Tune in for a fascinating conversation – plus inspiring demonstrations – with nylon-string guitarist and singer Badi Assad. We talk composing and arranging, how to sing and play at the same time, and the importance of emotion and experimentation. Support the show: Listen to Part 2 on Patreon, where Assad explores her approach to re-interpreting pop songs on guitar.Make a donation on PayPalGive a rating and reviewAdditional resources: Listen to Ilha on Amazon, Apple, or Spotify.Check out Badi Assad's website.Watch her Acoustic Guitar Sessions videos.Find the music for Assad's composition "Farewell" in the Acoustic Guitar archives.This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle and Elton Bradman, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi. The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine, including: Publisher: Lyzy LustermanEditorial Director: Adam PerlmutterManaging Editor: Kevin OwensCreative Director: Joey LustermanDigital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal BroiDigital Content Manager: Nick GrizzleMarketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon. Support the show