<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MFA Guitar Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merce Font, Classical Guitarist, concert artist and music CEO at the MFA Guitar Academy.]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:06:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mercefont.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[New Score Release: Schubert and Schumann – Two Contrasts, One Direction]]></title><description><![CDATA[MF Editions continues this week with two new releases that reveal two very different facets of Romantic expression. Franz Schubert – Moment musical , Op. 94 No. 2 Robert Schumann – Album für die Jugend , Op. 68 No. 26 Transcribed by Carlo Marchione. At first glance, they could not be more different. Schubert’s Op. 94 No. 2 is built on tension. Serenity in D major is interrupted by a sudden descent into C minor — a dramatic rupture that reshapes the emotional landscape. Minimal material....]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/new-score-release-schubert-and-schumann-two-contrasts-one-direction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a1cb87b9110b3fca188a33</guid><category><![CDATA[Store]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_2c96e3ac8fb14d1ca695fe26449fd504~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widmung – A Declaration of Love, Now for Classical Guitar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some music does not need explanation. It speaks immediately. Widmung, Op. 25 No. 1, by Robert Schumann is one of those works. Composed in 1840 — Schumann’s celebrated “year of song” — Widmung opens the cycle Myrthen , written as a wedding gift for Clara Schumann. The poem, by Friedrich Rückert, expresses devotion without hesitation, without irony, without reserve. It is love declared in its purest form. The music mirrors the poetry with extraordinary sensitivity. Harmony, rhythm, and melodic...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/widmung-a-declaration-of-love-now-for-classical-guitar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a1c4ad2e226d5eb67c1e5e</guid><category><![CDATA[Store]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_c1eb1ba811f5421ebe6f8cf7d493fb14~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Late Intermezzi by Brahms – Now Available for Classical Guitar]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a particular kind of silence in the late works of Johannes Brahms. It is not dramatic. It does not ask for attention. It lingers. On March 1, MF Editions releases two of Brahms’ most intimate piano works in transcription for classical guitar: Intermezzo, Op. 117 No. 1 Intermezzo, Op. 118 No. 2 Transcribed by Carlo Marchione. Both works belong to the final creative period of the composer. Written in the early 1890s, they reveal a voice turned inward — reflective, restrained, and...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/two-late-intermezzi-by-brahms-now-available-for-classical-guitar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a1b5e73a2716aeb2177650</guid><category><![CDATA[Store]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:00:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_ecee28c003504adf8e3e660faf7a8c8e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Build a Solid and Realistic Guitar Practice Routine in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 is a transition year for me, and that reality has deeply influenced how I approach my guitar practice. After a challenging period last year, I realized that the routines I used to rely on were no longer working. Life was busier, my energy was different, and consistency became harder than I expected. After sharing one of my recent videos, many of you reached out with similar stories. You were struggling to find time, to stay focused, or to feel that your practice was actually moving you...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/how-to-build-a-solid-and-realistic-guitar-practice-routine-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a4a88ff1fc7c003325eb2</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:46:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_d3bcb35e64f14e00b4e0044b22d25dd2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Practice Tracker for Thoughtful, Consistent Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m happy to finally share that the MFStore  is now officially open. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while: create a space where I can offer tools, scores, and resources that genuinely support your musical journey. The practice tracker I’m sharing here is the very first item in the store — and there will be more to come, including new scores and other materials I’m excited to share with you in the future. Over the past year, my relationship with practice has changed quite a lot. Like...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/a-practice-tracker-for-thoughtful-consistent-practice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a52a52c80129225d160cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Store]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:32:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_3e9588d6e3c442a2aa66ebf4f82250df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What 2025 Taught Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we step into a new year, I wanted to pause and reflect on the one we’re leaving behind. 2025 was a season of intense change for me — moving countries, facing constant setbacks, and losing the rhythm I had worked so hard to build. At one point, I realized I had completely lost my guitar practice routine… and with it, a big part of my identity. But amidst the chaos, I learned some essential lessons — about surrender, simplicity, and the power of small daily actions. This blog post is based...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/what-2025-taught-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6965782a3f7b9d5cbee2bf05</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/yvcpZ5liN88" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank You for an Incredible 2025 at MFA]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the year comes to an end, I wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect, and simply say thank you . Thank you for being part of the MFA Online Guitar Academy  — whether as a student, a community member, a YouTube subscriber, or someone who supports and follows the journey through social media. This year has been full of growth, learning, and meaningful changes, and none of it would have been possible without you. 2025 at a Glance This year was about building strong foundations . Not only...