Vin Downes
@vindownes.bsky.social
Composer, Guitarist, Educator.
Pittsburgh Pirates fan since ‘79 😩
Proud William Paterson University alum
www.vindownes.com
https://linktr.ee/vindownes
Pittsburgh Pirates fan since ‘79 😩
Proud William Paterson University alum
www.vindownes.com
https://linktr.ee/vindownes
My January newsletter is out now. This month...a new free piece, remembering Croz, a new album update, and some recommendations.
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"The New Same Old" - free notation/TABs included in newsletter.
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"The New Same Old" - free notation/TABs included in newsletter.
January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM
My January newsletter is out now. This month...a new free piece, remembering Croz, a new album update, and some recommendations.
vindownes.com/campaigns/11...
"The New Same Old" - free notation/TABs included in newsletter.
vindownes.com/campaigns/11...
"The New Same Old" - free notation/TABs included in newsletter.
Safe travels Bobby…💔 Say hello to Jerry and Croz.
“Black Muddy River” (arr. Vin
Downes)
“Black Muddy River” (arr. Vin
Downes)
January 11, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Safe travels Bobby…💔 Say hello to Jerry and Croz.
“Black Muddy River” (arr. Vin
Downes)
“Black Muddy River” (arr. Vin
Downes)
Shout out to my insanely talented friend and colleague, Anthony Carrone, for this incredible drawing of one of my favorite pics with David Crosby.
Support real art, by real artists. Not AI.
Support real art, by real artists. Not AI.
January 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Shout out to my insanely talented friend and colleague, Anthony Carrone, for this incredible drawing of one of my favorite pics with David Crosby.
Support real art, by real artists. Not AI.
Support real art, by real artists. Not AI.
It’s been a year full of notes. Thanks for listening. Lots of new music on the way in 2026.
Happy New Year! ✌🏻
Happy New Year! ✌🏻
January 2, 2026 at 4:25 AM
It’s been a year full of notes. Thanks for listening. Lots of new music on the way in 2026.
Happy New Year! ✌🏻
Happy New Year! ✌🏻
🎄Merry Christmas 🎄
Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil
(This Night in Bethlehem)
Notation/TABs
drive.google.com/file/d/1-SLa...
Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil
(This Night in Bethlehem)
Notation/TABs
drive.google.com/file/d/1-SLa...
December 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🎄Merry Christmas 🎄
Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil
(This Night in Bethlehem)
Notation/TABs
drive.google.com/file/d/1-SLa...
Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil
(This Night in Bethlehem)
Notation/TABs
drive.google.com/file/d/1-SLa...
My December newsletter is out. This month...free notation/TABs for a new tune titled "Embers", a few free Xmas carol arrangements, Hip-hip-hooray, a new publication, an update on the new album, and some recommendations.
Newsletter link: vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
"Embers"
Newsletter link: vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
"Embers"
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
My December newsletter is out. This month...free notation/TABs for a new tune titled "Embers", a few free Xmas carol arrangements, Hip-hip-hooray, a new publication, an update on the new album, and some recommendations.
Newsletter link: vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
"Embers"
Newsletter link: vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
"Embers"
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:
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...
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”.
Link: vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
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. ✌🏻
Link:
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Link:
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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:
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
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.✌🏻
Link:
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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:
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
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!
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
“Naairah’s Blues”
Thanks for reading these!
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
“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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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:
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
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...
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!
vindownes.com/campaigns/10...
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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. ✌🏻
vindownes.com
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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!