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  • EXHIBITORS
    • 2020 EXHIBITORS
    • EXHIBITOR ONLY AREA
  • FOR VISITORS
    • The Reclaimed Wood Challenge 2020
    • INFORMATION FOR HGGS TICKETHOLDERS
    • THE EGB HISTORICAL PROJECT
  • ONLINE PROGRAM
  • SPONSORS
  • PRESS AREA
  • ABOUT THE SHOW
    • ABOUT THE SHOW
    • CONTACT
    • CREDITS
    • IMPRESSUM
    • PRIVACY POLICY
By: Tania Spalt March 5, 2020March 9, 2020
THE EGB SYMPOSIUM, FRIDAY

PRESENTING YOUR INSTRUMENTS – A MUSICIAN’S PERSPECTIVE

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In today’s virtual world presenting your instruments well in your videos or sound recordings is paramount. During this lecture and Q&A session guitarist Mike Cahen & recording engineer and producer Steve Forward will talk about efficient recording techniques, instrument and gear choices for recording, as well as the musician’s perspective on what they find important to see and hear. The talk will include:

  • Acoustic guitar recording: Microphones and Transducers, choice of microphones, placement and phase
  • Electric guitar recording: Choice of instruments, pickups and impedance, cables, plugs, transmitters, amplifiers, D.I. boxes (multipoint recording) D.I from amp.
    Microphones and placement.
  • The Musician’s perspective: Using instruments in the studio & on stage.
  • Q and A with the audience

Mike Cahen is a London born guitarist has a wealth of playing experience including session work in London, Spain and France. Selected artist credits include Lionel Ritchie, Ruf’s Blues Caravan, Benjamin Zephaniah, Elkie Brooks, Suzi Quatro. Personal projects: RogMikEnzo with drummer Enzo Todesco (Gino Vanelli, Frank Gambale) and bassist Roger Inniss.
His current projects include recording with bassist Steve York (Dr John, Eric Clapton) keyboardist Duncan Mackay (Alan Parsons Project, Colosseum) and producer Steve Forward.
Music studies: initially self-taught he attended the GIT in Los Angeles and graduated in 1986.

He also works as a consultant for equipment promotion, community management, distribution and validation for FX pedals, amplifiers and guitar pickups.

Other selected credits:
Lectures, Workshops and teaching music, composition at Gustave Eiffel University.
Innovation, branding and communication workshops at the Celsa/Sorbonne and ISCOM for 5th year Master students.
International Music Seminars.
Record company: Speegra

Steve Forward is a British Freelance Recording Engineer, Mixer and Producer with 40 years’ experience in more than 300 major studios in 16 countries.

  • Professional Guitarist 1980/82
  • Pro-tools recording and mixing specialist since 1995
  • Record production, production budget management, artist development, live recording, musical arrangement and midi programming.
  • Member of the jury for students studying for a higher diploma in sound engineering at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et Danse, Paris
  • Lecturer in surround sound mixing and production techniques for the Institute National de L’Audiovisuel; France.

Selected credits

: Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Squeeze, Manfred Mann’s Earth band, Gary Moore, Willie & The Poor Boys : Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Jimmy Page, Chris Rea & Paul Rogers, Stevie Wonder, Robert Palmer, The Christians, Depeche Mode, Fischer Z, Robin Trower, The Pretenders, Johnny Hallyday, Motorhead, Brian Eno, Eddie and the Hot Rods ,Axel Bauer, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Serge Gainsbourg, Ute Lemper, Diane Tell, Papa Wemba. Scott Walker, The Ramones, The Damned, Wreckless Eric, Lene Lovitch, Hawkwind, Sid Vicious.

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FRIDAY SCHEDULE
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
With MIKE CAHEN and STEVE FORWARD

THE EGB SYMPOSIUM, FRIDAY

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MARKETING OUR BUSINESS: WHERE & HOW
LUTHIERS DINNER
The Holy Couch Guitar Show - our first purely onli The Holy Couch Guitar Show - our first purely online show! Live on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. More details on our website: holygrailguitarshow.com
#holygrailguitarshow2020 #hggs2020 #holycouchguitarshow
Even our book table had to go virtual! Thanks to l Even our book table had to go virtual! Thanks to long time book table volunteer Simon Burgun for preparing a reading list for you!

http://www.burgun-guitares.fr/dotclear/index.php?post/HGGS-virtual-Book-Table
Come and check out some of the ongoing premieres h Come and check out some of the ongoing premieres happening this weekend at the Holy Couch Guitar Show: https://YouTube.com/c/HolyGrailGuitarShow 
Also our website for a full program.
#holygrailguitarshow2020 #hggs2020
We proudly present to you some of the 'Holy Grail' We proudly present to you some of the 'Holy Grail' guitars made by this year's HGGS exhibitors on our website. Let yourself be amazed, and connect with the builders directly about their wonderful creations!

http://www.holygrailguitarshow.com
Come and see some of the world's greatest guitar b Come and see some of the world's greatest guitar builders at our online show. Check out our website for a full program of events: The Holy Couch Guitar Show!
#holygrailguitarshow2020 #hggs2020 #customguitar #boutiqueguitars
THE HOLY COUCH GUITAR SHOW, May 2 & 3 Welcome to THE HOLY COUCH GUITAR SHOW, May 2 & 3

Welcome to our first online guitar show - delivered hot & fresh from our luthiers' workshops to you living rooms! 
The Holy Grail 2020 exhibitors have worked hard to present a fantastic program for you: Guitar presentations, music performances, workshop tours, live chats and more!

Check out the Online Program for scheduled content on May 2 & 3!

http://holygrailguitarshow.com/online-program/
This weekend, May 2&3, the #holygrailguitarshow202 This weekend, May 2&3, the #holygrailguitarshow2020 will be going online as The Holy Couch Guitar Show. Check out our website - holygrailguitarshow.com - for the full program of activities by participating luthiers. See you there! 
#hggs2020
On the original Show weekend, May 2 & 3, The Holy On the original Show weekend, May 2 & 3, The Holy Grail Guitar Show website will be turned into a gateway to participating exhibitors’ online activities. See the guitars you would have seen in Berlin, visit workshops, connect with your favorite builder in a personal chat. Check out the Program page of our website or our official social media outlets to follow the posts made by luthiers from all over the globe.
#hggs2020 #holygrailguitarshow2020  #onlineguitarshow
See our full announcement on: https://bit.ly/2VOh7c5
@holygrailguitarshow

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