Philippe Bertaud http://www.philippebertaud.com A Guitarist Beyond the Boundaries Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:02:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Online Guitar Lessons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/feedburner/gBiy/~3/66-TAQy6rwY/ http://www.philippebertaud.com/online-guitar-lessons/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:53:06 +0000 admin http://www.philippebertaud.com/?p=907 Folks email me several time with question about tremolo, arpeggio, how to finger this etude or chord shifting issues... I decided then to answer all your question with an online podcast, starting within 2 weeks. Thus, if you have suggestion of subjects, or pieces you have problems with, just contact me and that will help to build the curriculum.

Meanwhile, here is a lesson:
You want to learn “tremolo” ?
With progressive exercises for you to master this beautiful technique.

Philippe

]]> http://www.philippebertaud.com/online-guitar-lessons/feed/ 0 http://www.philippebertaud.com/online-guitar-lessons/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhilippeBertaud/~3/wH5DUAk3f-A/ Villa Lobos DVD released in Australia and South East Asia! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/feedburner/gBiy/~3/1iIaIW2lDOE/ http://www.philippebertaud.com/villa-lobos-dvd-released-in-australia-and-south-east-asia/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:56:08 +0000 admin http://www.philippebertaud.com/?p=904 Hi everybody,

The NAMM Show brought a lot of new projects and the Villa Lobos DVD has been released with great success in Australia and South East Asia.

(You can read all the details on my blog. Villa Lobos's story, how the DVD has been filmed, details about the music...)

Villa Lobos Instructional DVD

Villa Lobos Instructional DVD

This is the very first performance and instructional DVD about How to Play Villa Lobos' Preludes and Choros #1. Using the split screen and close ups, I show you in details all the possible fingerings for you to develop your own interpretation. Detailed exercises to play fast scales (like in Prelude #2), what is a Choros and how to play the rhythminc pattern, control the voicing and emphasize the inner voices (like in Prelude #5).

You will also learn how to play arpeggios evenly, increase the speed, and all the technical difficulties are subjects to exercises. Watch previews now:

Philippe Bertaud on the Music by Villa Lobos

This DVD is Produced by Garry Powell for Miramuse, LLC and internationally distributed by Carl Fisher Publishing.

Have fun with it and stayed the tuned: the next DVD is in preparation and will be released soon.

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My new Alhambra Cutaway!
Well, I always liked to have a guitar that can “make it all”.
A total fusion guitar.

Read more…

After the international success of the Villa Lobos DVD, Carl Fisher and I are working on the next project. More to come in June… released for the Fall 2010

Read More… 

It’s official now! We formed a trio with Cem Duruoz and Ricardo Cobo. The official website.
Both of them play on Alhambra now (who wouldn’t? Tell me…) and we had on the fire this trio project mixing the Turkish, South American Jazzy sounds all together. A tour in the Fall 2010 will follow with a unique concert at Carnegie Hall… Stay tuned.

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I am proud to share with you the New Alhambra Guitar Model is a real success. They all have been sold out, everybody wants to have one… the last in USA was mine… and I let it go with a guy from Singapore who came to see me playing every day at NAMM and ask for the guitar…
He is surely happy with her. You will have to be patient to order one !
The guys went back to Spain to build some more and I will announce here when they will be ready for order.
Now, to make you dream – if you do not have one yet – here are the pictures and the features. You will love the narrower neck with low action… the Moorish heastock design and my EXP Strings. Ready?

Solid Jacaranda Back and Sides with nice but simple joint EXtra fret to reach high C and beautiful rosette... Moorish Heastock with fine gold plated tuners... Solid Red Canadian Cedar A simple beauty!

Oh well, it’s not a reason to come at the end of each concert to try to get mine, okay?
You could just buy one online if you want to on the Alhambra online store:
http://www.buy-classical-guitars.com/

Check the new dates. Soon will be announced a New Mexico and Nevada tour followed by another concert at Carnegie Hall… New CD and DVD will come out at the same time.

