http://www.classicalguitar.org/2009/10/call-for-questions-matthew-mcallister/ Classical Guitar Lessons, Interview, News, Tips & More Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:11:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.classicalguitar.org/2009/10/call-for-questions-matthew-mcallister/#comment-1457 bobber Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:57:13 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarblog.net/?p=2296#comment-1457 He also appears to be a UK based guitarist? It might be interesting to find out if there are any noticeable differences between the approach to learning and playing guitar across the pond compared to here. He also appears to be a UK based guitarist? It might be interesting to find out if there are any noticeable differences between the approach to learning and playing guitar across the pond compared to here.

]]> http://www.classicalguitar.org/2009/10/call-for-questions-matthew-mcallister/#comment-1441 Bobber Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:23:05 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarblog.net/?p=2296#comment-1441 I never heard of this guy but from looking at his web site, it appears that he is doing a lot of work with a flutist. So I would be interested in knowing or learning some tips about how to play guitar with flute. Is the guitar's volume much of concern? I never heard of this guy but from looking at his web site, it appears that he is doing a lot of work with a flutist. So I would be interested in knowing or learning some tips about how to play guitar with flute. Is the guitar’s volume much of concern?

]]> http://www.classicalguitar.org/2009/10/call-for-questions-matthew-mcallister/#comment-1432 jkg Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:40:44 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarblog.net/?p=2296#comment-1432 What do you think of today's steelstring players such as Andy McKee, Pierre Bensusan, etc. What do you think of today’s steelstring players such as Andy McKee, Pierre Bensusan, etc.

]]> http://www.classicalguitar.org/2009/10/call-for-questions-matthew-mcallister/#comment-1430 jkg Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:36:11 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarblog.net/?p=2296#comment-1430 Compare England and USA in terms of guitar. Compare England and USA in terms of guitar.

]]> http://www.classicalguitar.org/2009/10/call-for-questions-matthew-mcallister/#comment-1429 jkg Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:33:10 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarblog.net/?p=2296#comment-1429 Do professionals get discount prices on their guitars? Do professionals get discount prices on their guitars?

]]> http://www.classicalguitar.org/2009/10/call-for-questions-matthew-mcallister/#comment-1428 jkg Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:32:14 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarblog.net/?p=2296#comment-1428 Any guitar party tricks? Any guitar party tricks?

]]> http://www.classicalguitar.org/2009/10/call-for-questions-matthew-mcallister/#comment-1426 Charles Mokotoff Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:21:30 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarblog.net/?p=2296#comment-1426 How does Matt sit that way and appear so comfortable? I have never seen a classical guitarist sit the way he does on many of his videos. Any secrets to performing sans footstool or guitar support? How does Matt sit that way and appear so comfortable? I have never seen a classical guitarist sit the way he does on many of his videos. Any secrets to performing sans footstool or guitar support?

]]> http://www.classicalguitar.org/2009/10/call-for-questions-matthew-mcallister/#comment-1425 GuitarVlog Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:18:27 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarblog.net/?p=2296#comment-1425 For Mr. McAllister: You've chosen a new support-less guitar position. It seems that the lower bout rests on your right leg and the crook of the right arm acts as a counterweight. Is this position flamenco-inspired (as it resembles the traditional flamenco position)? What are its challenges? What do you see as its advantages? For Mr. McAllister: You’ve chosen a new support-less guitar position. It seems that the lower bout rests on your right leg and the crook of the right arm acts as a counterweight. Is this position flamenco-inspired (as it resembles the traditional flamenco position)? What are its challenges? What do you see as its advantages?

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