“Aren’t We Lucky?”—Remembering Michael Chapdelaine, 1956-2023
Author and guitar lover Joseph Skibell says farewell to guitarist-composer Michael Chapdelaine, his teacher, friend, and musical mentor.
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Video Lesson: How to Get Great Tone with Michael Chapdelaine
Relearning your picking-hand approach can help you achieve the best sound that your guitar can make.
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Learn Michael Chapdelaine’s Arrangements of Francisco Tárrega’s “Adelita and “Lágrima”
A study of his oeuvre is essential for any serious classical player, but Tárrega’s work can be also be practiced by steel-string guitarists, as demonstrated here.
Learn the Guitar Composition ‘Chapdelaine’ by Dennis Hayes
Michael Chapdelaine told his life story to San Francisco composer and guitarist Dennis Hayes, who then felt moved to compose a piece
Students of Segovia | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast
To mark the 130th birthday of Andrés Segovia, we spoke with three contemporary guitarists who each studied with the maestro: Lily Afshar, Liona Boyd, and Michael Chapdelaine.
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Acoustic Guitar Issue 338 Video: January/February 2023
This is your one-stop destination for video lessons, gear reviews, and more for the January/February 2023 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine.
Video Lesson: Learn the Classical Guitar Standard “Romanza”
So, you want to play a composition like the 19th-century “Romanza,” eh? Here's how to make it sound beautiful on classical guitar.
Clinics and Workshops Announced for the 2022 Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase
Sponsored by Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase: Check out some incredible guitars, watch some fantastic performances, and participate in inspiring and informative workshops at this year’s Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase, October 21, 22 & 23, 2022 at the Bearsville Center in…
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A Steel-String Guitarist’s Introduction to Nylon-String Techniques and Repertoire
Let's have a look at technique, repertoire, and mindfulness involved in playing classical guitar.