]]> http://www.philippebertaud.com/a-success/feed/ 0 http://www.philippebertaud.com/a-success/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PhilippeBertaud/~3/ZALNsETKgeM/ NAMM Show in L.A http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/feedburner/gBiy/~3/aaWzfm75T9A/ http://www.philippebertaud.com/namm-show-in-l-a/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:52:09 +0000 admin http://www.philippebertaud.com/?p=841 This coming year is very exciting. A lot of projects will come up:
- from a trio with world guitar stars Ricardo Cobo and Cem Duruoz – concert at the Carnegie Hall announced soon
- to new DVD’s and recording…
But, for now, join me at the NAMM Show in L.A where I will present my new guitar, Alhambra, of course! A completely crossover model, entirely handmade in Spain with the highest quality wood. A narrower neck (50mm instead of 52mm) gives this guitar an incredible comfort whether I play with fingers or pick, Indian Rosewood back and sides, Canadian Spruce top for clarity and definition and the wonderful Fishman Prefix-ProBlend that combines a condenser mic inside of the guitar and an under saddle pick up system. This miniature preamp shares similar performance specs as the Prefix Stereo Blender, on a smaller bezel that occupies 1/3 less space on the guitar!
Featured for the Pro Blend is the acclaimed Acoustic Matrix under-saddle pickup. It delivers a clear, articulate sound with emphasis on string definition and attack.
To compliment and contrast this pickup, a miniature electret microphone(mounted to the underside of the preamp chassis) captures the guitar’s elusive natural ambiance and sound chamber resonance. Blend the pickup and Microphone together for a powerful and cohesive acoustic guitar tone that is deeper and more “filled out”,than the sound of either the microphone or pickup alone.
The Prefix Pro Blend preamp module incorporates a unique flip-top battery compartment for easy access.
Now I got a guitar that sounds great when I just play acoustic and fabulous when I plug it into the P.A.
We are working on a Cedar Top Model that will be ready within a few months and with a simple, however, beautiful design. And a “Texas Touch” version for the summer with turquoise inlays and other surprises!

 

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How about Free Strings?

And have the opportunity to try strings you never get before?
And a guitar clinic… Free…
And the opportunity to perform… meet other guitarists and have a discount on accessories, and 20% discount for diner at M&O, the best burger place in Fort Worth… (Read my Blog About it)
M&OLogo
Okay… we are close to Christmas and all that seems too nice to be true– but it is!
Join me for a:
Free D’Addario String Clinic

Saturday December 12th at 2:00 PM

Ridglea Music

3345 Winthrop Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76116-5604
Tel: (682) 553-1028
View Larger Map

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If you folks cannot come and still want donate to Habitat for Humanity… and have one of my CD, here are CD’s you can buy.
50% will go to Habitat Fayette County.

Mistura da Bossa

MisturaDaBossa

Recorded with the great Bossa Nova singer Denise Pinaud we mixer our different languages, toured intensely, played on TV shows and eventually recorded this CD in Rio de Janeiro. Join us for an Imaginary Travel, from the Choros to the Voodoo Music.
You will find in addition the Villa Lobos’Preludes and Choros # 1.

CD price: $15.00


I Write to You from Afar…

I Write to You from Afar...A long travel in Asia inspired me to compose this album: temples on the shores of Mekong, serenity of rice plantations… Meditative, healing, spiritual, inspiring, comforting your heart and opening the gateway to your soul… like this voyage in Asia did to me. “A perfect record to dream” (guitarist magazine).

CD price: $15.00


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My friend Eddie Collins – board member of Fayette County Habitat for Humanity - asked me to set up a concert in order to raise funds for their organization.

Of course, I said “yes” and felt much honored and happy to set it up for such a great cause.

Therefore, I will be playing – with my usual partner in crime the crazy Luiz Coutinho, fabulous Brazilian percussionit  at Jovita’s.

Jovita’s will have a Happy Hour all day! (tell me you are not spoiled after that… ugh…)
It would be generous and nice (and I know you are) to forward this email to your family and friends and make this benefit event a real success for Habitat for Humanity.

Please join the fun and be part of such a great solidarity! 

Feel free to forward this invation to your family, friends and work colleagues: everybody’s welcome!

Thanks to Mayo and Joyce who support this fundraising event and let me use their venue.

The Concert:
Philippe Bertaud
Habitat for Humanity Benefit Concert

Date 
November 29, 2009 at 6:00 PM 

Buy Tickets Online Now! Buy Tickets Online Now!

or by phone (it’s free… the phone call.. not the ticket) 1-800-838-3006

Ticket price:
$25.00   Info Line  (512) 965-7073

Website 
http://www.philippebertaud.c…  

Contact 
info@philippebertaud.com
(817) 539-0533
 
Habitat for Humanity:
This organization build houses for people in need regardless of race or religion. They can put up a house in a weekend (!) and provide more that a shelter: a house, for family in need

The Fund Raising:
The money will go to Habitat for Humanity to support their next construction project.

