08-12-2008 -
The Nicholas Ioannou 1987 Bavarian Spruce
monster guitar is sold to a good man out of Brooklyn.
08-11-2008 -
The
Allegro Assai from
Sonata 3 is complete. :-) A nice cruise into the
final 2 pieces and I should be done except for some slight
editing and additional writing. The Allegro came out
fantastic...it plays like a dream. Sweet! I also
updated the mp3 of the same.
- I'm having some
family issues that prevented me from completing my newest piece
of music, mentioned just below. It's completely written, I
just need the time to sit with it and mark it up.
08-10-2008 -
For the longest time, my inner ear has been silent, with only
the slightest pieces of music entering my mind.
Apparently, a flood-gate has been opened and I have to obey the
impulse.
Prelude #10 is being
written in E Major/C# Minor
and should be completely engraved by this evening. I
will continue to try and finish the
Bach Violin Sonata and Partita
book up asap.
08-09-2008 -
OK, the Ken Whisler 2008 Cedar is out
the door. A client came by, played a few guitars, settled
on her and poof, it's gone in less than 2 days! Ken is a
guitar builder to keep one's eye on. I'll hopefully have
more of his guitars in the next few months.
08-07-2008 - The
Whisler 2008 Cedar and Rosewood guitar is in and man, is she a
beauty. Graded at a 2A by myself, this baby has a voice,
punch, projection, resonance and beauty all going for her.
Ken Whisler is definitely a luthier to watch and this is a
guitar that must be played. Updates, photos and sound
files will follow this evening....all on the
Guitar Page.
08-06-2008 - Have
a new guitar coming in from a new
luthier.... Ken Whisler - Cedar and Rosewood. Looks to be
a gorgeous instrument. Updates soon.
08-05-2008 -
I took the time to convert the remaining files (BWV 1004-1006)
to MP3 and upload them. Some of them hitched up here and
there, but they're all correct, regardless of what you might
hear. I've also just about finished the Allegro Assai
from Sonata 3.
08-04-2008 -
Updated the mp3 for the Allegro Assai
from Sonata 3 and on
the Photo Page.
08-03-2008 -
Well into the Allegro Assai
, I have 2 of 5 pages fully marked
already. Final marking is completed on the Fugue from the
same Sonata. Jpegs should be updated in the various
galleries.
- Updated pictures
of the Avalon A32J on our
Guitar Page.
08-02-2008 -
Opened up another advertising account with Yahoo Sponsored
Search. Moving up in the rankings! Sweet. :-)
08-01-2008 -
I'm into the Allegro Assai
from Sonata 3. 14 pages to go to finish up the book.
Almost there! 5 pages for this piece in terms of marking
and final editing. It should go smoothly.
- I have the other
Adalid 9CB Spruce model in hand and
she's a beauty. Pristine!
07-31-2008 -
The Fugue from Sonata 3 is
completed. Happy time.
- Another
Adalid Esteve 9 CB guitar is
coming....Spruce top - Rosewood back and sides.
07-29-2008 -
Updated photos of the Hippner
#570 Port Orford Cedar and Flamed Myrtle ... the guitar is a
must see.
- Had a great
morning regarding the Violin Sonatas &
Partitas volume - almost done with the Fugue from Sonata 3,
which will allow a nice cruise into the final 3 pieces of the
book.
07-27-2008 -
Updated the Guitar Page with 2
exceptional instruments:
-
1993 Nicholas Ioannou
-
2008 Adalid 9 C/B Cedar
& Rosewood
07-25-2008 - Almost
done with the Fugue from Violin Sonata 3....slowly....keyriste,
it's even longer than the Chaconne !
07-22-2008 - Opened
an advertising account with
NetInstruments
furthering our reach to the classical guitar public.
07-20-2008 -
Another Spruce top Adalid 9 C/B is on
the way....same as every loud and sweet sounding....awesome
guitars.
