Vin Downes
@vindownes.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Lots of stuff in my November newsletter, including free notation/TABs for 2 pieces.
One of those free pieces is a new transcription of an old tune of mine “All We Ever Wanted” … played here on my Spohn guitar built by Max Spohn. www.spohnguitars.com
Newsletter link:
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One of those free pieces is a new transcription of an old tune of mine “All We Ever Wanted” … played here on my Spohn guitar built by Max Spohn. www.spohnguitars.com
Newsletter link:
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
November 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Lots of stuff in my November newsletter, including free notation/TABs for 2 pieces.
One of those free pieces is a new transcription of an old tune of mine “All We Ever Wanted” … played here on my Spohn guitar built by Max Spohn. www.spohnguitars.com
Newsletter link:
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
One of those free pieces is a new transcription of an old tune of mine “All We Ever Wanted” … played here on my Spohn guitar built by Max Spohn. www.spohnguitars.com
Newsletter link:
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
My November newsletter is out now. It includes free notation/TABs for 2 pieces, a hip new hip, Shambhu Sessions podcast, update on new album, a new publication, & some music & book recommendations.
Link: vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
Here’s one of this month’s pieces “As the Days Become Shorter”.
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Here’s one of this month’s pieces “As the Days Become Shorter”.
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
My November newsletter is out now. It includes free notation/TABs for 2 pieces, a hip new hip, Shambhu Sessions podcast, update on new album, a new publication, & some music & book recommendations.
Link: vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
Here’s one of this month’s pieces “As the Days Become Shorter”.
Link: vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
Here’s one of this month’s pieces “As the Days Become Shorter”.
My October newsletter is out. It includes free notation/TABs for this little tune callled “Trace of Blue”, as well as some updates and recommendations. Thanks for reading these and for supporting my music. ✌🏻
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October 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
My October newsletter is out. It includes free notation/TABs for this little tune callled “Trace of Blue”, as well as some updates and recommendations. Thanks for reading these and for supporting my music. ✌🏻
Link:
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My September newsletter is out now. Along with some updates on my current projects, it contains free notation/TABs for this little tune called “New Leaf”.
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Head over to www.vindownes.com and sign up to receive my monthly newsletter & check out my newsletter archive.
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Head over to www.vindownes.com and sign up to receive my monthly newsletter & check out my newsletter archive.
September 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
My September newsletter is out now. Along with some updates on my current projects, it contains free notation/TABs for this little tune called “New Leaf”.
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
Head over to www.vindownes.com and sign up to receive my monthly newsletter & check out my newsletter archive.
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
Head over to www.vindownes.com and sign up to receive my monthly newsletter & check out my newsletter archive.
My August newsletter is out now. This month…free notation/TABs for this little bluesy etude called “The Wind Down”, new and very different music on the way, Grammy/NARAS stuff, and music & book recommendations. Thanks for reading these and your support.✌🏻
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August 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My August newsletter is out now. This month…free notation/TABs for this little bluesy etude called “The Wind Down”, new and very different music on the way, Grammy/NARAS stuff, and music & book recommendations. Thanks for reading these and your support.✌🏻
Link:
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June 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
My June newsletter is out. It includes free notation/TABs for “Naairah’s Blues”, some student highlights, Ben Verdery & Friends in concert, and some music & book recommendations.
Thanks for reading these!
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“Naairah’s Blues”
Thanks for reading these!
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“Naairah’s Blues”
June 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
My June newsletter is out. It includes free notation/TABs for “Naairah’s Blues”, some student highlights, Ben Verdery & Friends in concert, and some music & book recommendations.
Thanks for reading these!
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“Naairah’s Blues”
Thanks for reading these!
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“Naairah’s Blues”
My June newsletter comes out tomorrow. Along with updates on what I am currently working on, each month I give away free notations/TABs & video for a new piece of music, plus some music and book recs.
If you’re interested, head over to my website & add your email to my mailing list.
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If you’re interested, head over to my website & add your email to my mailing list.
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May 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
My June newsletter comes out tomorrow. Along with updates on what I am currently working on, each month I give away free notations/TABs & video for a new piece of music, plus some music and book recs.
