Composition/Recording Projects
Publication Date
Spring 4-25-2024
Abstract
In this production paper, I discuss the entire process of creating my debut solo guitar album, Aardvark. There are ten songs on the albums, eight of which are originals and two of which are arrangements of existing music for solo guitar. Each chapter focuses on a specific song and dissects all elements that went into its creation, including the composition process, the type of guitar used, theoretical analyses, and any technical roadblocks I had to overcome. Several of my influences for the music on this album include Ted Greene, Bill Evans, Francisco Tárrega, Dream Theater, and music from the video game franchise Sonic the Hedgehog. The final chapter is concerned with the recording process of the project and the different approaches taken in capturing the music.
Major Mentor
Dr. Paulo Oliveira
Second Mentor
Lina Sheahan
Third Mentor
Dr. Joel Treybig
Department
Music, School of
College
Music and Performing Arts, College of
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree
Master of Music (MM)
Degree Level
Master's
Degree Grantor
Belmont University
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Recommended Citation
Buchanan, Jeffrey W., "Aardvark: A Solo Guitar Album" (2024). Composition/Recording Projects. 17.
https://repository.belmont.edu/music_comp/17
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