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CGCA 069 : Richard Verdugo

CGCA 069 : Richard Verdugo

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Dave Belcher2021-05-12T16:11:03+00:0024 Comments

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  1. lyndan440 May 13, 2021 at 3:00 am - Reply

    Hi Roger and Richard fabulous podcast – so many points of engagement and things to ponder in the ongoing and endless possibilities that being involved in music brings. So good to hear about experiences with and without nails as a factor in sound production and I loved hearing about your flute making and the use of the pentatonic scales Richard. And as many have said before, it’s always really interesting to hear about other members and how they got to here from there. Thank you both.
    Lynda

    • Richard Verdugo May 14, 2021 at 3:05 pm - Reply

      Thanks Lyndan440, glad you enjoyed it!

  2. Immanuel May 13, 2021 at 11:17 am - Reply

    Hi Roger and Richard

    A wonderful, inspiring discussion between you. I loved so many of Richard’s stories which were often very touching. So wonderful to hear how music and the guitar has permeated Richard’s life.

    • Richard Verdugo May 14, 2021 at 3:05 pm - Reply

      Thanks Immanuel for your kind words!

  3. Valerie May 13, 2021 at 6:38 pm - Reply

    Richard: thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us. I especially enjoyed listening to you talk about your grandmother. I, too, play without nails and am going to try tuning to 435 today- just to see how it goes.

    Roger, thank you for such a wonderful podcast. I shall enjoy going back through the archives and listening to them all. You have a gentle relaxed interviewing style.

    • Richard Verdugo May 14, 2021 at 3:04 pm - Reply

      Thanks Valerie,

      Yes I experimented with 435, 415, and 440 with soft tension strings. I’m currently using medium tension strings on one of my guitars as a test, and soft tension on the other guitar. I wonder if and when all the experimenting ever stops and I can finally say I have arrived! but it doesn’t seem like that will happen anytime soon.

  4. Matt May 13, 2021 at 9:51 pm - Reply

    Richard, thanks for sharing your guitar journey. You have made your grandmother so happy and proud! I also loved the talk about the Native American flute making and the haunting sound of the instrument at the end of the podcast. I can’t wait to hear your first composition for guitar and Native American flute!

    Roger – just keep doing what you do. Thank you.

    • Richard Verdugo May 14, 2021 at 3:00 pm - Reply

      Thanks Matt,
      the composition is in the works, lets see how it turns out!

  5. Scott Brandenberg May 14, 2021 at 4:42 am - Reply

    Richard,

    I enjoyed hearing your story. Your roots in LA and move to Oklahoma resonated with me in a sort of inverse way. When I moved to LA from farm country, I thought “it’s so hard living here…why do people stay?” It’s great to hear you’re enjoying life in Oklahoma. You should compose a piece for guitar and flute called “I left my nails in California”. Haha! I’ll enjoy working through G8 with you.

    Roger, great to hear your voice again. Seemed like you and Richard have been best friends since childhood.

    -Scott

    • Richard Verdugo May 14, 2021 at 2:58 pm - Reply

      Thanks Scott, I would love to collaborate in some way on the G8 material, presuming I pass that is, I still haven’t received my evaluation yet, so looking forward to it. Which pieces have you settled on for G8 besides the set piece? Mine are Capricho Arabe, Valse no3 op8, julia florida, Sonata K.208, and El Abejorro

      I will be posting these soon in my progress journal.

  6. Aiko Higuchi May 14, 2021 at 12:02 pm - Reply

    Richard and Roger,

    This was a fantastic interview full of great life, guitar and music stories. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Richard, what you offer to people at your workplaces with your musical talent and passion is very, very inspiring. Like Roger, you take a lot of initiatives and bring joy to people. You guys are wonderful!!

    Aiko

    • Richard Verdugo May 14, 2021 at 2:59 pm - Reply

      Thanks Aiko for your kind words!

  7. Sharon Rohr Barnewall May 15, 2021 at 6:36 pm - Reply

    That was a lovely conversation, as always! Thank you so much Roger for bringing these to us. Richard, thank you for sharing your stories.

