Author: Simon

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How much are we worth?

Just before the Olympics began in London earlier this year, there were several articles circulating about the International Olympic Committee’s approach to live musical entertainment at the games. The IOC took a hardline stance...

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Christopher Gotzen-Berg

For nearly 20 years, Savage Classical Guitar Sponsored Artist Christopher Gotzen-Berg has shared his passion for the guitar through his performances, teaching, and original compositions. His concert programs include masterpieces from various Spanish composers,...

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New laws allow instruments on airlines

After almost a decade of lobbying the US congress, the American Federation of Musicians has succeeded in getting legislation passed which allows instruments to be taken on US air carriers as carry-on baggage. Previously,...

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An interview with Matthew McAllister

Matthew and I had the opportunity to perform and teach in a great festival in Lima. We had the chance to make a little interview. I hope you enjoy it! http://www.matthewmcallister.com/

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Rene Izquierdo

Rene Izquierdo, a native from Cuba, graduated from the Guillermo Tomas, Amadeo Roldan Conservatory and Superior Institute of Art in Havana. In the United States, Mr. Izquierdo earned a Master of Music and an...

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Guitar Hamilton Festival

Hamilton International Guitar Festival July 13-15, 2012 Featuring Jorge Caballero, Irina Kulikova, Laura Young, Gohar Vardanyan, Kevin Manderville, Shawn Pickup, Emma Rush, Will Douglas and Tim Phelan.  Five concerts, masterclasses, private lessons, workshops and...

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The Virtuoso Guitarist – By Matt Palmer

I first met Matt Palmer at the Koblenz festival in 2005 and I observed a steady flow of guitarists approaching him asking for a demonstration of his astounding technique. Apart from his innate musicality...

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Milos Karadaglic – Review

Concert review, June 21 Le Poisson Rouge, New York Milos Karadaglic, a 27 year old musician from Montenegro, has recently taken quite an extraordinary path for a classical guitarist. Signed by Deutsche Grammophon, Milos...