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Since the first time I heard Tarrega, I felt in love with his compositions. They were written around the year 1800 in Andalusia. Often as studies for his students. To me they sound quite classical but

The flamenco music is so diverse, many different styles in Spanish called "palos". What they have in common is the rhythm "compas". A clock is often used to show the 12 beats and where

The last 15 years of learning changed tremendously, in all aspects of learning. Since the going viral of the internet many subjects are a few clicks away. But does it do its job? Only on YouTube there's

After a long absence from two months here we go again. It was quite a ride again this summer. My family just returned to Spain. We found a new house high up the mountains. Beautiful place but no internet

The last weeks were quite challenging. Playing in the hottest month off the year. Also the most busiest time of the year. Everywhere tourists, who wander around looking at glass shop windows. What to buy

This time a short piece by Francisco Tarrega an famous Spanish guitar composer from the era 1852-1902. Born in Villarreal and lived in Barcelona. Later moved to perform in Paris and London. The music is

Summertime in Andalusia and cutting a watermelon with a nail clipper. And walking under the guitar case to protect from the sun. As you can see. It's all possible a bit of improvisation goes a long way.

What a week again, my fellow Steemians. After some hard work playing guitar at the coast and cutting a watermelon with nail clippers. It was enough of discomfort, I know it's healthy and I learned again

This man Vincent I met 15 years ago in Andalusia. Till that time I hadn't played on the street yet. Together we went for a travel to play at the places we've visited. The monk like style is an part I really

My friend and colleague plays "Nathalie " in his own interpretation.

There it is Friday the 13th. The 40st birthday of my wife. A day where synchronized events can occur. And in my case they did. Briefly summarized; when we drove to the gig, just before arriving we had

Getting on with the music, been playing almost everyday. Some days are very interesting with meeting amazing people. Fortunately some children came dancing and made the scene more alive. The other side

After years of being absent of busking music in Andalusia. This year I made it happen again. After my dear family our two daughters of nine and ten years old moved back to their mothers native country

Another weekend playing live in Andalusia with Wazifa. This time a birthday party where 3 bands played. Sierra blues rocked the place before we went on. In an two man down formation. The other guitarist

After the countless hours of rehearsing last weeks. Then finally the big day arrived. Fortunately it was an lovely event with beautiful people and a very friendly atmosphere. That for sure helps. Before

With 3 days left before the solstice and our first gig with the new members of the band. We've been working rehearsing a lot last couple of weeks. This week there will be a rehearsal every day. The most

This time a little bit of flamenco bulerias. There are many different flamenco styles around 60 of what I'm aware of. The old styles are ; soleares, alegrias and bulerias. The latter being the most fast

After getting started in the band last week. Things went fast. Had to learn their 20 songs in a week. Fortunately the brain did cooperate in this case. Now just after the third rehearsal things are starting

Welcome back fellow Steemians a quick update on how things are evolving. The last weeks have been very turbulent to say at least. When I was living in the Netherlands. We created a band "Pure V",

Welcome back fellow Steemians a quick update on how things are evolving. The last weeks have been very turbulent to say at least. When I was living in the Netherlands. We created a band "Pure V",