• EP3: Adam Rafferty's Wild Journey to Fingerstyle Guitar, Groove, & Building a Sustainable Music Career

  • Dec 20 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
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EP3: Adam Rafferty's Wild Journey to Fingerstyle Guitar, Groove, & Building a Sustainable Music Career

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  • Fingerstyle guitarist Adam Rafferty shares his journey from jazz roots to hip-hop influences and fingerstyle mastery. He discusses groove, mentorship, and the challenges of building a sustainable music career, with insights from legends like Tommy Emmanuel and Wes Montgomery.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Adam Rafferty and His Journey
    • 00:48 Early Musical Influences and Beginnings
    • 06:02 Transitioning to Jazz and Classical Guitar
    • 12:08 The Hip-Hop Experience and Its Impact
    • 18:02 The Unexpected Success of 'Edelweiss'
    • 21:58 Finding a New Path in Jazz
    • 30:09 Navigating the Jazz Scene in New York
    • 33:39 Crossing Musical Boundaries
    • 36:57 The Power of Blues
    • 38:41 The Essence of Live Performance
    • 41:54 The Groove and Its Origins
    • 43:45 Finding My Path as a Guitarist
    • 46:56 Discovering New Musical Influences
    • 52:57 The Shift to Fingerstyle Guitar
    • 58:46 Building a Sustainable Music Career
    • 01:06:29 Exploring Fingerstyle Techniques and Influences
    • 01:17:55 The Journey to Finding the Right Sound
    • 01:28:39 Groove Over Speed: The Essence of Rhythm
    • 01:32:12 Connecting with the Audience Through Music
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