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Study With Adam Guitar Legend – Randy McGowan

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The quiet whispers of ocean waves and the rich Southern charm of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, offer the perfect backdrop to the inspiring musical journey of Randy McGowan, a certified Study With Adam Guitar Legend! From picking up a guitar at the tender age of nine, Randy’s life has been a melody that’s resonated across years, interspersed with the rhythms of life, work, and the beauty of rediscovery.

I got a chance to talk with Randy about his music, and we had a great time making this video.

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“Billie Jean” – Fingerstyle Guitar – Adam Rafferty (Michael Jackson) 2023

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Here’s my 2023 updated version of the Michael Jackson hit “Billie Jean” fingerstyle guitar.

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“Superstition” – Fingerstyle Guitar – Adam Rafferty (Stevie Wonder) 2023

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Here’s my 2023 updated version of the Stevie Wonder classic – “Superstition” fingerstyle guitar.

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“Isn’t She Lovely” – Fingerstyle Guitar – Adam Rafferty (Stevie Wonder)

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Here’s my fingerstyle guitar version of the EPIC Stevie Wonder classic – “Isn’t She Lovely”.

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Study With Adam Guitar Legend – Brian Crouch

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Every student has a unique story. A unique reason that brought them to the guitar. A unique spark that inspires them to play. In the heart of Idaho Falls, we discover such a unique story. Meet Brian Crouch, a retired professor, avid outdoorsman, and an inspiring Study With Adam Guitar Legend.

I got a chance to talk with Brian about his music, and we had a great time making this video

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