Interview with Gyan Riley

Interview with Gyan Riley

Gyan Riley is active as a soloist, ensemble player, composer, and improviser in a wide variety of styles. We bounced off a few questions via email over the past weeks.Gyan PortraitCG.org: When did you start playing guitar, and what was your path to serious study?Gyan:...
Yvette Young American guitarist

Yvette Young American guitarist

Yvette Young is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter, and visual artist known for her unique fingerstyle playing style and use of unconventional guitar techniques.Young began playing guitar at the age of 14 and has since gained a large following for her YouTube...
Liona Boyd Canadian classical guitarist

Liona Boyd Canadian classical guitarist

Liona Boyd is a Canadian classical guitarist known for her fingerstyle playing and arrangements of traditional classical songs.Boyd began playing guitar at a young age and has released over 20 albums showcasing her skills. He has been recognised for his contributions...
Interview with Michael Karmon, composer

Interview with Michael Karmon, composer

Michael Karmon is a California-based composer who dedicates much of his output to the classical guitar. We sat down (virtually) for a little interview about his background, composition process, and new models for commissioning music.CG.org: Tell us about your musical...
Classic guitar interview: Pete Townshend, 1990

Classic guitar interview: Pete Townshend, 1990

Back in 1990, Guitarist magazine caught up with The Who guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend, who was characteristically frank and revealing. Here, we look back at this classic interview.What originally influenced you to become a player and a writer?”My...