In this episode I talk about the unfortunate passing of the great Armand Coeck, and my encounter with a new way of playing guitar. The show ends with a great suite by Javier Contreras.

In this episode I confess to having never played Brouwer. I also discuss some potentially lesser known composers I like, Gimli the corgi makes his show debut. The episode ends with a revisit of 5 pieces by Martin Slater.

In this episode, I discuss how one band broke my heart, and another put it back together. The show ends with 2 pieces by Kristian Heim.

The podcast is back after a brief hiatus. On this episode I discuss the future of the show, rock concert etiquette, and play music from the vault by Jared Coffin.By Chris Hales

In this episode I discuss potentially attending my first classical guitar concert in several years. I also talk about a style of classical music that really isn't for me, and speculate on the future (and maybe the present?) of live classical music. The show closes with a 3 movement work by Etienne de Lavaulx.…

In this episode I talk about a new guitar piece I'm loving, a movie I hated, and we listen to a fantastic chamber piece by Graham Campbell.

In this episode I'm joined by my friend and colleague, Parker Robinson one last time before he rides off into the Nashville sunset. We talk about acoustic treatment, the Elvis movie, and weird foods to bring to a Superbowl party.

In this episode, I talk about encounters with other dog owners, a naive belief I once held about my computer, and we hear a fantastic composition for 10 string guitar by Thomas Katerkamp.

In this episode, I do a full deep dive into the 12 Villa Lobos etudes, discussing them at length possibly for the last time. I also reveal something I experienced for the first time recently, and the show finishes off with 2 great pieces by Mike Woods.

In this episode I discuss a recent concert I attended, and we reach back into the vault to hear 4 great pieces by Scott Niebauer. Afterwords, I'm joined by 2 special guests to give our lists of what we consider to be the top 13 horror movies of all time.

In this episode I discuss a recent concert I attended, and we reach back into the vault to hear 4 great pieces by Scott Niebauer. Afterwords, I'm joined by 2 special guests to give our lists of what we consider to be the top 13 horror movies of all time.

In this episode I give my take on the concept of borrowing versus plagiarism, and wonder why so many musicians hate music. I also say like, like, a valley girl from the early 90s. The show closes with 3 pieces by Mike Woods.By Chris Hales

In this episode I discuss my latest trip to Prague, a new horror movie I love, and a book that I don't. The show caps off with 2 excellent pieces by Vincenzo Adelini.

In this episode, I consider life without iced tea, talk about guitar transcriptions for percussion, and ask if a certain set of etudes is slightly overrated. The show ends with a work from Kristian Heim's upcoming album.By Chris Hales

In this episode I talk about some interesting finds at a local music shop, and we hear fantastic music from Rob Ainsley.

Topics include the introduction Gimli the Corgi, something I learned about harp strings, and an original joke by me. The show caps off with 3 new compositions from Kristian Heim.

In this episode I lament a happening, reveal a coming change in my life, and talk about a way to overcome a bout with writer's block. The show ends with 3 compositions from Freya Shaw.By Chris Hales

In this episode I talk about my next dog, how I hate certain tunings, how Unsolved Mysteries inspired a great horror movie, and of course emails. We then revisit some great guitar pieces by Gisli Johann Gretarsson.

In this episode I talk about that time someone asked John Cage a question regarding flatulence. I also talk about an upcoming concert I've bought tickets to. The show ends with my latest composition.

In this episode I discuss a new technique for overcoming recording difficulties, why staff paper makes me angry, and come to terms with Halloween Kills. The episode ends with a great piece by Fadi Rachid.

In this episode I discuss why you shouldn't keep your guitar in the case, my thoughts on the Jerry Garcia casting, and my feelings on the "music" of John Cage. The episode ends with 12 Studies by Martin Slater.

In this episode, I discuss music in the works, neighbor problems, and we revisit music by Daniel Ainsworth. I am then joined by Jeremy Showgren and Parker Robinson for a special discussion on Friday the 13th movies.

In this episode, I discuss music in the works, neighbor problems, and we revisit music by Daniel Ainsworth. I am then joined by Jeremy Showgren and Parker Robinson for a special discussion on Friday the 13th movies.

In this short episode, I talk about saying goodbye to the beloved family dog, and debate names for a fishing boat. We cap off the episode with music by Oliver Waterman.

