
Robbie Calvo
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Born in London, England, longtime Nashville session guitarist Robbie Calvo is a performer, songwriter, clinician and educator who now works from his home studio in Hawaii. He has produced dozens of guitar instructional DVDs as well as extensive video content. Robbie also co-writes, records and produces television and movie themes with renowned composer Dave Cooke. For more information, visit www.robbiecalvo.com
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SEARCH ALL CONTENTResonant Frequencies, Part 2 | Apr 10
Last month we talked about resonant frequencies as they relate to the human body, to “good vibes” (and bad), to colors, and to music in general. This month we’ll talk about how they relate to guitars and the human
Read MoreAmbient Inspiration | May 08
In my last two postings I talked about the fact that literally everything on this planet has a resonant frequency — a vibrational pitch that our senses can sometimes detect, and sometimes not. We
Read MoreMajor Scale Modes, Part 1: Ionian Mode | Jun 12
The major scale is one of the most commonly used scales in western music. Famous composers have used this scale for centuries to write incredible masterpieces, including Mozart’s Piano Sonata No.16 in C Major:
Read MoreMajor Scale Modes, Part 2: Dorian Mode | Jul 10
In Part 1 of this two-part article, we discussed the major scale and the process of harmonization, focusing on Ionian mode, with definitions of each of those terms. This month, we’ll examine Dorian mode,
Read MoreThe Importance of Aesthetics | Aug 14
In 1985, I graduated from the Hastings College of Arts and Technology in my native England, with an Advanced Craft diploma in Decorative Painting. I used my extensive training to great effect while living in Nashville some years later, decorating
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