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Yüksek Yüksek Tepelere
Translates as “To the High High Hills”, is a Turkish Folk song that carries sentimental value in one of the many events prior to a...
ortizrsamuel
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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Guitarra en que la Patria late desde la diáspora
Por Jaime Torres Torres Para Fundación Nacional para la Cultura Popular Enlace: https://prpop.org/2021/09/guitarra-en-que-la-patria-late-...
ortizrsamuel
Sep 23, 20214 min read
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Villancico Yaucano - Español
Si de tradiciones navideñas en Puerto Rico se trata, quizás no exista melodía que mejor la represente que el “Villancico Yaucano” de...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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Villancico Yaucano - English
If we're talking about Christmas traditions in Puerto Rico, perhaps there is no melody that better represents it than the “Villancico...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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Sam Ortiz brings classical guitar to Swan Brewing
Hello, here's an article that was made for my performance at the Swan Brewing in Lakeland, FL. It was released on "The Ledger" on August...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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Guitarra arrullada por el Coquí
Aqui les comparto mi entrevista para la "Fundacion Nacional para la Cultura Popular". Fuente: https://prpop.org/2018/07/guitarra-arrullad...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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Catala: Getting a grasp on the arts, string by string, note by note
This is an article a local newspaper, "The Ledger" did about me and the guitar program I direct. Source: http://www.theledger.com/news/20...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20204 min read
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"Initium" A Review by Dr. Candice Mowbray
I would like to share a brief and concise review of my album made by Dr. Candice Mowbray, assitant guitar professor at Shenandoah...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20201 min read
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"Tango en skaï" by Roland Dyens
OK, this is going to be a brief post. I'll be sharing some info that I recently read in a book about "Tango en skaï" by Roland Dyens. The...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20201 min read
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Ready Now: Lakeland Guitarist Samuel Ortiz Releases His First Album
This is an article a local newspaper, "The Ledger" did about me the day before my CD Release Concert. Source: http://www.theledger.com/ar...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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"Histoire Du Tango" by Astor Piazzolla
When you think about Astor Piazzolla you certainly think about “Tango”. And you are right; Piazzolla dedicated his life to the promotion...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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Practice Routine Elements
In the past couple of moths a few people have asked me what the essential elements for a good practice routine are. I therefore wish to...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20205 min read
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Guitarists Survival Kit
How many of us have been performing and all of a sudden a string breaks? I believe we’ve all had those moments when everything is fine...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20201 min read
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“La Catedral” – Agustin Barrios Mangoré
Recently, I started learning “La Catedral” by Agustin Barrios. I’m one of those who like to know as much as I can about every repertoire...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20205 min read
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Mental Preparation for Performance
On one occasion Pat Metheny said: “I try to be prepared for the moment, through understanding and being warmed up, knowing all about...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20204 min read
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Classical Guitar Scales
One of the most versatile tools that classical guitarists could learn to play are scales. Although we may not think about them as such,...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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“Planting”
If you are like me, you may be wondering what you gain as a classical guitarist with every new technique we learn. Certainly there are...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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Aim Directed Movement
There is a famous saying: “Practice makes perfect”, but in reality it is perfect practice that makes perfect. Christopher Parkening said...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20202 min read
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Free Stroke vs. Rest Stroke
For years classical guitarists have been debating over which stroke to use when performing classical guitar. We have the school of...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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How to practice in 20 minutes
Many guitarists don’t have enough time to practice for long periods of time. But if you want to progress fast, you need the guitar in...
ortizrsamuel
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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