The Nature of Intervals: a clear, innovative explanation of what gives each interval its identifiable sound.

For the CGT: If you don’t know the California Guitar Trio you're missing out. They have their own signature style based on studies with Robert Fripp in the Guitar Craft course. I've provided them with trqnscriptions of some of the great works of the classical and symphonic literature, from Bach's Toccata and Fugue in Dm to Beethoven's 5th and 9th Symphonies, as well as some original works. Good background info, program notes, and all the dirt fit to dish from the composer's POV.

Distance and the Sea: program notes for my CD of original works for solo guitar.

Correcting the Modes: How they work, where they come from, how to play and use them. Corrects misconceptions and clears up the confusion caused by trying to get your fingers to do the thinking for you.

The Rhythmic Technique of the Renaissance: "strict counterpoint" and "species" counterpoint are famously complex and demanding studies. This article explains that the "rules" of 16th Century are relatively simple, dealing with the use of mixed rhythms in an a-metric or multi-metric style. Of great import in understanding all subsequent contrapuntal styles, including that of our own age.

Store and More: new in the store is Distance and the Sea,3 Handbooks (Theory, Melody, Arranging), Basic AtonalCounterpoint.

Coming soon:  Superstick (3 vol. of studies for the Stick, aka The Chapman Touchboard), transposition chart (free download.)