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Once We Moved Like The Wind – Remembering Geronimo
14 June, 2018
The new album from Carlos Bonell and Brad Richter Geronimo, the great Apache leader, on finally being captured and imprisoned...  
This Sunday 15th October Live in London
17 October, 2017
From Royal Courts to Strawberry Fields The Old Church Stoke Newington Church St, N16 0JR Carlos will play Bach’s Bourrée....  
Live at the Bosuil, Bruxelles, Belgium
30 September, 2017
A magical programme ranging from Bach to The Beatles including Carlos’ unique arrangements of Beatles songs from his number one...  
Alirio Díaz 1923 – 2016
10 July, 2016
I am greatly saddened by the passing away of Alirio Díaz. Such was my regard for him that he became...  
Laura Snowden At The UCL Guitar Students’ Concert
22 November, 2015
Following her stunning Wigmore Hall recital on 21st November here is your chance to catch her again in London playing...  
Good-bye Barcelona, Hello Queretaro
26 June, 2015
I am still alive and well and at the moment in…er, where am I? Oh yes, just arrived in Mexico...  
A Curvy Wall Built By French Prisoners In 1815 Is The Backdrop To My Concert
17 May, 2015
Took a train from Liverpool Street Station in London to Norwich on Friday. Nothing special about that, except a station...  
Guitar Playing Has No Winners And Losers, Unlike General Elections
10 May, 2015
Just arrived back in London town. My advice is that learning to pluck would be excellent therapy for the trio...  
10 Qualities Required To Create A Perfect Technique
3 May, 2015
– to achieve it is a circular process, not a straight line – Technique is often discussed as a pre-requirement...  
Guitar Playing Should Be A Stress-Free Zone
25 April, 2015
I write these words from my New York hotel at 5pm. I have just arrived. I’m OK – but only...  
Einstein’s Theory Of Learning Applies Relatively To The Guitar Too
11 April, 2015
An old friend of mine once said that if you can’t explain something to me so that I can understand...  
Easter in Mexico With A Few Screws Loose
3 April, 2015
I have spent much of Good Friday on my hands and knees trying to find loose screws (which have fallen...  
Marilyn and I
27 March, 2015
The story of how I ended up with her playing the lute… Was there ever a more surprising woman than...  
10 Painless Ways To Learn How To Read Music Fluently
20 March, 2015
– and play through all your favourite music, no sweat – 1 Play through single line music like recorder sonatas...  
10 Key Ways To Become A Brilliant 24 Carat Gold Player
14 March, 2015
– tick them off one by one and you’ll be on your way sooner than you think – 1 Improvement...  
UCL GUITAR CLASSES IN CENTRAL LONDON START MONDAY 7th SEPTEMBER
9 March, 2015
THIS MONDAY 7th SEPTEMBER!!! Yes, that means you should enrol now if you are a new student. There will be...  
The Wow Factor: Guitar Masterpieces Are Alive And Well And Awaiting Your Pleasure
1 March, 2015
– but the guitar world is the last to recognise this, as was revealed in London on Thursday – It...  
10 Things About Guitar Playing You Want To Know But Never Dared Ask
22 February, 2015
Here is an imaginary conversation in the manner much loved by the Ancient Greeks of an imaginary conversation between a...  
10 Reasons Why Practising Can Do You Harm, And How To Avoid Total Meltdown
14 February, 2015
Many is the talented guitar player who has come seriously unstuck by ignoring the warning pains I describe below. And...  
10 Reasons Not To Practice
10 February, 2015
It can be a complete waste of time. There are other ways to improve your playing. 1 Contrary to popular...  
A Delicious Day Out On The Town – With Just One Problem
8 February, 2015
– for everywhere I go I am reminded of guitar playing – Decided to put the old box away, close...  
My Return To Barking Mad London
31 January, 2015
– only music stops me from tipping over the edge – Arrived back in London town, shocked, on Wednesday after...  
2015 Highlights I Am Looking Forward To
22 January, 2015
Very pleased to share with you some highlights from my activities for 2015: 24 – 26th January, Oklahoma, USA I...  
It’s Official: Scientists Prove Practise Makes Perfect!
17 January, 2015
Also: an Apache Concerto, the best fish dish ever, and my week in Mexico My eye was caught this week...  
Proper Practice Procedures Produce Pleasing Players
3 January, 2015
– Stick to them and 2015 will be a great year for us – unless events take over like in...  
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
28 December, 2014
My next blog will be posted during the first weekend of the New Year 2015. Best wishes to all for...  
Quotes Are Not Just For Christmas, But For Life
18 December, 2014
Here are a few quotes which I have found thought provoking and amusing during 2014. Enjoy Christmas, or if you...  
One Man’s Private Passion Goes Public – 300 Years Later
13 December, 2014
– The Crown Jewels of English Lute Music now available free online in Matthew Holmes’ hand-written manuscripts – His name...  
My Rude Guide To Rubato And How To Make It Work For You
6 December, 2014
Classical guitarists are famously reputed to be unable to string together a sequence of phrases without an exaggerated reliance on...  
My Joined Up Week Ends With Legato Playing – The Flip Side Of Mistake Free Playing
29 November, 2014
– but it all started with crowds going mad in a department store – This has been a joined-up sort...  
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