Interviews

Matt Coffman and Claudia Peralta: Growing Through Creativity

Matt Coffman and Claudia Peralta: Growing Through Creativity

Posted November 8, 2010 at 11:00 am | 3 comments

An accomplished guitarist, teacher and recording artist, Matt Coffman brings his unique approach to the instrument to the world through his website, String Love Guitar. The site offers readers many in-depth articles on developing one’s ability on the guitar, as well as ways to improve one’s practicing and mental relationship to the instrument.

Posted in: Interviews, Singer Songwriter, Singer Songwriter Interviews

Dick Boak Interview: Living Martin Guitars

Dick Boak Interview: Living Martin Guitars

Posted November 7, 2010 at 11:00 am | 2 comments

As the Director of Martin Guitar Artist and Limited Editions, Boak collaborates with top celebrity guitarists to design and build some of the most unique and finest instruments made. An affable character who puts everyone at ease, his intellect runs deep and his creative juices smolder with a desire to shake up the status quo while at the same time honoring and protecting the finest aspects of the Martin tradition.

Posted in: Guitars and Gear, Industry Interviews, Interviews

C.F. Martin IV Interview: The Martin Legacy

C.F. Martin IV Interview: The Martin Legacy

Posted November 6, 2010 at 1:00 pm | 3 comments

The headstock of a Martin guitar proudly announces that it has been an American tradition since 1833. Seven generations after the small guitar company was established in New York, before migrating to the village of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, the Martin company’s mark is recognized around the world as a benchmark for instrument excellence.

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Flavio Sala on the Current State of Classical Guitar

Flavio Sala on the Current State of Classical Guitar

Posted November 6, 2010 at 11:00 am | 2 comments

Flavio Sala doesn’t hold back, in his playing or with his words. The multi-talented guitarist, who weaves his music between the classical guitar and world-music genres,

Posted in: Classical, Classical Interviews, Interviews

Dick Boak Interview: Artist and Limited Editions

Dick Boak Interview: Artist and Limited Editions

Posted November 5, 2010 at 1:00 pm | No comments

Most Martin Guitar aficianados are familiar with Dick Boak, Director of Martin Guitar Artist and Limited Editions. Dick is the guy at Martin who works with top celebrity guitarists to design and build some of the most unique and finest instruments made.

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David “Rock” Feinstein Interview: Looking to be Identifiable

David “Rock” Feinstein Interview: Looking to be Identifiable

Posted November 5, 2010 at 11:00 am | 3 comments

David “Rock” Feinstein, former member of Ronnie Dio & The Prophets, The Electric Elves, Elf, and the leader of the legendary NYC band The Rods, is about to unleash an all-new solo effort, Bitten By The Beast.

Posted in: Interviews, Metal, Metal Interviews

Croatian Shred: Insights From Damir Simic Shime

Croatian Shred: Insights From Damir Simic Shime

Posted November 5, 2010 at 10:00 am | One comment

Last year in Guitar World magazine, ubershredder Yngwie Malmsteen recalled his journey to America, a country he called “truly the land of opportunity.” He came off the plane with a guitar, an extra pair of pants, and a dream, and since his breakthrough, many other European guitarists came over hoping to follow in his footsteps.

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Innovator Mike Parillo Talks About his P-Whammy

Innovator Mike Parillo Talks About his P-Whammy

Posted November 4, 2010 at 3:20 pm | One comment

Sometimes the best notions are those that come in the night and are based on the mind’s process of incubation, that arrive seemingly spontaneously, but in a rush of problem-solving insight.

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Dweezil Zappa: The Zappa Plays Zappa Interview

Dweezil Zappa: The Zappa Plays Zappa Interview

Posted November 3, 2010 at 3:00 pm | One comment

Dweezil Zappa has been rather busy over the past couple of years. Both out of choice and out of need he decided to analyze and study pretty close to everything pertaining to the music of his late father, Frank Zappa, the legendary musician, composer, arranger, producer, film director, political activist, and bandleader.

Posted in: Interviews, Jazz, Rock Interviews

A Conversation with Jazz Guitarist Adam Smale

A Conversation with Jazz Guitarist Adam Smale

Posted November 2, 2010 at 3:00 pm | One comment

The story of how I met jazz-guitarist Adam Smale is a funny one, at least from our perspective it is. Growing up a few miles apart, though a decade apart in age,

Posted in: Interviews, Jazz Interviews