Immanuel

Great news. Love your coaching Simon but going to have a sleep in Sunday and try a Saturday night coaching with Sanja.

Hi, I learnt this piece recently so I thought I would chime in. I enjoyed it as a lesson in learning to use strict fingering as suggested by Simon in his lesson. My first observation is thus to mark in all your right hand fingering.

Starting out I made sure I had the feel and correct rhythm of what almost seem like 3 note phrases. e.g e, d, c…[Read more]

I think Donna’s advice is spot on. I personally have a collection of pieces from grades 2 and 3 and there are many great pieces in there that people like listening to. Simon’s performance of a grade 1 piece demonstrates its the musicality and performance that matters not the level, the levels are just a guide as to the level of difficulty in lea…[Read more]

Great job Drew. Really nice playing.

A face to face teacher can really help get your technique, posture and nails working well in the early stages of learning. The learning material and coaching in CGC s excellent and a great way to learn.

An update on my progress journal. I didn’t get around to lodging my grade 4 CGC material although it was pretty close to being ready. I wasn’t happy with a few elements of the Petzold Minuet. I have enrolled in my 8th grade AMEB exam (haven’t got a date yet). It has certainly given me focus. As per my commitment of a few months ago I will be…[Read more]

Welcome chew1957.

What part of Australia are you from? Can you tell us a bit about your playing background.

cheers

Immanuel from Wollongong

There is no qualification needed. Everyone can access all grades at all time.

Hi Alexey

I love the coaching calls. They are run most of the daytime hours on a saturday new york time which i think is EDT so the internet will give you the time conversion to where you live. When i go to book coaching on the coaching calendar it has done the conversion for me so i am choosing a time in australia where i live.

The teachers are…[Read more]

I use a large cushion (no foot stool), have for years (works for me).

Have tried lots of supports. If I had to give up the cushcion I would try a sage works. I don’t like suction caps still have marks from them on my first guitar.

Peace to you too Marwan, welcome

cheers

Immanuel from Australia

Love the picture Linda. Reminds me of our meet-up.

Good relaxed posture is important for my playing. I sometimes think about my breathing but am not consciously planning any movement but also am not trying to stay completely still.

Welcome Sanja

Delighted you are joining CGC.

Hi

I am not aware of any others. A few years ago i did a lot of searching regarding summer schools in europe and i didn’t find anything additional to what you have found. One challenge in Spain is a lot of website material is in Spanish which makes searching harder. Good luck. Would love to hear back in the future what you went to if you do go.

Hi Jodie

Congratulations on your new guitar. A very exciting time. Thankyou for sharing your story, you made me feel as if I was part of the experience.

cheers

Immanuel

Hi Drew

Enjoyed your list of 10 points. Would love to see some of your art.

cheers

Immanuel

Hi, I am a complete novice when it comes to recording and don’t understand most of the conversation in this thread. I use a Mac and a rode mic and a scarlet 212 interface. I have the gain on my interface set almost to maximum and always ensure the 48v button is pressed in and lit up. (I wasn’t pressing in this button when I started and it was the…[Read more]

Hi Bubbles. Follow John’s instructions. You have access to everything. Access on the site is never tied to passing a grade. Good luck.