Candace Freeland Black Mountain, North Carolina
I first fell in love with the guitar at age 8. My Dad taught me how to play a single note version of "Bile Them Cabbage
Down" on his old Harmony guitar. The action was so high you could slide a small paperback book under the strings.
Life took many turns and led in other directions, but finally, in 2008, I bought a brand new Martin OM-21s and started composing simple solo pieces in open tunings.
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Candace Freeland recommends:
The Mystical Land - Celtic Guitar
by Stephen Wake
Stephen Wake is one of the finest guitarists on the planet, imho. His playing style is exquisitely precise yet conveys a depth of tender emotion and nuance. Enjoy!
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