Monthly Archives: December 2010

Do it yourself music festival

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

I should’ve known something was up when it took several phone calls, the last one just a few days before my arrival, to figure out how I was getting from the airport to this outdoor festival. At first, the organizer … Continue reading →

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If It’s Snowing in Atlanta

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

I performed a concert in Atlanta one March evening. The next morning was quiet with snow – about seven inches of it, a lot for the deep South. As a hotel bellhop helped me load my little truck he shook … Continue reading →

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Evaluating a guitar teacher

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

You’ve found a guitar teacher who might suit your needs, now what? Is it enough that she can play Hendrix solos note for note? Maybe, but you want someone who also knows how to teach and that involves different skills. … Continue reading →

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Finding a guitar teacher

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

I’ve taught guitar privately and in classrooms for several years now – first, in Durham, NC and now, in Ottawa.  My experience plus what I’ve learned from students has taught me a lot. If you live in Ottawa I hope … Continue reading →

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