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On Nails

Taught by renowned guitarist 

Bahar Ossareh

In this first part of her series on sound production, Bahar Ossareh discusses nail length, shape, and tools for maintenance.<br><br>After a brief introduction featuring a sample of Squares Suspended by Andrew York, Ossareh jumps into the topic of nail length and the proper way to measure. The lesson continues with a look at four different tools one can use to shape and maintain the nails. After a brief look at possible nail shapes, Ossareh finishes her look at nails with a demonstration of the three steps she takes to do her own nails.

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On Nails

In this first part of her series on sound production, Bahar Ossareh discusses nail length, shape, and tools for maintenance.

After a brief introduction featuring a sample of Squares Suspended by Andrew York, Ossareh jumps into the topic of nail length and the proper way to measure. The lesson continues with a look at four different tools one can use to shape and maintain the nails. After a brief look at possible nail shapes, Ossareh finishes her look at nails with a demonstration of the three steps she takes to do her own nails.

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Bahar Ossareh

Committed to bringing the beauty of the guitar to audiences everywhere, Bahar Ossareh is a gifted performer and specialist in music pedagogy with many years of teaching experience.

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