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Fun blog things - thoughts?
I feel like classical guitar is a mere shadow in the world of classical music. Like when you think of a classical musician, no one ever thinks about a classical guitarist so what would you guys think about having a famous classical guitarist/classical guitar piece of the week? To educate more people in the wonderful world that is classical guitar
This blog was on hiatus for so long and idk if i ever intended to get it up and running again...but tbh I had my baby and suddenly it became so important to me to keep pursuing music and I was so motivated to work so much harder.
Everything changes with a baby. When I got pregnant, you have no idea how many people told me things like, "I guess you're done being a musician then," or "So you're giving up on guitar?" or "I could never have kids, I love music too much!" As if being a parent and a musician were mutually exclusive.
But all through my pregnancy, I kept teaching and I kept studying and I kept practicing (literally up until I went into labor. I stopped practicing about 3 days before she was born, and started up again maybe 3 days after). And then she was here. And she was beautiful and pure and new and the doctor laid her on my chest and she was screaming so I sang, and she immediately stopped and fell asleep. And every time I practiced, she lit up and watched and listened and then fell asleep.
Suddenly being a musician wasnt about what I could achieve or my own importance, it was about showing her what hard work can do, teaching her discipline and diligence, it was about filling her life with music.
There really isnt a lot out there for professional musicians who are mothers, and I hate that. I hate that what's out there is negativity and telling women their careers are over if they have kids, or seen as weaker if they have a longing to be a parent, told they cant do both. This blog is probably going to be a bit different than most musicblrs--it was already different bc I'm not a college student anymore and that seems to be all that's out there. It's more of a spite blog now.
So here I am. A mother and a musician. Both.
Ieva is a Lithuanian classical guitarist currently based in Brussels. She performs on lyre guitar, renaissance lute, baroque lute and classical guitar. More info and music: https://www.ieva-baltmiskyte.com/
GALICIAN FLAMENCA ㅡ Gino D'Auri
Gino D'Auri (1937 – 26 January 2007) was an Italian flamenco, fusion and classical guitarist of Romani origin. D'Auri was born in Rome. He moved to Los Angeles in 1967, where he began playing in flamenco clubs. In 1976, he recorded with fusion group Caldera, releasing an album of the same name. In 1980, he met ...
“We recorded this video in the gorgeous gardens of Castle Belvedere in Weimar. Unfortunately not the Alhambra itself, but still a fantastic background to this beautiful composition by the great Francisco Tarrega! This piece is also available on my latest CD, "Colours of Spain", which you can order on my webpage: www.stephaniejonesguitar.com/discography“ From the amazing young guitarist Stephanie Jones Recuerdos de la Alhambra (Memories of the Alhambra) by Francisco Tárrega So lovely...
Yesterday was such a good night. First, I officially decided to start giving private guitar lessons. Then, I had a performance at Derry Down, a historical venue for musicians, as part of the Young Musicians Series. I played three pieces: Etude No. 7 by Carcassi, Lágrima by Francisco Tárrega, and Tanguito Madrugador by Máximo Diego Pujol. All of which were part of my college audition set. Tanguito, being the more advanced piece, was my concern. I have battled with this piece and I’m proud to say that it was the best performance of Tanguito I’ve ever played! The performance went so well that after the show, the director of community events in my city APPROACHED ME AND ASKED IF I COULD GET OUT OF SCHOOL TO PERFORM AT HER EVENT. I GOT MY FIRST PAYING GIG GUYS.
Hey, what are some good classical pieces to audition to college with? Right now, I've been focusing on my All State audition piece, Introduction Et Fandango, which is a professional/post-college guitar piece so my prior solo piece, Lagrima, seems like a less advanced piece that won't be fit to audition to an university with.
8.6.19 | 62/100 Days of Productivity
Spent most of my day at my high school, helping out my guitar teacher set up and get ready for the new school year, make a department website, tune guitars, set up ensemble chairs, etc.. but I also got to meet the new band director and officially get signed up for honours jazz ensemble!! My guitar teacher gave me a fake book to start studying jazz and learning standards! I'm so happy. When I got home, I was able to practice guitar for about two hours, which isn't bad despite it being a lot short than normal. Question for you guys, am I the only one that likes to colour code their sheet music? Like red for dynamics, black for fingerings, blue for chords, etc?
