The Last of the Starks I was not disappointed in Game of Thrones season 8. I see it as an extension of season 7. If viewed that way – the story doesn’t feel rushed. The show-runners didn’t have enough source material to work from. I […]

Free Download on SoundCloud. As I’ve been arranging Ramin Djawadi’s The Night King (from Game of Thrones Season 8) I’ve become obsessed with the piece. For me, it began as a challenge to transcribe a nearly 9 minute orchestration for guitar. I was only mildly […]

The Night King (part one) Free download on SoundCloud. Ramin Djawadi’s The Night King, from Game of Thrones Season 8, is nearly 9 minutes long. I am strategically breaking it up into two or three sections — so I can really flesh out the song […]

Free download on SoundCloud. Phew, it’s been real serious around this blog for a few weeks. Time for some levity. My wife and I have been plowing through The Office, and I think we’re in season 7 right now. All of my younger guitar students […]

The Long Night Free download on SoundCloud. I loved the end credits theme from Game of Thrones, Season 8 Episode 3. The Episode is called The Long Night and the End Credits song is called Not Today. Not Today served as an abbreviated, minimalist version of […]

Jenny of Oldstones Free download on SoundCloud. This was a great tune performed in Game of Thrones (Season 8, Episode 2). It was hauntingly reprised during the end credits by Florence + the Machine. My classical guitar version is based on the end credits. With […]

The Last of Us (Astray) Free download on SoundCloud. It’s hard to believe I can still find stuff to play from this score — even years later. This piece is from The Last of Us Volume 2, and it’s supplemental music by Gustavo Santaolalla. Astray […]

Free download on SoundCloud. This is perhaps the greatest piece by the late Johann Johannsson (next to The Sun’s Gone Dim and the Sky’s Turned Black). Odi et Amo (I Hate Love) is at once devastating and futuristic. Although I prefer the sonic heaviness of […]

Until the Heart Whispers Back Free Download on SoundCloud. I wrote this song for my wife Jennifer. She’s the sole reason why I’m a father, and play guitar for a living. As it happens, music is my best currency – and nothing cements my feelings […]

you should see me in a crown Free download on SoundCloud. I love this song by Billie Eilish. The chorus is so heavy. I’ve been toying with the idea of creating a solo guitar version for quite some time. I’m glad I finally did — as […]

Like Real People Do Free Download on SoundCloud. I JUST got into Hozier. I couldn’t stand the song, Take Me to Church, so I wrote off his music years ago. However, a guitar student of mine requested to learn some of his stuff — and […]

The Haunting of Hill House Free download on SoundCloud. I loved this Netflix series from writer/director Mike Flanagan. The music by The Newton Brothers almost acts like an additional character (or ghost). If you’ve seen the series, you’ll agree the music and film are inextricably […]