To quote my West Linn (Oregon) friend, classical guitarist/educator Peter Zisa: “History reminds us that many of the world’s greatest thinkers—Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, Einstein, and others—were also musicians. Music cultivates creativity, discipline and imagination, qualities that enrich every field of study and strengthen community bonds.” So keep playing! Learn new tunes and arrangements. Share your accomplishments with others. Studies have shown that playing music involves 90% of your brain! Music participation enhances brain health and, no doubt, is good for our souls.
A tip for the guitarist who hopes to keep a guitar pristine: Never bend over an open guitar case on the floor if you have something in your shirt pocket — like glasses, a pen, a capo or tuner. I’ve more than once had to quickly swat something away to keep it from landing on my guitar as it fell out of my shirt pocket! That’s my 2025 Collings C-100 in the photo. No dings yet, as of November, ’25!
On Sunday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 p.m., Mark & Greta bring their joyful guitars/uke/vocals concert to the Sunriver Christian Fellowship Church, 18139 Cottonwood Rd., Sunriver, Oregon, Dessert is served during intermission!
This is always a fully attended, cozy gig at a private home up, the street from the Pacific Ocean!
AGS once again brings their scintillating licks and stunning feel and virtuosity to the Old Liberty Theater. Holiday theme at this show.
Mark Hanson& Greta Pedersen — Blazing fingerpicking, soulful vocals, and FUN are highlights of this nationally awarded duo’s shows.
Mark & Greta concert, Mark workshop, and several demos for topnotch luthiers
Scintillating fingerpicking and sparkling vocals from a Grammy winner and a National Artist of the Year (Young Audiences). Great fun!
Mark & Greta concertize in Wenatchee, Wash., March 1, 2025.
Mark performs, teaches and demos great new guitars from six talented luthiers at the La Conner Guitar Festival — https://laconnerguitarfestival.com — May 17-19, 2024.