If you’re interested, head over to my website & add your email to my mailing list.
vindownes.com
If you’re interested, head over to my website & add your email to my mailing list.
vindownes.com
Apparently my brain woke up in 1981 this morning, and I could not get this tune out of my head. I may have do a legit arrangement of this one. Colin Hay is such a good songwriter. (His post Men at Work solo records are fantastic.)
May 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Apparently my brain woke up in 1981 this morning, and I could not get this tune out of my head. I may have do a legit arrangement of this one. Colin Hay is such a good songwriter. (His post Men at Work solo records are fantastic.)
A few years ago, I started the habit of writing music every morning. No plan or goal. Just write to write. This is this morning’s 20 measures. Maybe the start of something, maybe not. It doesn’t matter. The joy is in the process.
May 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A few years ago, I started the habit of writing music every morning. No plan or goal. Just write to write. This is this morning’s 20 measures. Maybe the start of something, maybe not. It doesn’t matter. The joy is in the process.
I have two new guitar quartets now available at Guitar Chamber Music Press.
“Moving Parts” is an intermediate level piece.
www.guitarchambermusicpress.com/product/movi...?
“Winter Sun” is a beginner/intermediate level piece.
www.guitarchambermusicpress.com/product/wint...
“Moving Parts” is an intermediate level piece.
www.guitarchambermusicpress.com/product/movi...?
“Winter Sun” is a beginner/intermediate level piece.
www.guitarchambermusicpress.com/product/wint...
May 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I have two new guitar quartets now available at Guitar Chamber Music Press.
“Moving Parts” is an intermediate level piece.
www.guitarchambermusicpress.com/product/movi...?
“Winter Sun” is a beginner/intermediate level piece.
www.guitarchambermusicpress.com/product/wint...
“Moving Parts” is an intermediate level piece.
www.guitarchambermusicpress.com/product/movi...?
“Winter Sun” is a beginner/intermediate level piece.
www.guitarchambermusicpress.com/product/wint...
My April newsletter is out. This month...free notation/TABs for a new short piece, a new publication, guitar in the classroom, and some music and book recommendations. As always, thanks for reading these.
Newsletter link:
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April 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
My April newsletter is out. This month...free notation/TABs for a new short piece, a new publication, guitar in the classroom, and some music and book recommendations. As always, thanks for reading these.
Newsletter link:
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
Newsletter link:
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I have a new publication available through Guitar Chamber Music Press. “Winter Sun” is for beginning/intermediate guitar quartet or ensemble. Perfect for high school guitar ensembles.
www.guitarchambermusicpress.com/product/wint...
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April 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I have a new publication available through Guitar Chamber Music Press. “Winter Sun” is for beginning/intermediate guitar quartet or ensemble. Perfect for high school guitar ensembles.
www.guitarchambermusicpress.com/product/wint...
www.guitarchambermusicpress.com/product/wint...
🍀 Sláinte! 🍀 My March newsletter is out now and includes my arrangement of "Baídín Fheilimí & The Booley House", plus some news and recommendations. Thanks for reading these!
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March 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🍀 Sláinte! 🍀 My March newsletter is out now and includes my arrangement of "Baídín Fheilimí & The Booley House", plus some news and recommendations. Thanks for reading these!
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Mississippi John Hurt makes everything better.
January 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Mississippi John Hurt makes everything better.
I’m getting weary of social media these days. Politics, ads, algorithms, doom scrolling. Signing up to be included on my mailing list is the best way to stay up to date on my music, plus you get a free notation/TAB, & some music/book recs every month. ✌🏻
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January 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I’m getting weary of social media these days. Politics, ads, algorithms, doom scrolling. Signing up to be included on my mailing list is the best way to stay up to date on my music, plus you get a free notation/TAB, & some music/book recs every month. ✌🏻
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TOMORROW is the full release of "City Lights Hide the Stars"!
• 16 new pieces for solo classical/nylon string guitar.
• Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Tom Eaton at Sounds & Substance.
I hope you get the chance to listen!
• 16 new pieces for solo classical/nylon string guitar.
• Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Tom Eaton at Sounds & Substance.
I hope you get the chance to listen!
January 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
TOMORROW is the full release of "City Lights Hide the Stars"!
• 16 new pieces for solo classical/nylon string guitar.
• Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Tom Eaton at Sounds & Substance.
I hope you get the chance to listen!
• 16 new pieces for solo classical/nylon string guitar.
• Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Tom Eaton at Sounds & Substance.
I hope you get the chance to listen!
"City Lights Hide the Stars" full release is this Friday 01/17! If you use the big evil black and green streaming service, you can pre-save it here: show.co/IdRIyJV
Have you heard the five singles I've release from the album? soundraiser.io/link/vin-dow...
Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Tom Eaton
Have you heard the five singles I've release from the album? soundraiser.io/link/vin-dow...
Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Tom Eaton
January 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"City Lights Hide the Stars" full release is this Friday 01/17! If you use the big evil black and green streaming service, you can pre-save it here: show.co/IdRIyJV
Have you heard the five singles I've release from the album? soundraiser.io/link/vin-dow...
Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Tom Eaton
Have you heard the five singles I've release from the album? soundraiser.io/link/vin-dow...
Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Tom Eaton
CONGRATS to our 2025 NJMEA All State Guitarists!!! Go 🐝🐝🐝!
Naairah, William, & Hector will be performing with the 2025 NJMEA All State Guitar Ensemble throughout the spring.
I am so proud of their dedication and hard work!
#bhsguitar #bhsguitarensemble
Naairah, William, & Hector will be performing with the 2025 NJMEA All State Guitar Ensemble throughout the spring.
I am so proud of their dedication and hard work!
#bhsguitar #bhsguitarensemble
December 30, 2024 at 7:08 PM
CONGRATS to our 2025 NJMEA All State Guitarists!!! Go 🐝🐝🐝!
Naairah, William, & Hector will be performing with the 2025 NJMEA All State Guitar Ensemble throughout the spring.
I am so proud of their dedication and hard work!
#bhsguitar #bhsguitarensemble
Naairah, William, & Hector will be performing with the 2025 NJMEA All State Guitar Ensemble throughout the spring.
I am so proud of their dedication and hard work!
#bhsguitar #bhsguitarensemble
2024 vs. 1989
I have had the great fortune to work with my dear friend Anthony Saint James on just about every solo project I’ve done since high school. I am always grateful for his friendship, creative collaboration, and his craft.
Check out his work at www.anthonysaintjames.com
I have had the great fortune to work with my dear friend Anthony Saint James on just about every solo project I’ve done since high school. I am always grateful for his friendship, creative collaboration, and his craft.
Check out his work at www.anthonysaintjames.com
December 17, 2024 at 12:41 PM
2024 vs. 1989
I have had the great fortune to work with my dear friend Anthony Saint James on just about every solo project I’ve done since high school. I am always grateful for his friendship, creative collaboration, and his craft.
Check out his work at www.anthonysaintjames.com
I have had the great fortune to work with my dear friend Anthony Saint James on just about every solo project I’ve done since high school. I am always grateful for his friendship, creative collaboration, and his craft.
Check out his work at www.anthonysaintjames.com
"City Lights Hide the Stars" comes out on January 17, 2025., but you can get a CD right now on my website. Everything on my website is 20% off this month if you use the discount code "Vin's Sale". There’s still time to get some musical stocking stuffers!
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December 11, 2024 at 9:02 PM
"City Lights Hide the Stars" comes out on January 17, 2025., but you can get a CD right now on my website. Everything on my website is 20% off this month if you use the discount code "Vin's Sale". There’s still time to get some musical stocking stuffers!
vindownes.com
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Thank you Paul Nieto at GuitarTechNYC for bringing my 2002 Sanchis Carpio J90 back to life. It plays like butter and sounds sooooo good.
If you need guitar work done or are looking for a custom build, see Paul at GuitarTechNYC on 14th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues. Top notch!
If you need guitar work done or are looking for a custom build, see Paul at GuitarTechNYC on 14th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues. Top notch!
December 10, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Thank you Paul Nieto at GuitarTechNYC for bringing my 2002 Sanchis Carpio J90 back to life. It plays like butter and sounds sooooo good.
If you need guitar work done or are looking for a custom build, see Paul at GuitarTechNYC on 14th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues. Top notch!
If you need guitar work done or are looking for a custom build, see Paul at GuitarTechNYC on 14th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues. Top notch!
