The Guitar Journal
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Episode 3
Season 1
EP3: Adam Rafferty's Wild Journey to Fingerstyle Guitar, Groove, & Building a Sustainable Music Career
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