    Sharon

  8. Judy Gordon May 15, 2021 at 7:10 pm - Reply

    It was great to hear your story Richard! You do inspire others! I was inspired by your wonderful G7 submission and I’m looking forward to hearing your work on the Grade 8 pieces and hopefully a flute/guitar duet!

    Roger – thanks as always for sharing this great conversation and helping us get to know other CGC members.

    Judy

    • Richard Verdugo May 15, 2021 at 10:20 pm - Reply

      Thanks Judy!

  9. Donna Zitzelberger May 15, 2021 at 8:15 pm - Reply

    What a wonderful interview, Roger! Richard, the story of your grandmother’s influence brought a tear to my eye. I lived in San Gabriel for 4 years. I could picture your grandmother playing the organ at the mission. I was reminded how beautiful the Huntington is and will have to make a visit! Your adventures with guitar were so wonderful hear about. I loved how you ended the interview with saying how we, at the academy, are all united in the pursuit of excellence! Thank you for sharing your story.

    Donna

    • Richard Verdugo May 15, 2021 at 10:21 pm - Reply

      Thanks Donna, yes the Huntington is amazing, I used to love taking my guitar into the palm garden and practicing on days we were closed to the public.

  10. Bob Wagner May 16, 2021 at 12:17 am - Reply

    Enjoyed Richard’s interview so much. As with others, I was very interested in learning about the Native American flute and how you make, tune, and play them. Great to hear how Richard’s guitar brings joy and encourage to so many people that need that encouragement. Thanks again, Roger, for the work you do sharing our members’ stories.

  11. Joseph Miron May 18, 2021 at 7:57 pm - Reply

    Another wonderful podcast. So much inspiration in under an hour, thank you Richard and Roger!

  12. Richard Croad May 19, 2021 at 7:28 am - Reply

    Hi Richard. Wonderful to hear more about you, your background, interests, and connection to Chile. I admire how passionate you are about your involvement in the Shelter, and interactions with the people there. Good luck with your Grade 7 exam results. And Roger, I still haven’t heard that Kookaburra imitation yet! Cheers… Richard

  13. Drew Burgess May 23, 2021 at 1:09 pm - Reply

    Hi Richard,

    Thank you for the stories, from your kind Grandma, to school, marriage, flutes and new adventures in Oklahoma—-all a joy to learn about. My no-nails experience is very much like yours. I am with you that the pursuit of excellence binds us together. The sound of the flute at the end of the podcast is beautiful.

    Roger, thanks again. I am looking forward to the composer’s podcast. Good luck with your guitar practice.

    All the best,
    Drew

  14. Nels Quinn May 26, 2021 at 3:49 am - Reply

    Hi Richard,

    Very much enjoyed hearing your story. Tulsa’s not that far from Dallas – maybe I could make it up there and hear you when you’re playing – or you could drop down for our guitar society events (when they resume)? I also have a smattering of Native American heritage and found the pentatonic flute music enchanting. What a great sideline!

    Roger – thanks for continuing to air these excellent podcasts and bring us all a little closer together. Very much appreciated.

    Thanks
    Nels

    • Richard Verdugo May 27, 2021 at 1:54 am - Reply

      Yes Nels, you are welcome to come up here and visit anytime, I heard a rumor that the next staff talent show will be around the end of June sometime, I will keep you posted. You know, if you wanted to participate, we could to a duet performance, they would love that, maybe not this time around because it’s too soon, but a future one possibly? I’ve always wanted to visit Dallas, so yes please let me know when the guitar society picks up again I will definitely try my best to visit.

      Thanks,
      Rich

  15. Gregory Roush July 19, 2021 at 12:07 pm - Reply

    I have 8 young grandchildren, and after listening to your story, I’m going to play my guitar for them as much as possible. My wife is always the one with the bedtime songs, and now I can contribute a little. I mean, already know three tunes: twinkle twinkle, the abc song and baa baa black sheep.

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