The Tickets:
I make it easy for you. You can buy the tickets:
at the door, we will start selling them at 5PM,
at Jovita’s a week before the event or the night of the show,
at Music Makers (517-B S Lamar Austin, Texas 78704)
or by phone (it’s free… the phone call.. not the ticket) 1-800-838-3006
or online @ http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90335

It will such a great pleasure to play for you and have  some fun time all together!

See you there!
Philippe

Location 
Jovitas
1617 South 1st Street
Austin, TX 78704-3046

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Welcome

Welcome

Press Quotes
Los Angeles Times (U.S.A)
“Astonishing virtuosity… Musical imagination… Dazzling technique…  Philippe Bertaud is the New Lord of the Strings!”

O Debate (Brazil)
“Bertaud has brought considerable academic and cultural resources to the task. Allied to immaculate technique, this results in a sense of commitment and ownership rarely equaled in this repertoire….A major landmark.”

The Willits News (U.S.A)
“After first Philippe’s compositions, the audience realized they were about to experience a night to remember”

Welcome to my Website. I am happy to share with you about my passion:

The Guitar

 You will discover more by Watching Videos, Listening to the music from the Jazz to the Bossa Nova, the Renaissance to Experimental, Reading the Press and the Biography.

Buy Guitars

You can now buy the guitars I play. If you want to know  more about the Strings, Accessories, Guitar or cases I use on tour? It’s just a click away! You also can email me.

Check the “Shedule” to come to a concert or “Lessons” to request information about Acoustic Guitar Lessons in Fort Worth area.

Acoustic and Classical  Guitar Lessons at
Ridglea Music
3345 Winthrop Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76116-5604
(682) 553-1028
Email Me!. Contact me also for Beginners Acoustic Guitar Lessons in Fort Worth area
You will also find FREE tricks and tips for guitar on PhilBlog and follow me on the road in America on “A French in America”

Guitar Worshop
Register for the November 28th 11:30 AM
http://www.philippebertaud.com/concerts-clinics-and-workshops/guitar-worshop/

But now…

The News!

New blog post:
http://www.philippebertaud.com/aFrenchyInAmerica/2009/11/round-top/

New Video: Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

The new CD “Mistura da Bossa” is now available on y web site:
http://www.philippebertaud.com/Boutique/CDs/MisturaDaBossa.htm

Mistura da Bossa
Mistura da Bossa

In 2000 the meeting with the great Bossa Nova singer Denise Pinaud gave birth to a duet.
Mixing our different languages, we toured intensely, played on TV shows and eventually recorded this CD in Rio de Janeiro.

Join us for an Imaginary Travel, from the Choros to the Voodoo Music.
You will find in addition the Villa Lobos’Preludes and Choros # 1.

Read more:
http://www.philippebertaud.com/Boutique/CDs/MisturaDaBossa.htm

 Listen to songs:
Garota de Ipanema – the Girl from Ipanema
Choros # 1 – Heitor Villa Lobos

 Enjoy!

Next Concerts:

Saturday November 7th At 7:00 PM
Leonard Room – Colonial Country Club
3735 Country Club Circle,
Fort Worth, Texas  76109.
(817) 927-4200.

Saturday November 14th At 7:00 PM
With Mondo Drummer!
At the Pyramide in the zoo
Fort Worth, Texas

From Friday November 20th to Sunday 22nd
Postponed to Last Week of February 2010
Alhambra Guitar Competition
Concert and Master Class
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA),
3901 South Hulen Street, Fort Worth Texas 76109

Sunday November 29th At 6:00 PM
Jovita’s
1617 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704-3046
(512) 447-7825

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Click to join AlhambraGuitarClub

Click to join AlhambraGuitarClub

 Howdy y’all!

Keeping in touch with guitarists, exchange ideas, having a place to perform and a goal to practice is sometime challenging!

The Alhambra Guitar Club start in Arlington next month, completely free!
On the top of meeting players once a month and performing in a cool and friendly environment, I will do some short presentation jus for you:
~ About guitar construction
~ How to overcome technical problem
~ The French Fries recipe
~ and more…

Just a click to become a member
Click to join AlhambraGuitarClub

Click to join AlhambraGuitarClub

See ya!

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