{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"FGH-0012: Interview with Ulli B\u00f6gershausen - Expressive &amp;amp; Elegant Composer, Arranger and Guitarist","description":"Steeped in the tradition of the folk guitar, but constantly refined by his classical studies, Ulli B\u00f6gershausen\u2019s playing continues to leave audiences with the best of both worlds. His playing has been called \u201cbreathtaking in its intertwined harmonies and its unfailing timing.\u201d His performances have been considered \u201cas if from a fairy tale\u201d, and his albums have been regarded as models of \u201csensitive string wizardry\u201d and of \u201cguitar music for the 21st century\u201d. Besides touring and recording, Ulli is well known for his 16 guitar books. His collections of arrangements of famous pop songs are entitled \u201cPersonal Favorites\u201d and \u201cMore Personal Favorites.\u201d They continually around the world and help thousands of guitar players build their repertoire.  Show Notes: In this episode Ulli and I chat about his classical guitar influence, technique, how he arranges, current projects, and how he is currently \u201chacking\u201d Spotify \ud83d\ude42.  2:11 Welcome Ulli! 4:48 Ulli\u2019s earliest musical inspiration \u2013 the Beatles 7:08 Ulli\u2019s current inspirations &amp;amp; his Celtic explorations 7:58 Why he\u2019s leaning away from pop tunes and heading to lullabies &amp;amp; Celtic music 14:46 Ulli\u2019s technique concepts based in classical studies 17:45 His step by step approach to creating arrangements 20:20 Challenges of barre chords vs open strings 22:50 We discuss cross string melodies for flow to keep the guitar ringing. 25:29 Music \u2013 Ulli plays \u201cIn A Constant State of Flux\u201d 28:30 Ulli\u2019s approach to \u201chacking\u201d Spotify through understanding the algorithms 35:47 Ulli\u2019s new book and why the lessons are on Youtube \u2013 for free 37:00 What\u2019s in his new book? 39:06 Ulli\u2019s home based daily workshops. 40:21 His history as a jazz record producer in the 1980\u2019s 45:15 Ulli\u2019s experience in a band playing electric guitar 46:44 Does Ulli have any other hobbies or interests? Find out\u2026 49:25 We talk about personal strengths and weaknesses 52:00 Finding satisfaction in one\u2019s own music 53:21 What are his personal musical priorities? 58:27 Ulli\u2019s best advice for guitar players 1:04 What does Ulli do every day to stay on point? 1:06 Ulli\u2019s simple studio setup. 1:11 Music \u2013 Ulli plays \u201cAt the End of the Day\u201d  &amp;nbsp; Ulli\u2019s Links:  Website: http:\/\/www.boegershausen.com\/ Ulli on Youtube Ulli on Facebook Ulli on Spotify  &amp;nbsp; About the Podcast Ask me a question for the podcast Q &amp;amp; A episodes HERE - adamrafferty.com\/ask Learn my solo arrangements and get private video guitar coaching &amp;amp; feedback from me studywithadam.com Like, join friend us on the Facebook podcast page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fingerstyleguitarhangout\/ Find the podcast online&amp;nbsp; at&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.adamrafferty.com\/podcast&amp;nbsp;and also at http:\/\/fingerstyleguitarhangout.com\/&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam Rafferty","author_url":"http:\/\/adamrafferty.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/7341236\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/edb21a\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/24899300"}