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About Rob

I am a composer and classical guitarist living in Holland, Michigan.
Posted on May 19, 2012 by Rob

Green Screen testing with Ebb and Flow

I finally got a green screen so that I can add different backgrounds to my videos. The green screen I have is 5 x 7 and is collapsible from TubeTape.  The piece is Ebb and Flow, something I composed for classical guitar … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 18, 2012 by Rob

Frédéric Mesnier

Today I am going to talk about one of my favorite guitar composers on youtube, Frédéric Mesnier. He is somebody I came across a few years ago. His videos are quite popular on youtube. The only thing I know about … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 17, 2012 by Rob

I’m in love!!! (with my D’Addario Pro-Arté EJ46′s)

Dear D’Addario, Thank you soooo much for making the Pro-Arté EJ46′s. It feels as though my life is now complete. Love always, Rob I finally found a set of strings that sound great on my Ramirez. It only took me … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 16, 2012 by Rob

The Old Rugged Cross

I am currently working on a CD of hymn arrangements for the classical guitar. I’ve been asking friends and family to give me their favorite hymns. I’ll pick the ones I like the most and make arrangements. A year and … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 15, 2012 by Rob

Stop Talking!!!! by Rob Lunn

I imagined a bar setting where the singer is trying to get the attention of the audience members. Just having some fun using Cubase. I recorded myself talking (and singing) seven times and put them all together. Here are the … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 14, 2012 by Rob

Holy smokes, Batman, La Catedral on the piano!

I came across an arrangement of La Catedral by Agustin Barrios Mangoré arranged for the piano. It sounds pretty good on the piano. For those that don’t know the piece, here it is as a guitar piece performed by Ana Vidovic: -Rob … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 13, 2012 by Rob

Funny Video: What Kind of Countdown Was That?!

Happy Mothers Day! Here is a funny video I recently (3 days ago) came across. There are some language issues so if that is something that bothers you, you might not want to watch the video. -Rob scores, tabs and … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 12, 2012 by Rob

Composition Tip: Improvise the Big Picture

One technique I will often use when composing a piece is to begin with the overall structure. Usually this is a result of recording an improv. I’ll listen back to it and write out just enough information needed for me … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 11, 2012 by Rob

If You Want To Write by Brenda Ueland

Well, I’ve been sent to my room. My wife is having an all female party and I am not invited. Originally I was supposed to leave for the evening but I talked her into letting me stay in my room … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on May 10, 2012 by Rob

Red Guitar Suite, Folk Dance (#5)

I finally finished the 5th piece in my Red Guitar Suite. It’s been a while since the last one, hopefully I won’t take so long on the next one. The beginning of #6 sounds like: Enjoy! Rob scores, tabs, and … Read the rest of this entry →

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