April 2002, No. 112

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The Writing Life: Jewel finds a new groove in songwriting and the studio. By Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers
Words and music to "Standing Still"

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Celtic Journey: Bluegrass and Americana star Tim O’Brien immerses himself in Irish music. By Rani Arbo
Words and music to "The Holy Well"

Summer Study 2002: Our annual guide to camps and workshops.
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Studying flamenco in Spain, by Stephen Dick
Guitarists at fiddle camp, by David Surette

 

DEPARTMENTS

JUMP STREET How George Harrison changed the world, Loudon Wainwright gets serious, fingerstylist Peter Lang returns to the studio, Happenings, and more.

REVIEWS Fingerstyle gospel books and videos, Schubert lieder with guitar, and Hit List CDs.

ON THE WEB Global Exchange: How to make your music available to online listeners around the world. By Matt Hayden

STAGE AND STUDIO Twice as Nice: Arranging and recording acoustic guitar duets. By Al Petteway

MARKETPLACE Browse the classified ads with live links to advertiser Web sites.

GEARBOX Dell’Arte and Renaissance baritone 12-strings reviewed, guitar maker Kathy Wingert, equipment picks from Jewel, Tim O'Brien, Loudon Wainwright, and others, plus new gear.

Q&A Answers to your questions about playing lead, building nail strength, the zero fret, and more.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Basics: Carter-Style Lead. By Carol McComb
Music to "On Top of Old Smokey"
Music to "Shady Grove"

Classical Techniques: Etude Variations. By Mark Small
Music to Ferdinando Carulli’s "Prelude"

GREAT ACOUSTICS Kel Kroydon Flattops. By Dakota Dave Hull

Cover: Jewel on stage with her custom Ferrington acoustic. Photo by West Kennerly.

 

 


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