In a recent chat with Jason Kostal he told me about a fascinating project he'd undertaken to create an instrument for 39th President of the USA Jimmy Carter!
President Carter with his new Kostal OM
The guitar is made from…
May 21 2020
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May 14 2020
Watts x Kostal - Instagram Live - Saturday 16th May
It was a real pleasure to catch up with my dear friend Jason Kostal in an Instagram Live chat last Saturday! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the session where we discuss the history of the fingerstyle acoustic…
Apr 22 2020
Late Night Live Stream 2 - Sunday 26th April UK
I know that many of us have been experiencing stress, anxiety and sleep disruption. If that's you then I'd like to play for you.
I have started a series of Late Night Live Stream sessions on my YouTube channel, this…
Apr 15 2020
DPA Microphones Comparison Video - Sound Network London
Back when that sort of thing was actively encouraged I was invited to Sound Network HQ London to film a comparison video of the DPA microphone range. DPA is a super-high end microphone company that sprung from the ashes…
Apr 13 2020
Late Night Live Stream - Thursday 16th April 22:00 UK
I know that many of us have been experiencing stress, anxiety and sleep disruption. If that's you then I'd like to play for you.
I have a series of Late Night Live Stream sessions on my YouTube channel, the…
Apr 1 2020
Luthier Stories Series 1 Blooper Reel!
The first series of Luthier Stories took me all over the world from Texas and California to South Africa, Scotland and Surrey! It's been a blast, as well as a thinly veiled excuse to hang out with some very dear…
Mar 31 2020
Interview with DA Musical HQ - Berlin
It was a real pleasure to talk with Dominic Adelbert of DA Musical Radio in Berlin today for a live stream interview where we look at all sorts of different things from inspiration from non-guitarists, modern luthiery and sustainability, and…
Feb 27 2020
Archtops for the Fingerstyle Guitarist - With Sean McGowan
Throughout my life as a player the archtop guitar has held a brooding and slightly intimidating mystique. Now, as I'm learning how to appreciate the subtleties and nuances of these beautiful instruments - built with an intent and technique far…
Dec 19 2019
The Story of Celandine
The response to the launch of the transcription for Celandine has been amazing and I'm both happy and humbled that so many of you have dedicated your time to learning this piece of music. Thank you.
As seen on YouTube!
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Dec 1 2019
Celandine TAB is now available!
The opening track from my debut album Vetiver is one of my most popular pieces and many of you have been in touch asking for the score. It's been a long time coming but I am thrilled to announce that…