Guitar + Art: “Alone” (Hozier Cover by Rachel Ann Cauilan & Kevyn Ikemoto)
A couple of months ago, I recorded this little guitar demo in my living room when I found its groove and sent it over to the talented Kevyn Ikemoto to […]
Tag Archives: Acoustic Guitar
Why I Feel So Strongly About Music
“You’re going to bar the 7th fret and make an E-minor chord,” he showed me. “Then take your little finger off.” I cupped my guitar and forcefully pressed my first […]
“To Be Alone” and Out of My Element (Hozier Cover)
It’s scary to admit this, but I’ve been feeling a little out of my element lately. It’s been about a month since I’ve come back home and the whole idea […]
In honor of the late Amy Winehouse and “Valerie” (The Zutons Cover)
In honor of the late Amy Winehouse, I decided to plug in the electric and groove to this wonderfully soulful tune, originally created by The Zutons. I’ve been preparing for […]
I Graduated
I graduated more than a week ago and, if you can judge from my lack of blog posts as of late, you can bet I’ve been busy “living it up” and making these last […]
My Afternoon with “Belle” (Jack Johnson Cover)
Well into the middle of my last quarter of college–ever–I had the incessant need to record a new video cover; one, because I had the time, and two, because I’ve […]
Now here we go again, with Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” (Cover by Rachel & Giann)
Now here we go again, talking dreams while time is making us bolder and children are getting older… It’s been a long time coming for the both of us–her staying […]
My Take on Milo Greene’s “1957” (Acoustic Instrumental Cover)
It’s “1957.” With love, Rachel
Let’s Play Some Music (Feat. My Fishman Loudbox Artist Amp)
I’ve been itching to record a new video cover, revamping an old tune with my new Fishman Loudbox Artist acoustic guitar amplifier. The beginning towards 2015 has been a strange […]
Flashback to My Cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Tusk”
Here is my take on “Tusk,” the orchestra-filled jungle-rhythm classic song by one of my all-time favorite rock bands, Fleetwood Mac. This song definitely does not belong on the sole acoustic guitar, […]
Ayana Giann & I cover Meg & Dia’s “Cardigan Weather” (for Old Time’s Sake)
This was recorded earlier this past summer, before I cut my hair and we were able to knock out three covers in one day. “Cardigan Weather” is probably one of those […]
My One-Take Red Hot Chili Peppers “Californication” Cover
Californication (Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover) ‘Cause I heard this on the radio last night and thought, “What a good song to learn.” Here go! I learned this song today, […]
My “Crazy On You” new and hopefully improved Heart (Nancy Wilson) cover
Out of pure, crazy love for this thing, I am once again attempt Heart’s “Crazy On You” after some years. Nancy Wilson is a guitar goddess and I wish I […]
My Cover of Ed Sheeran’s “I See Fire”
Rachel Ann Cauilan – Ed Sheeran – I See Fire (Acoustic Guitar Cover, Instrumental) To those summer nights. For appreciating moments. And when it comes to falling in love with […]
Kina Grannis Interview: “Elements,” College and Why she does Music
The sun was out and air cool over UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park last Friday afternoon. As classes were ending and staff dwindled in and out of the park to set up, students […]
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