Interview – Revelations on Guitar

Sep 11, 2025 by Aaron
Concerts, Contemporary Music, Interviews, Touring
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Thank you to The Provincetown Independent and reporter Eve Samaha for the wonderful interview about finding guitar and the upcoming concert on Cape Cod in Wellfleet on Saturday Sep. 13.

Read the full article: https://provincetownindependent.org/arts-minds/2025/09/10/revelations-on-guitar/

Autumn 2025 Concerts

Sep 4, 2025 by Aaron
Concerts, Contemporary Music, New Lullaby Project
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Dear Fans and Friends,

Though summer and the scent of Plumeria linger in the garden amongst the still flirtatious birds, the 2025-2026 music season has begun. I am honored to share so much music with so many. I’m especially excited for the premiere of my first work for choir and guitar, “Cider Meditation” which will be premiered in Colorado in December. The score will be published by the American Composers Alliance.

**Go to my CALENDAR for full concert details**

September – 4 different programs in the month with 5 concerts, including:

Rune of Hospitality by Alf Houkom for choir and guitar in Boston with Mark David Buckles (9/6).
A Latin American program in honor Hispanic Heritage Month in Hingham, including 2 premieres by Carlos Mauro (Colombia) and Luis Obregon (Mexico) (9/10).
Revolutions in Music, multiple premieres for Cape Cod including Cloud Lacrymae for guitar & electronics by Douglas Knehans (9/13).
Composing for Guitar at Boston University (9/16)
Words and Music with poet Charles Coe, presented by Convergence Ensemble (9/28).
An afternoon of New Lullabies at King’s Chapel (9/30)

October

Debut with the Newport Classical music festival in all-ages New Lullaby Project program (pajamas welcome, milk & cookies to be served alongside contemporary music). New Lullaby Project premiere #79 by Jinhee Han (Korea). (10/12)
A few days in Portland, Oregon
Music in Life, A Life in Music – Talk on my career in Music, Mu Phi Epsilon, Boston Alumni

December

Six Colorado concerts mark my debut with the choir Kantorei directed by Joel Rinsema as well as the world premiere of my composition ‘Cider Meditation’ for choir & guitar!!
A two-day residency for the Aspen School of Music schools program.

* All events are open to the public

Visit ALCGuitar.com/calendar for concert details

Silo Series – 4 Videos from Art Omi

Sep 3, 2025 by Aaron
Arts Residency, Video
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In early August, I spent a day at Art Omi at the invitation of director Jeffrey Lependorf.

Art Omi is an arts center situated on 120 acres in New York’s Hudson Valley, featuring the Sculpture & Architecture Park, Newmark Gallery, five distinct residency programs, and arts education for all ages.

Besides interacting with musicians in residence, breaking bread, and exploring the grounds, I spent an hour in one of the two silos playing and exploring the resonance of this magical space.

The videos are not concert performances, just me alone, playing with the sounds. I don’t usually share videos with “interesting notes,” but the sonic experience deserves to be shared.

I made 4 videos:

Barrios – Una Limosna por El Amor de Dios
Marquina – España Cañi (paso doble) – part
Cage – In A Landscape
Albéniz – Asturias (Leyenda) – part

All are recorded on an iPhone 14 without special microphones, effects or post-production. Only the natural sounds of the guitar inside a silo.

Playing in this silo was just awesome.
So grateful to Art Omi for the invitation!

If you like them, please feel free to share. You can also compare the Marquina, Cage, Albéniz to my commercial recordings, which can be found on all streaming services and Bandcamp.

Thank you!

Aaron

1) Barrios – Una Limosna por El Amor de Dios

2) Marquina – España Cañi (paso doble) – part

3) Cage – In A Landscape

4) Albéniz – Asturias (Leyenda) – part

New Publications Coming!

Jul 23, 2025 by Aaron
Composing, Fractured Atlas, Publishing
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Dear Fans and Supporters,

There are multiple new publications for guitar, piano, and large ensemble on the way.

