All Things Six Strings SRG Podcast Network

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Alan Mearns began his musical studies with the classical violin at age five, switching to the guitar at age ten. Moving to the United States in his late teens, he studied classical guitar performance with Douglas James at Appalachian State University (where he held the prestigious Fletcher Scholarship) and with Stanley Yates at Austin Peay State University.
In this podcast, we discuss his composition 'Oracion' which, in this humble podcast host's opinion, is destined to become a major work for the guitar.

Guitar Orchestra of Seattle co-founder and conductor Mark Hilliard Wilson talks with Rick about the orchestra's beginnings, history, and recent recording projects.

Rick talks with Chicago area Jazz Guitarist and former, now retired, Navy Band musician Geordie Kelly. Discussions revolve around Geordie's study and application of the original playing styles, chord progressions, and voicings used by early jazz guitarists, using the premier method of learning by listening instead of learning by video and his approach to improvisation.

For a great summary of a career and the benefits of working in military bands, hang around for the outtake after the ending theme music!

Guitarists and Kithara Project co-founders Adam Levin and Matthew Rohde talk about the Kithara Project its mission to bring the classical guitar to young people through its tuition-free programs.