As 2010 comes to a close, we here at Guitar International are taking a look back at the year that was, of all the great albums that came out this year, all the killer concerts that took place and the amazing guitarists who made this year a great year for the guitar.
It doesn’t take much imagination to figure out why audiences quickly become fans of Vicki Genfan once the masterful guitarist hits the stage
Guitar Meditations is a collection of seven short pieces that were written in the “plectrum guitar” style, which is also called “flatpicking.” As author William Bay describes in the book’s introduction, the word Flatpicking is often associated with Country or Bluegrass music, but the solos in this book cover a wide range of musical styles, and are more related to the older use of the term, plectrum guitar.
With a bit of luck, and some good timing, Guitar International was able to catch an exclusive and absolutely amazing performance by Australian guitarist Adam Miller. Playing a Cole Clark guitar, Miller’s performance was one of the best, if not the best, we witnessed at this year’s Summer NAMM. I’m not sure if there’s something in the water Down Under, but they seem to produce some of the best finger-style guitarists around, including the legendary Tommy Emmanuel.
Australian guitar aficianado, Tommy Emmanuel, must be one of the hardest working and most likable musicians on the planet. His touring schedule of over 300 concerts a year, strikes awe in many of his fellow musicians and his infectious personality brightens up even the most dismal of days.