I am so grateful for the support of Catherine, my publisher American Composers Alliance, and my mentors and composer friends who inspire me each day.

I am inviting you to be a patron of the arts by being a part of the creation process.

Have your name or that of a loved one or organization connected with the music forever by having a work dedication.

Being a patron is not new. Mozart would tell his patrons he had a new concerto and collect money to help support the performance and once he had enough money, he would write the music!

Multiple living composers have reached out to me to have my name added to a work.

All of the compositions in honey cadence have dedications and we are grateful for the support.

It is a wonderful way to support the arts directly and it is tax deductible(!) via Fractured Atlas (fiscal sponsor).

If you are interested, please email me directly at Aaron[at]ALCGuitar.com.

Sincerely,

Aaron

Follow on Patreon

Jul 23, 2025 by Aaron
Interviews, Patreon
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On Thursday July 24 at 4:30pm ET, I will host my first live concert talk on Zoom via Patreon!

The talk will be about the forthcoming programs, arranging Bach and collaborating with composers. It should last 20-30min. It is free for all members (must be a follower on Patreon): LINK HERE

Patreon is a wonderful site that allows fans to follow and support their favorite Artists with either a free subscription or a paid tier subscription. I have been a longtime creator on the site and I follow a half-dozen artists and writers, though I have not taken full advantage of the possibilities.

YOU can follow me for free or with a paid monthly subscription. There are give aways of scores and downloads, discount links for concert tickets, and LIVE CONCERT TALKS!

I hope you’ll join me on Patreon!

Sincerely,

Aaron

*You can register as a member: https://www.patreon.com/alcguitar

Recent Collaborations

Jul 7, 2025 by Aaron
Artists, Chamber Music, John Cage, Recordings
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In May and June, I had the pleasure of working with a few wonderful musicians and artists on a forthcoming recording project. I can’t say what it is for at this time, but stay tuned for an exciting and profound artistic experience.

Artists:

Violinist Irina Muresanu

Baritone Trevor Neal (Newport Classical Artistic Director)

Musician Jeffrey Lependorf (John Cage Trust Director)

Poet Charles Coe

Videos – Pepe Romero Jr. Guitar

Apr 21, 2025 by Aaron
Meet the Luthier, Touring, Video
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In late February, I spent a few hours in the studio of luthier Pepe Romero Jr. in Southern California.

He and I had met once or twice before over his guitars, but this was the first time we made videos together.

Happy to share these 4 videos with you.

Feel free to comment on the videos here or on the YouTube videos.

Toru Takemitsu’s arrangement of Harold Arlen’s ‘Over the Rainbow’

My own composition: honey cadence

Francisco Tarrega’s ‘Prudent Étude’

Prelude N. 1 in C Major, BWV 846 by J.S. Bach, arranged by me 🙂

Visit Pepe Romero Jr.’s Website

https://luthier.peperomero.com/

2024 Music Highlights

Dec 29, 2024 by Aaron
Award and Honors, General, Press, Touring
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Thank you for an amazing 2024!

I am incredibly appreciative of the support received this year.

Some of the concerts and trips would not have been financially feasible without the generosity of individuals and organizations.

Huge shouts to Arun Luthra, Walburga Marder, Marion Singer, Peter & Yukiko Zisa, Mary Rowell, Luigi Oliva and Nicoletta Vismara, Ciro Gentile, Gino D’Ignazio, Camille Lizarribar, Pasquale Tassone, Laura Kuhn, Renee Lewis & Chris Penny, Peter Frewen and Jenie Smith, Wolfgang and Mechthilde Weber, Yael Abrahamsson, Krista Keogh, All Classical Radio, WOMR, John McDonald, Hannabach Strings, New England Conservatory, Boston Mayor’s of Arts & Culture, NEFA, Christopher Bush, Patreon supporters, Laurie Caplan, Caroline, and my amazing wife and muse, Catherine.

Thank you so much!