- Work continues
on the Violin Sonatas &
Partitas volume - 3/4 done with the Fugue from Sonata 3.
07-19-2008 - I have
another Esteve Adalid 9 C/B for sale,
Cedar top, Rosewood, again, very loud and very sweet sounding.
07-18-2008 - I have
a gorgeous 1993 Nicholas Ioannou guitar
for sale. Spruce and Rosewood, very resonant and very
sweet.
07-15-2008 - As of
this week, we are now offering
Luthier services to the
Long Island area. In collaboration with Larry Macri of
Macri Music, we can now offer guitarists setup and repair
service for their classical and acoustic instruments. This
includes all bowed and stringed instruments from resetting of
necks to general setup for optimal performance. We also
offer piano tuning and on-site piano repair services.
07-14-2008 - A fine
classical guitarist from Mexico,
Eduardo Diaz - was kind enough to upload a
video performance of Valerie's Air. My deepest thanks
to Eduardo for his expressive interpretation.
07-13-2008 - I have
a brand new Avalon A32J Legacy Series
guitar in Spruce and Indian Rosewood with a Hiscox Lowden
LiteFlite hard-shell case.
07-12-2008 - The
Esteve 9 C/B Spruce is sold. I
have another Cedar 9 C/B
coming in soon.
07-11-2008 -
New Hippner guitar just came in and
she's a beauty. Hippner
#570 ... check it out.
07-08-2008 - The
Cedar Adalid 9 C/B is sold!
Whoo, that was fast....an indication of what a great value and
sound that can be found in these guitars. 2 Spruce models
left...come over and give them a try. Bring
money....you're gonna want one.
07-07-2008 - 1/2
way done with the Fugue from
BWV 1005, it's slowly getting there.
07-02-2008 - A few
new guitars are coming in the next couple of days.
Cedar 9C/B from Esteve and at least 1 new Hippner. Updates
soon
07-01-2008 -
Numerous other projects and outside work are keeping me from
diligent work towards the Violin Sonatas and Partitas. I'm
working on it at night or early in the morning, so I can get
other work done too. Soon.
06-16-2008 - The
Kenny Hill 2288 is sold. Nice guitar.
06-15-2008 - Update
the snapshot of the Fugue from BWV 1005. Another monster
piece, this clocks in at 11 pages. About a 1/5th thru the
piece in terms of marking and editing.
06-13-2008 - A well
deserved vacation (if I do say so myself :-) is over and it's
back to work. I'm well into the
Fugue from BWV 1005,
having time on the plane back and forth to Orlando, FL.
Other than that, I didn't do much except swim, walk, and watch
my girls have a lot of fun.
06-05-2008 - Having
a significantly good couple of days, mainly due to bad weather
:-) I was able to finish the
Chaconne!
Very happy with the full editing, marking and fingerings.
A big weight has been relieved. I can now move forward
with the 4 remaining pieces and think seriously about releasing
this great book.
06-02-2008 - More
than half-way thru the Chaconne.
It's coming out very nicely. Might be a good run
from here, once I'm done with this piece.
05-28-2008 - The
Hippner 8 string guitar is sold.
- About a 1/3 of
the way thru the Chaconne.
- I've made
available, the pieces from
BWV 1001 ,
1002 and
1003 along with the
Urtext transcriptions. Each in individual publications.
05-23-2008 - A
fifth of the way thru marking and fingering the
Chaconne...gods, this is a huge
piece. The jpeg snapshot of the piece is updated. At
this rate, it's gonna be a while until I'm satisfied.
Hopefully, it's worth it. :-)
- Knowing the old
Segovia score, I'm a bit upset that the harmonies are incorrect
in places, rhythms are simplified or plain wrong, in places
(look carefully at the beginning measures to start), and that
there is no variation within certain sections of the piece.