In episode 32 I discuss my latest approach to composing and overcoming writer's block. Topics also include some recent horror movies I've seen and how Grateful Dead music belongs on the classical guitar. The show caps off with 2 great pieces by Jared S. Coffin.

In this episode I'm pleased to be joined by guitarist and luthier, Kristian Heim to discuss all things classical guitar building. The episode features music by Kristian Heim and Freya Shaw.

In this episode I'm pleased to be joined by guitarist and luthier, Kristian Heim to discuss all things classical guitar building. The episode features music by Kristian Heim and Freya Shaw.

Topics include unapologetic love for the Grateful Dead, and classical guitar reference on a tv show, and home recording setup. The show finishes with 3 pieces by Etienne de Lavaulx.

Topics include greatest hits albums, worst hits albums, and what brings any good concert to a screeching halt. The show closes with 2 pieces by Martin Slater.

Topics include memorization, pieces that are more enjoyable to play than listen to, and some classical guitar hiding in a cinematic masterpiece. The show concludes with fantastic music by Bob Wilson.

In this episode I discuss 2 musical forms that I struggle to compose in, and then talk about Sliders (not the Duane Allman kind). I close the show with an old recording of one of my first compositions for guitar.

A listener offers another movie featuring classical guitar, I talk about how much I hated The Craft: Legacy, and we finish with excellent music from Bob Wilson and Freya Shaw.

Topics include an amazing gift from a listener, more and writers block, and we finish off with music by Daniel Ainsworth.

Topics include children's recital etiquette, writer's block, Danglers in Italy, and more on Julian Bream. Did Julian have a stalker? The episode concludes with fantastic works by Etienne De Lavaulx.

An episode within an episode. The show features a fall themed collection of guitar pieces, and is then followed by a battle between my friend, Jeremy Showgren and myself to draft the best roster of horror movies. Spoiler alert: I destroy him.

An episode within an episode. The show features a fall themed collection of guitar pieces, and is then followed by a battle between my friend, Jeremy Showgren and myself to draft the best roster of horror movies. Spoiler alert: I destroy him.

In this episode, I mention the first horror movie I ever saw, discuss the benefits of having a mean violin teacher, and read a ghostly email. Not a lot of guitar talk in this episode, but it's made up for with some fantastic compositions by Etienne de Lavaulx.

After a few words on the passing of a legend, Julian Bream, Composer and guitarist, Scott Niebauer joins me to discuss a wide range of topics, including his guitar beginnings, the importance of practicing composition, musical influences, and of course, iced tea. We then hear Scott's latest composition, and a great piece from Paul Horn.…

After a few words on the passing of a legend, Julian Bream, Composer and guitarist, Scott Niebauer joins me to discuss a wide range of topics, including his guitar beginnings, the importance of practicing composition, musical influences, and of course, iced tea. We then hear Scott's latest composition, and a great piece from Paul Horn.…

Topics include a club I'd like to join, superhero movies, Ennio Morricone, and we hear the music of Christopher Mclaren, and Gísli Jóhann Grétarsson.

Topics include "Rock Symphonies," weird composers, Hans Zimmer, and other things I don't like. The show ends with fantastic music by David Malmberg.

Topics include "A Confederacy of Dunces", my on and off again relationship with a guitar piece, and we finish with 6 fantastic compositions by Martin Slater. Tone Picture No. 1 (By The River) Tone Picture No. 2 (Green Meadows) Tone Picture No. 3 (Sun & Cloud) Tone Picture No. 4 (Spring Haze) Tone Picture No. 5 (Hazy Summer) Lullaby…

In this episode I make a confession, respond to email, and enjoy great music from Freya Shaw and Andrew Aylward.

Topics include composing solos vs ensembles and an alternative ending to Escape From New York. The show ends with a fantastic guitar concerto by Mark Francis.

In this episode I discuss Giuliani (not that one), the Classical period, the so called "Black Crowes" reunion tour, and we listen to the music of Lance Olivieri.

In this episode, I drone on for about 20 minutes mostly about horror movies, and then we take a musical walk through the graveyard.

Topics include broken nails, Abba, and Villa-Lobos etudes. The episode ends with fantastic guitar duos from Daniel Ainsworth.