Livestream Ideas Category

Harmony

as discussed with Martin today, I am very interested in some live sessions Harmony for the guitar. i.e. based on the book of Dusan Bogdanovic "Harmony for classical guitar" recommended by Steve Goss

Ear Training

Would it be possible for Ashley to teach us ear training, either in the lesson format or a live stream? I think it's part of good musicianship training,…

Flamenco

Fundamentals of the style, building off of Kai's series. Warm up scales/technique.

Strings in-depth!

History of how classical guitar strings have changed over the years and what are the benefits and differences of carbon vs nylon, hard vs soft tension, etc.…

Software, accessories, high quality recording techniques to support your guitar playong and presentations

How do software like Garageband, computers, tablets, good mikes etc. help you expand your guitar repertoire (turning your solo instrument into an ensemble with garageband having other tracks),…

Guest Workshop with Stephanie Jones on "Cielo Abierto" by Sinesi

As suggested by @David Chidsey in the Livestream Megathread. I would LOVE if we could do a session on Cielo Abierto by Sinesi! After watching Stephanie Jones I'm addicted to this piece and need help…

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Abel Carlevaro Microestudios Challenge

Having just completed the Carcassi Etude Challenge, I would like to suggest an Abel Carlevaro Challenge with his 20 Microestudios. These are 20 contemporary microstudies, published by Chantelle,…

Recording Guitar and DAW Fundamentals

It would be great if Martin could go through it again maybe in a more high level abbreviated version of setup, DAW basics, techniques etc. for the casual user.

Life at the Conservatory

What its like to get your degree in music. Demand, schedule, curriculum. Pros cons, what would you change.. Most of us dont have degrees in music but would be very interested to know about what some…

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tonebase Community Concert

I think this would be AWESOME! Everybody can play a piece, we can cheer for each other and you can have that concert excitement from your home! I can speak from experience that playing a livestream…

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TB Staff Favorites

A listing and short discussion on a favorite piece to play and why from each of the TB staff/teachers. Pointing out key phrases and construction elements they appreciate.…

Different Tunings and its Implications

Perhaps we could look at the different utilised guitar tunings the , benefits, the patterns on the fretboard, the possible shortcuts that might help to get around the patterns already developed in…

tendonitis - How to prevent and care

It would be nice a live stream about the tendonitis on musicians.

Public Performance

For classical guitarists who want to play, anywhere! the ins and outs of gigging, common situations, mentality, exploring repertoire to begin with as a new gig musician and beyond,…

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A second tonebase Academy composition series!

Need I say more? :)

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Tension and relaxation

I would like to understand more about ways to improve technique through relaxation -- getting rid of unnecessary tension in the hands and body.

Building a Repertoire

I know it's up to the individual, but I'd be curious to hear thoughts from the TB staff or guests on selecting pieces to work up: - How much of what I'm working on should be at, above,…

Paganini on the Classical Guitar

As suggested by @Nick in the Livestream Megathread. how about a live stream about Paganini? Guitar sonatas / caprices... I know Eliot Fisk recorded them and they are stunning readings ...…

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Livestream to help us make a good Barrée

It would be great to organize a livestream entirely dedicated to Barrée. Personally I've always struggled to play it (D string in particular) and with the help of Tonebase teachers and good…

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Guest Workshop with Derek Gripper

As suggested by @Roddy in the Livestream Suggestions Megathread. I don't know if this has been suggested before, but if at all possible, get Derek Gripper on. The music is something else https://www.…

Call to arms a classical guitar revolution now!

How do we grow our niche skillset, and attract and inspire a wider audience for the next century? It feels like the institutions have us largely looking back 100 of years to study what has been done…

Marina Krupkina and her Decacorde

Marina Krupkina, the amazing guitarist who performs the Nikita Koshkin etudes for the tonebase community challenge, is known for recordings/videos on her 10-string guitar, or Decacorde.…

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Interactive Class: Left Hand in-depth with Villa-Lobos Etude no.3

This topic was submitted anonymously via the post-interactice-class survey! We already had a Livestream on this piece (Left Hand Workout with Villa-Lobos Etude No.…

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Preparing for Competitions

This has been suggested by @Brooke in the Live Stream Suggestions Megathread. Preparing for a guitar competition. Preparation, do's don'ts. Best, worst moments.…

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Play along videos of exercises

I don’t know if a livestream but rather play along vídeos of 30 to 60 minutes of exercises and technique, probably 30 minutes is better. Even better if these videos were changed every couple of…