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James Huckson replied to Jennifer L. Del Signore's discussion Practice time in the group Classical Cognoscenti

"On a good week, I would probably practice five days a week with classical guitar.....perhaps up to an hour and a half at a time, which is is broken up into 2 to 3 parts. Other weeks I would struggle to do that, due to job and…"

Feb 26

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Mar 31, 2012

James Huckson replied to Richard Kordel's discussion String Tension in the group Classical Cognoscenti

"Many great comments have , so I have probaby little to add apart from subjective experiences. I have two 'classical' guitars. One is almost 50 years old and was made by a luthier in Perth, Western Australia. It has a longer than average…"

Nov 21, 2011

James Huckson commented on Greg 'Fence' Pickett's group Australian Guitarists

"Hi there. James from Mildura in Victoria here. Curiosity found me posting to this group. Hope all is well with fellow Aussie guitarists!"

Feb 11, 2011

James Huckson joined Greg 'Fence' Pickett's group

Australian Guitarists

A place for all Australian Guitarists to post news, tips, advice and even lessons for the beginners to get to the next level in their playing.Touch base with old friends or even new ones.See More

Feb 11, 2011

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James Huckson left a comment for linda

"Hello there! So, what type of music are you playing at the moment? What guitars do you have?"

Aug 28, 2010

James Huckson commented on Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher's group Fingerstyle players

"What is a 'spider' or 'harmonic' capo, and how are they different from others?"

Dec 1, 2009

James Huckson replied to Donna Zitzelberger's discussion Inspiring Concert in the group Fingerstyle players

"Wow! What an amazing experience! Thankyou for your post, Donna."

Nov 2, 2009

James Huckson commented on Jamie Marie Andreas's video

John Dowland: Melancholy Galliard & Allemande

"Thanks Jamie, great performance! Dowland is one of my favourite composers, as well."

Jul 31, 2009

James Huckson replied to James Sennett's discussion Pull-offs in the group The Student Advocate

"Hi Jamie, Thanks for your reply. At this stage I don't have access to a webcam. It seems to be an important tool, so I will endeavour to obtain one in the near future. Learning classical guitar is an amazing experience. I've only been…"

Jul 16, 2009

James Huckson replied to James Sennett's discussion Pull-offs in the group The Student Advocate

"This Carcassi study is in E major. Actually it is Op.8! I have it in my AMEB 3rd grade as Op. 7 (their error!). James."

Jul 16, 2009

James Huckson replied to James Sennett's discussion Pull-offs in the group The Student Advocate

"Hi Jamie, Thanks for forming this group. I am doing a study by Carcassi (op60, no.7) in which the main aim is performance of pull-offs. I have found it quite hard to get the right balance between too much tension and not enough tension (in the…"

Jul 15, 2009

James Huckson joined Jamie Marie Andreas's group

The Student Advocate

For the struggling guitar student. Students having trouble learning guitar, or getting better, are invited to share their problems and experiences. Insight and solutions will be given by master teacher and player Jamie Andreas.See More

Jul 15, 2009

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James Huckson commented on Jamie Marie Andreas's video

Bach Bouree in Bm

"Thanks Jaime, that was great!"

Jul 15, 2009

James Huckson replied to Donna Zitzelberger's discussion Grading Pieces in the group Classical Cognoscenti

"Hi Donna, Down here in Australia I am studying AMEB grade 3. The exam is in a couple of weeks. There is a fair jump from 2 to 3. I am doing five pieces. Carcassi op.60 no.7 is in E and predominately a study in slurs. Took a while to get smooth. Also…"

Jul 15, 2009

James Huckson joined Dan Gabel, Editor & Group Publisher's group

Fingerstyle players

This is a group for fingerstyle players of all types, from Hedges disciples to Chet channelers.

Jun 22, 2009

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