I always knew it could be much better, and at the very least,
more accurate. I wonder why no one ever questioned the old
standard? Or maybe they did...who knows. Whoo, bad
Rich, questioning the old master. He'd of castrated me on
the stage in his master class, no? LOL
05-21-2008 -
Massive review of the Chaconne
is underway. Smallish editing, corrections along the way,
etc. It's a big piece. I'm liking it more and more
as I tighten things up. Once I'm done with this piece, the
rest will flow pretty smoothly.
05-14-2008 - The
Gigue from Violin Partita II
is completed. I have also begun "re-looking" at the
Chaconne from the same, determining
whether or not it will be included in the collection. The
answer is "yes". My interpretation of this great piece
should be available and it will be. If I didn't believe it
would be a favored edition, I would leave it out. I am
also considering a separate publication based solely on this
piece, including numerous interpretations.
05-12-2008 - I
uploaded a simple
presentation, based on one's perspective. This has
nothing to do with guitar. Work continues in the
background. A few guitars came in, which have to be
evaluated, and Violin Sonata work progresses.
05-08-2008 -
Uploaded photos for the Esteve guitars 3E and Esteve
7...nice nice guitars.
05-05-2008 - Work
continues....pictures of guitars and sound files will be
uploaded tonight.
05-02-2008 - The
New Esteve student models are in....price points are $849 and
1049 including FedEx shipping. with case.
05-01-2008 -
Updated the jpeg snapshot for the
Gigue from Partita II BWV
1004.
- New
Esteve guitars coming today with
lower price points of $1049 and $849. I'll shoot them
tonight or tomorrow morning.
04-27-2008 - Got
into the Gigue from BWV 1004. I keeps going ...we'll get
there soon enough.
04-26-2008 - The
Courante from BWV 1004 in D
Minor is fully marked. Chippin' away.
04-25-2008 -
BWV 1001 -
BWV 1002 and
BWV 1003 are
finalized for publication. These individual BWVs have the
urtext publications attached to them.
04-24-2008 - Work
continues on the
Bach Violin Sonatas
as well as my Celtic Guitar publication.
- Updated the
Guitar Page with relevant information for the numerous
guitars we have for sale.
04-18-2008 -
Continuing work on
Partita II in D Minor.
- Updating pages
for the individual BWVs regarding the
Bach Violin Sonatas.
You can now purchase BWV 1001, 1002 and 1003 separately, where
each edition will contain the matching Urtext.
- I'm bringing in
a few less expensive solid top instruments that are
perfectly setup by Ron Fernandez. These will be around $800-1000 each.
04-15-2008 - Happy
Tax Day! Finished 2 days early...whoo! :-)
- OK, looks like the Hippner
#456 Blanca Flamenco is sold.
- Updated the
Courante from Partita II in D
Minor. Getting there ... should be done with the book
soon enough.
04-11-2008 - I put
up a number of sound files for the listed guitars for those
interested. Varied stuff such as Canarios, a Bach gavotte,
Angostura and Afro Cuban Lullaby. The files are a minute a
piece....not too long for a good sound sample. I'm using an AKG
mic along with my normal PC based recording setup. The mic
gives a very pure reproduction of the sound. The guitars are
recorded straight. 1db of noise reduction, added reverb to
relieve the dryness and that's it. All found thru the
Guitar Page.
04-07-2008 -
Finished the Allegro from Bach Violin Sonata II for our Violin Sonatas
publication. The halfway point! Now I'll move on to
the 2nd Partita, which includes the Courante, Gigue and Chaconne
in D Minor, all for marking, fingering and slight editing on the
fly.
04-06-2008 - Spent
some time updating our
Guitar Page with a few nice instruments. Added 2
Spruce Esteve Guitars. East Indian Rosewoods,
Carbon Fiber bracing, Ebony, Cedar Neck, perfectly set
up...these guitars are very loud and very sweet sounding.
Give them a look.
04-05-2008 - Added
a Kenny Hill Signature
Model Classical Guitar built in 2004 on our Guitar Page.
