Month: May 2018

  • Tallinn Guitar Festival 2018

    Couple of weeks ago I received an invitation to introduce my recent piece “(Woke Up) In the Dream”, written for English horn and guitar, during workshops of the Tallinn Guitar Festival 2018. I will play a recording by the duo Telluur, talk about the music, writing process and the concept. When I write music, I…

  • Learning guitar

    По-русски ниже. Eesti keeles allpool. EN May – June. Examinations in progress. First year of studies is introduction to guitar: simple, characteristic pieces on one, two and more strings; melodies on treble, on bass strings; solo pieces, guitar duo with teacher. Basic skills are obtained: correct posture, sound producing; improvisation, composition (song form). Second year…

  • Cuban Salsa (continuation)

    Piece is getting ready. Feet are already stomping into the rhythm of the music and melody is simple and memorable – tested on several people (no one died or got injured). It is a good sign! To make it even better and more authentic soon I am going to consult and to clarify some things…

  • (Woke Up) In the Dream. Recording.

    Yesterday spent a pleasant day at the Studio89, Tallinn. Duo Telluur was recording my piece (Woke Up) In the Dream for English horn (or Oboe) and guitar. Since myself I have little of experience as a sound technician / engineer, for me it was fascinating to see how the professionals work in high class studio.…

  • New recording available!

    Here is a fresh recording from The Jack Duo: Virtuoso “Tango n.1” from Tango Suite for two guitars by Astor Piazzolla: Hope you like it! 🙂