010 by JPD

I’ve said it many times over the years: The most important thing I want to accomplish with students is for them to develop a happy life-long relationship with the guitar. Well, I got a nice email yesterday… John, Stroll through … Continue reading →

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Cedar or Spruce?

Posted on February 26, 2010 by JPD

It’s an old guitar question: Cedar or spruce? These are the two main choices for classical guitar tops. Many guitarists prefer one or the other. “I’m a cedar guy” or “I’m a spruce gal.” Cedar is more forgiving than spruce. … Continue reading →

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Playing Guitar in Hospitals

Posted on January 21, 2010 by JPD

[Andrew Schulman is a professional classical guitarist. In the summer of 2009 he got very sick, fell into a coma, and nearly died. Now, several months later, he returns to the hospital to play music. -JPD] Originally published on RMCG: … Continue reading →

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Remembering Victor Borge

Posted on May 16, 2009 by JPD

One of my favorite memories of my guitar-playing days was the time I played for Victor Borge. I was playing a Sunday brunch at a hotel in Los Gatos, CA. Mr. Borge had performed nearby the night before and had … Continue reading →

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