Nice guitar!
04-03-2008 - Put an
Ioannou 1987 Classical
Guitar for Sale on our Guitar Page. Loud, resonant
Spruce baby!
04-02-2008 -
Working the Allegro Violin Sonata II from the Violin Sonatas
publication. I'm considering working on the
Sinfonia for Duet Parts.
I'm also hankering to get the Celtic Book
for Classical Guitar done.
04-01-2008 - Lots
of stuff starting to happen, which is mighty cool. Guitars
are moving, books are selling, and my kids are getting big!
- 3 New guitars
arrived today and they are all quality instruments. I'll
be spending the day photographing the 3, hopefully recording,
and updating the website. One of them is a
Kenny Hill Signature Model.
NICE guitar....expensive but worth it.
03-30-2008 -
Started the final marking process for the Allegro from
Bach's Violin Sonata II.
03-28-2008 - Well,
as expected, the 520 was sold shortly thereafter. Great
sound. More guitars coming
soon!
03-27-2008 - Sound
file added for the Hippner 520 Hauser I model. Nice
guitar.
03-25-2008 - My
beautiful Hippner #506
went out the door today. I'm gonna miss her. She
went to a good friend in Texas.
- I'll be carrying
new guitars very soon. These are sweet, loud (really loud)
gorgeous classical guitars that are sure to please for the
money. We're very excited to offer these new instruments
to you. They will be professionally set up for maximum
performance. I guarantee that you will not get a better
guitar for the money.
03-24-2008 - Back
to work on the Violin Sonatas
publication. Finished marking the Fugue from Sonata II.
- I spent time
updating all the Cello Suite work Jpegs for our snapshots and
galleries. This from the revised editions done the
previous week.
- Things are
working out regarding our Guitar Sales,
slowly but surely. I'm starting to carry equipment,
strings, cloths, and our guitar inventory will be increasing
dramatically over the next few months. You're always
welcome to come over and sit in the studio to play. Give
me a call.
03-23-2008 - I
spent some time editing and getting our
Cello Suite works to be more
in line with our present house style. You will find these
to be more elegant looking, with nice spacing and easy
readability.
- Trying to tidy up the
web site, removing a lot of text and such. Over the years,
it has grown too large and hey...for a quiet guy, I talk a lot
on the web site. I'll be improving this as I continue.
03-20-2008 - Gonna take a break of sorts.
Working on cleaning up the site. Outta control! :-)
03-19-2008 -
Bach Sinfonia for Trio is
available with Parts for each guitar separately bound. The
package is available for $24.99 plus modest shipping cost.
- Additionally, I have a fabulous
line of classical guitars that we shall be carrying shortly.
Absolutely knock-out is all I can say! :-)
03-18-2008 -
Bach Sinfonia for Trio is
finished, parts-wise and master score. I just need to go
thru it all and check some final stuff and we'll get this up and
running.
- Prelude #7 in D Major was
pointing to the wrong file on our Samples
Page. No one said anything? Now that's just
weird. It was pointing to Prelude #3? Thanks to Jim
D. for pointing it out this afternoon.
03-17-2008 -
Bach Sinfonia for Trio Parts
are just about completed. I'm up to #14, while revising
the master edition.
03-13-2008 - My
Hippner #506 is sold ... please check out our other
instruments for sale.
03-11-2008 - Adding Smith-Crawford numbers to match the
Lute Sonata numbering of our offered Weiss Lute Sonatas.
Where possible, I've also identified recordings by Robert Barto
on his Naxos label. This should all be helpful to those
needing further information in whatever regard. My thanks
to Arthur Ness for planting the seed of the idea of this
correlation.
03-10-2008 - Work continues on parts for the
Bach Sinfonia for Trio.
03-09-2008 - Trying to find to time to record some of the
new guitars.
03-02-2008 - Uploaded a sound file for the
Hippner #456. An
absolutely beautiful Blanca spruce top classical/flamenco.
