Solo guitar concert December 8 at Yukon's : Tickets on sale

Hello Folks, hope you can make it. I will be playing things from my last -yet to be heard - solo Cd title "6&12StringGuitarMusic", 
and from the upcoming one "Eyes i the Boat" . Here is a link for tickets
It will take place in a cozy luthier's shop, at Stubblebine Lutherie/ Plenty of parking in the back.
Only 45 sits, so it will probably sell out like last year.

ChEars, Bertrand

About cancellations and make-up classes

Hello Folks,  Just a reminder of the cancellation policy: I do request the fairly standard 24hr notice of cancellation so you will not owe the fee.

I will do my best to find a make-up slot for you on the same week. This might not work all the time, as you can understand.
There are a lot of preventive habits that will keep the flu and other colds at bay, as you know. ( Zinc, Vit C, stress reduction., sleep, hydration, steam inhalation..)
A lot of those are actually very good for your general health, as well as your voice.
In the end, staying healthy will simplify scheduling and facilitate your musical growth! ( and of course Life!)
Happy Fall, Bertrand

Illness is the most heeded of doctors: to goodness and wisdom we only make promises; pain we obey.

Marcel Proust

Bertrand live this Wednesday evening in Somerville

Hello folks, sorry for the late notice.
I 'll be playing some fingerstyle tunes for two hours (!) in a huge sounding room at the Aeronaut Brewery in Somerville.
(14 Tyler st Somerville Ma 02143 is  across Yukon's Luthiery)
This place has a big sound, and offer a casual, friendly atmosphere* and many types of cool events
The only draw-back is the fantastic beers they brew on the spot.
I look forward to seeing you there,
best,
Bertrand
Ps feel free to jump in for a tune or so.

Live 12 String for Charlie Chaplin's Gem: " The Champion"

Next Gig : Sept 1rst 7pm at Carpernter Center 02138 I' ll be kicking off a movie marathon all about boxing movies, Starting with Chaplin's painfully hilarious "The Champion".I am so psyched to spend 30mn with an idol. Check out this great film event: http://hcl.harvard.edu/hfa/films/2018sepnov/fight.html

Documentary Scoring !

Folks, after 4 months, I am almost done with the scoring of a Tim Jackson documentary about a great American poet. The soundscape will include electric guitar, piano, accordion, clarinet, sax and much acoustic finger and pick style on the 6 and 12 string guitar. More soon ! ChEars, Bertrand

Spring Cleaning your guitar practice

That new, fresh energy is upon us, yes, despite that current, brutal wind shield factor.
Some are getting in shape for that beach-worthy 6 pack, but what would be the guitar equivalent ?
Throw away the old habits ( junk food ) and welcome new drills (greens), new routines (cardio)
and a renewed commitment to excellence (muscle definition)  right ?
So, as I am almost done scoring a documentary, I  am developing a new series of exercises that grow musicianship on the grow.
Just ask me about those and how the will fit with your goals, wishes and desires.
Happy Spring Cleaning ! Bertrand
 

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Let's make 2017 count for real. While I'll be teaching a special class at Passim again in January,
I resolve to be the best guitar teacher I can be,to be back to live  performing, and to score more movies !
CHEERS!  Bertrand

Bertrand live this Wednesday evening in Somerville

Hello folks, sorry for the late notice.
I 'll be playing some fingerstyle tunes for two hours (!) in a huge sounding room at the Aeronaut Brewery in Somerville.
(14 Tyler st Somerville Ma 02143 is  across Yukon's Luthiery)
This place has a big sound, and offer a casual, friendly atmosphere* and many types of cool events
The only draw-back is the fantastic beers they brew on the spot.
I look forward to seeing you there,
best,
Bertrand
Ps feel free to jump in for a tune or so.

Live scoring of a very funny French Silent Movie

This Saturday July 22nd@7pm: A very funny film by Jean Renoir " Le Tir-au-Flanc"  Guitars+ Piano, accordion
Carpenter Center , Harvard Film Archive 24 Quincy Street Cambridge, MA  02138

Must be doing something right !

So I just got a  "Top Pro" medal .

Top Pros make up less than three percent of all Thumbtack professionals so that's pretty cool.
Deep thanks to all students for making me a better teacher with each lesson. I got the best job in the world!
 

Teaching material to download and print

I just packaged the worksheets -some of you are familiar with them- into a downloadable bundle. Some new ones are included. They will help visualize & apply music theory painlessly.Feel free to download and print. Chears!, Bertrand