Thanks for visiting High Country Guitar!

This website is owned & operated by Paul Murin
Guitarist, Composer, Guitar Teacher
And guitarist for Phix (tribute to Phish)
e-mail paul@highcountryguitar.com

Bands I'm playing with Phix - Celebrating the music of Phish. It's not an active project any longer, though we still do an occasional show. http://www.phixband.com Magnolia Row - Folk and bluegrass music, a mix of originals and covers. http://www.myspace.com/magnoliarow The Ethereal Plane - An all-star band with a rotating cast of outstanding musicians playing improv-laden funk and fusion. http://www.myspace.com/theetherealplane Mason's Children - A tribute to the Grateful Dead featuring most of the members of The Higher Good. http://www.myspace.com/masonschildren

Where I'm playing in the near future

If you're already a student and you're looking for the materials we're working on in lessons, visit the HCG Student Resources Page.

Friends and family may want to visit my collection of pictures on Shutterfly. which can be found at http://highcountryguitar.shutterfly.com

Updates in the last few months

I got rid of my blog and returned all of my articles, essays, etc., right back here to the HCG Articles Page. I have added a few new articles, including an analysis of Trey Anastasio's playing style, some show reviews, and a few others as well.

The HCG Practical Music Theory pages have been updated. They're almost complete now, although I do intend to keep tweaking them. I would always appreciate any feedback on whether or not you find them helpful!

HCG Student Resources. I have finally added a section to this site that lives up to the site's original intentions--to be a resource for my guitar students for practicing, listening, etc., particularly during the weeks that I am on tour with the band.

I added a page on my humble collection of guitars, complete with pictures and descriptions.

Added some links & books to the Links page.