03-01-2008 - Uploaded a sound file for the
Hippner #163.
- Revised
Weiss Lute Sonata XIV from the
Dresden MS. Found smallish issues that bothered me.
They had to be fixed. :-) This is a 2nd edition.
The Dresden MS
compilation will also be updated.
02-29-2008 - Our Hippner #519
is sold to a wonderful player and nice guy. The
Hippner 520 is still
available. Check out our other instruments as well.
02-28-2008 - Worked the parts for the
Bach Sinfonia for Trio.
Made it up to Sinfonia #9! Whooo...
Truth is, this is seriously tedious work. Anyone ever asks
me to do duets or trios, it's gonna cost 6x what it would
normally cost to do this work. Think I'm kidding?
Ask me ... when I stop laughing is when you'll be crying.
02-26-2008 - I've updated the
Guitar Page with pictures of the
Hippner Flamenco #456,
Spruce top with Cypress all around and quite beautiful in every respect.
- I've also updated pictures of
the Hippner #506
02-24-2008 - After a longish bout with illness, I'm back
on track, editing and working various collections.
- Working on the Parts for the
Bach Sinfonia for Trio.
I'm up to Sinfonia #5
- Working the Fugue from
Violin Sonata II,
fingering and marking.
- Have to get to photographs and
descriptions for the various guitars on the
Guitar Page.
02-23-2008 - Updated the TAB version of
The Morning Song on its dedicated page.
02-22-2008 - I've updated the various pages to reflect
our addition of The Morning Song
to our catalog. It's a major relief to have this engraved
and I have to thank Lance Dixon for pushing me, as well as John
Rimmer and my good friend Rich Fernandez.
- It's snowing here today, rather
heavily, and it looks like it's sleigh riding time. The
kids have been dying for heavy snow and well...here it
is....orders will be printed and then we're closing up shop for
the day. :-) See ya....
02-21-2008 - Due to a push from a customer of ours, I've
made available our engraving of
The Morning Song. You can
find it in standard notation and a TAB version also on its
dedicated page.
02-19-2008 - As many have come to realize, I am setting
myself up as a small sized guitar dealer in new and used
instruments. I may get larger in short order, but for the
time being I have anywhere from 3 to 10 instruments on hand.
As a matter of good business, I offer a 7 day no hassle return
policy, simply because I want you to be very happy with your
purchase. I am finding that people are taking slight
advantage of this policy. As a result, there is now a
$50.00 charge for returning an instrument to me, besides the
cost of shipping both ways, which is the responsibility of the
buyer. There is much time involved in talking, writing,
fees for accepting payment, my time for shipping, materials,
etc. This small fee is to partially compensate me for
these issues, which are very real and very costly.
02-17-2008 - I spent the morning revamping the
Guitar Page, as it was becoming
cumbersome. There is a brief highlight on the main Guitar
Page of each guitar, and a dedicated page behind that for each
guitar. Much better and faster loading.
- I also spent a good part of
yesterday and this morning working on the
Parts for the Sinfonia Trio.
All 45 parts are separated, and editing has begun. I just
finished with Sinfonia 2, so only 13x3 to go!! Say DOH!
:-)
02-16-2008 - Work continues on the
parts for the
Sinfonia for Trio and
the Violin Sonatas.
02-15-2008 - I put up a HipCat #163 for sale.
This is a great playing and great sounding instrument. On
the guitar page.
02-14-2008 - I still have the
Hippner #519 Spruce and Brazilian R/W, which is a beautiful guitar. A few others too that I
will put up later.
02-13-2008 - I've been working on the parts for the
Sinfonia Trio...almost done. sweet....
02-11-2008 - I got a Hippner #519
Spruce/Brazilian Hauser in from Luthier's NYC today...had some
fret dressing done and overall tune-up. Fabulous guitar.
On the guitar page.