Jim Marvin replied to the topic Is Guitar part of your spiritual journey? in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 4 months ago
This is an awesome question. This is just my perspective. For me, a Christian, Worship (capital W) is my way of saying “Thank you” to God. I don’t want to “over-spiritualise” it. But when I play, it’s just me, the guitar, and God. It’s a nice place for me to be.
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Choosing Strings – Nylon vs. Carbon-fiber or Titanium in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 5 months ago
Wow! Jeff, thanks so much for the link! It is so cool to get advice plus “Here, listen to this…” And I’ve never heard that before. UHHHHHMAZING! Peace! Jim
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Choosing Strings – Nylon vs. Carbon-fiber or Titanium in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 5 months ago
Thanks to everyone! (Still getting used to how the reply posts so I’m answering the batch rather than separately).
All outstanding comments.
I’ve used Savarez with great results on some guitars. And I love the Hannabach strings.
I recently bought a GVRubio Estudio with a spruce top. The sound is fantastic. So I asked the dealer and he…[Read more]
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Jim Marvin started the topic Choosing Strings – Nylon vs. Carbon-fiber or Titanium in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 5 months ago
I’m probably late to the game on this topic, but I didn’t see anything on my point. And I value all the ideas I read here…SO…
If I over-generalize and understate…Nylon strings, while not as brilliant, have much better warmth, better intonation, and can be more expressive. I’ve always used carbon-fiber for the brilliance and extended…[Read more]
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Martha Kreipke Progress Journal in the forum Progress Journals 1 year, 5 months ago
Martha – You did a beautiful job of the Prelude! One of my all time favorites!
If I may ask, how do you record you videos? I thought it was really well done. Just camera, microphone, etc.
Again, De Visee was a joy to listen to!
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Gibson and Guitar Center Bankrupcy in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 6 months ago
Just some thoughts. I live very close to many Guitar Centers (who doesn’t). But I also live very close to Wildwood Guitars (everyone should). I hate going to GC because the noise and service levels are not what they should be…in any store. Too noisy. And most of the staff just doesn’t seem present. 15 years ago all the family owned guitar…[Read more]
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Hello from Montreal Canada in the forum Introduce yourself 2 years, 11 months ago
Julian –
Welcome. Here I hope you find that its the journey that matters. I’ve learned that. I’ve played for a long time but am probably destined to be an early-intermediate level play most of the time. Here I’ve found beginners and highly accomplished players willing to inspire me in what it is I’m doing at the moment. I would urge you to…[Read more] -
Jim Marvin replied to the topic Leo Brouwer in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 2 months ago
Thanks Dave! There is such a rich history to Brouwer and so much influence on our playing that its hard to know where to start! I’ll check these out.
Peace
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Wedding Success! in the forum Simon Says [Site Updates and Announcements] 3 years, 2 months ago
Congratulations Evita and Simon!!!!
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Guitar finishes… in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 3 months ago
Awesome info! Thank you so much! And you’ve obviously seen my house! I’ll be outside fixing the fence! Thanks again Tim!
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Jim Marvin started the topic Guitar finishes… in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 3 months ago
If a thin finish is preferable because the guitar resonates better, why finish a guitar at all?
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Hello from Boulder Colorado USA in the forum Introduce yourself 3 years, 3 months ago
Welcome Joe!
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Leo Brouwer in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Linda! Great info!
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Leo Brouwer in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 3 months ago
Awesome. Thanks!
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Leo Brouwer in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 3 months ago
I just listened to it. Indeed! Very nice.
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Jim Marvin started the topic Leo Brouwer in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 3 months ago
Can anyone recommend a particular recording (album, cd, download)? A recording that represents maybe his best, or most popular, work? Peace. Jim
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Carulli Waltz in the forum Classical Guitar Student Showcase 3 years, 3 months ago
Beautifully played!
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic [Simon] Summer School update and question in the forum Simon Says [Site Updates and Announcements] 3 years, 4 months ago
Yes. I’ll make that commitment. Thank you for doing all this!
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Robert de Visée – Prélude in D minor in the forum Classical Guitar Student Showcase 3 years, 4 months ago
Nicely done Andre!
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Jim Marvin replied to the topic Adelita by Tárrega played by Linda in the forum Classical Guitar Student Showcase 3 years, 4 months ago
Linda-
I enjoy your playing SO much! Thank you. You did fantastic! - Load More
