Really interesting interview with Jim. Seems like he has a lot of experience with music-making behind him. I will try to find his grade 2 exam submission to hear him play.
While listening to the podcast, I bought the Eight Discernments collection, one can get it from Andrew York’s web page. (Strangely though, York thought fit to print my name on every single page, right in the middle of the page, in watermark style! I’ll write to York to suggest removing this distracting text.)
Jim, I enjoyed hearing your story. I’d love to hear some country classical music sometime. It would also be great to hear you play “Home” by Andrew York someday. It’s one of my favorites.
Roger, another awesome podcast. As the time traveling sages Bill and Ted say: “Be Excellent to Each Other, and Party On Dudes”.
Hi Jim and Roger, thank you for the conversation and inspiring us with new ideas. Jim your musical journey is a joy to learn about:) Happy playing, Drew
Very nice to get to know Jim’s music and life stories. I especially enjoyed hearing about the music experiences from his childhood and as a band member. Also about his works for rural communities. I look forward to hearing you play ‘Home’ one day, Jim!
Roger, thank you for another fun episode. Please keep chatting with Simon. I also can’t wait for Niki’s exclusive news on the Summer School.
Another fantastic podcast! I really enjoy those “quick” chats. It’s exciting to hear what Simon, Dave, and Niki have in store for us.
What a great interview with Jim. I remember the days of lifting the needle off the record and even slowing down the speed of the turn table, retuning the guitar, and playing along! I appreciated Jim’s insight into the demands of each genre of guitar playing. I had a similar experience when trying to teach some country music – I.e. basically came to it with the arrogant thought of “it’s just 3 or 4 chords”. I got a reality check, right quick! Thanks Jim for sharing your journey on guitar – btw 3rds and 6ths show up in the Grade 6 & 7 practice routines. And, always gotta say it: Thank YOU, Roger!
Great storyteller Jim! Your eclectic musical upbringing and explorations such fun to hear about. Your coined phrases rang so true— Jim “the vernacular and intimacy of classical guitar playing” and Roger your description of ‘the huge palette’ available in the study of classical guitar felt spot on .Thanks for such a fun hour of listening and all those shared takeaway gems of wisdom.
It was a real treat to hear about your musical journey, Jim! Your down-to-earth folksy style of telling stories makes hearing them so enjoyable to the listener. I really appreciate you sharing them. Also want to let you know Roger how impactful these podcasts have been for me as a relative newbie at CGCA. I am always inspired to work a bit harder in practice after hearing the latest one. Thank you for your selfless contribution of hosting these for us.
Thank you Roger for having us get to know Jim better. What a hoot, I was laughing all through Jim’s colorful story. My favorite Jim quote: “Just keep playing, no one’s gonna take your allowance.” Putting that one in my pocket.
Another wonderful podcast, Roger. I love to hear the opening notes of your theme music and then you always beginning “Welcome to the CGC Members podcast”. I can best describe it as soothing. And a thoroughly enjoyable podcast always follows. As others have written, I enjoy here the quick chat with Simon and I’m happy it is rarely a quick chat as I enjoy Simon and you sharing not only information but wisdom and humor. Jim Shaw’s conversation with you was terrific. HIs background in starting music, playing in a high school band, and playing with a country music band really has enriched his approach to classical guitar. He had so many great stories about his life. The one that stuck with me was his getting lost in the Mozart solo, improvising to fill it out, but he “kept going”. Something I’ve heard both Niki and my own instructor say often. And advice that’s worth hearing again and again. Anyway, Thanks Jim and Roger for brightening my day with another CGC Members’ podcast.
Really interesting interview with Jim. Seems like he has a lot of experience with music-making behind him. I will try to find his grade 2 exam submission to hear him play.
While listening to the podcast, I bought the Eight Discernments collection, one can get it from Andrew York’s web page. (Strangely though, York thought fit to print my name on every single page, right in the middle of the page, in watermark style! I’ll write to York to suggest removing this distracting text.)
Jim, I enjoyed hearing your story. I’d love to hear some country classical music sometime. It would also be great to hear you play “Home” by Andrew York someday. It’s one of my favorites.
Roger, another awesome podcast. As the time traveling sages Bill and Ted say: “Be Excellent to Each Other, and Party On Dudes”.
Hi Jim and Roger, thank you for the conversation and inspiring us with new ideas. Jim your musical journey is a joy to learn about:) Happy playing, Drew
What a wonderful podcast, Roger and Jim! I thoroughly enjoyed the hour or so and appreciated following Jim’s telling of his adventurous music journey.
I joined the academy last September and have found CGCA far surpassing my expectations. The community, as Jim mentioned, is phenomenal.
Thank you, Roger, for the time and effort that go into each podcast. It is such an inspiration to hear from you and fellow students.
Bill
Very nice to get to know Jim’s music and life stories. I especially enjoyed hearing about the music experiences from his childhood and as a band member. Also about his works for rural communities. I look forward to hearing you play ‘Home’ one day, Jim!
Roger, thank you for another fun episode. Please keep chatting with Simon. I also can’t wait for Niki’s exclusive news on the Summer School.
Aiko
Another fantastic podcast! I really enjoy those “quick” chats. It’s exciting to hear what Simon, Dave, and Niki have in store for us.
What a great interview with Jim. I remember the days of lifting the needle off the record and even slowing down the speed of the turn table, retuning the guitar, and playing along! I appreciated Jim’s insight into the demands of each genre of guitar playing. I had a similar experience when trying to teach some country music – I.e. basically came to it with the arrogant thought of “it’s just 3 or 4 chords”. I got a reality check, right quick! Thanks Jim for sharing your journey on guitar – btw 3rds and 6ths show up in the Grade 6 & 7 practice routines. And, always gotta say it: Thank YOU, Roger!
Donna
Great storyteller Jim! Your eclectic musical upbringing and explorations such fun to hear about. Your coined phrases rang so true— Jim “the vernacular and intimacy of classical guitar playing” and Roger your description of ‘the huge palette’ available in the study of classical guitar felt spot on .Thanks for such a fun hour of listening and all those shared takeaway gems of wisdom.
Mollie
It was a real treat to hear about your musical journey, Jim! Your down-to-earth folksy style of telling stories makes hearing them so enjoyable to the listener. I really appreciate you sharing them. Also want to let you know Roger how impactful these podcasts have been for me as a relative newbie at CGCA. I am always inspired to work a bit harder in practice after hearing the latest one. Thank you for your selfless contribution of hosting these for us.
Thank you Roger for having us get to know Jim better. What a hoot, I was laughing all through Jim’s colorful story. My favorite Jim quote: “Just keep playing, no one’s gonna take your allowance.” Putting that one in my pocket.
Another wonderful podcast, Roger. I love to hear the opening notes of your theme music and then you always beginning “Welcome to the CGC Members podcast”. I can best describe it as soothing. And a thoroughly enjoyable podcast always follows. As others have written, I enjoy here the quick chat with Simon and I’m happy it is rarely a quick chat as I enjoy Simon and you sharing not only information but wisdom and humor. Jim Shaw’s conversation with you was terrific. HIs background in starting music, playing in a high school band, and playing with a country music band really has enriched his approach to classical guitar. He had so many great stories about his life. The one that stuck with me was his getting lost in the Mozart solo, improvising to fill it out, but he “kept going”. Something I’ve heard both Niki and my own instructor say often. And advice that’s worth hearing again and again. Anyway, Thanks Jim and Roger for brightening my day with another CGC Members’ podcast.