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/thank-you-for-an-incredible-2025-at-mfa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6952ac0823e37bb956999814</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_91d7da84f5014296962afeeb082dd32f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Big Step Forward: New Library, Groups &#38; Lesson Hub!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re excited to announce several big updates across the MFA Online Academy that will make your learning experience smoother, more...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/a-big-step-forward-new-library-groups-lesson-hub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687d712f8f2d05ec9881dc8f</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 08:04:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_5dc285cfec7340bf8434045b9bd3232f~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Featured in the New Classical Guitar Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m delighted to share that I’ve been featured in Issue 27  of the New Classical Guitar  newsletter by Stefan and Willi — a wonderful...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/featured-in-the-new-classical-guitar-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686bfe5e9843a7afff071d0e</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:13:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_003e8a69c7354e0590e4466561ce6e7a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_829,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the Full Allegro Video Now on YouTube!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The video for Allegro is now live on YouTube — and I can’t wait for you to see it.]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/watch-the-full-allegro-video-now-on-youtube</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6808212e7c84107804bb2504</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 05:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_4b5484f34fb1469495cb88c9b6e0ea31~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s Here! Allegro is Now Available]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s the day — Allegro, my interpretation of the Allegro from Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 2 in A minor (BWV 1003), is now out on all streaming platforms!
]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/it-s-here-allegro-is-now-available</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68081fe8ff81433b46ec9ed8</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 05:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_ca49bea281804c31b9a68b431ec3e70e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capturing presence — and holding onto the emotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[After all the hours spent practicing, recording, and editing the audio, there’s still one last mountain to climb — the video recording. This part of the process is where everything comes together, not just sonically but visually. It’s where the musical intention meets the performance space in front of the lens. And even though I know the piece deeply by now — every phrase, every nuance — I still find myself facing new challenges the moment the camera starts rolling.]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/capturing-presence-and-holding-onto-the-emotion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68081e60765eb353ed5a24f6</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 08:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_5a7e5e8bc5d6466ea54adea5169b7dc7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puzzle or Performance? Finding Flow in the Editing Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[In part two of this series, I talk about the editing process — and how it’s often more than just “cleaning things up.” It’s where you decide what kind of story you’re really telling.]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/puzzle-or-performance-finding-flow-in-the-editing-process</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68081c4e765eb353ed5a1ede</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 08:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_fa4c5dac056744e28301620bb5212a88~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beginner Guitar Workout – Strengthen Your Pinky Finger &#38; Left-Hand Control ]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many beginner guitarists, the fourth finger (pinky) is the weakest link in their playing. If you’ve ever struggled with uncoordinated mo]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/beginner-guitar-workout-strengthen-your-pinky-finger-left-hand-control</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c43bc2aa65c61732b5ba43</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 17:30:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/fOEpWI3RyGA" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Practicing for Permanence: How Recording Changes the Way I Learn a Piece]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the next few weeks, leading up to the release of my new single — the Allegro from Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 2, transcribed for classical guitar — I’ll be sharing a few reflections from behind the scenes. These posts are my way of letting you in on the process: the doubts, the breakthroughs, and the strange magic of recording something you love.]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/practicing-for-permanence-how-recording-changes-the-way-i-learn-a-piece</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680818e1765eb353ed5a13df</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_5d54304cd77945bfae74a6f00286ec04~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new single is coming — and I’m taking you with me]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of preparation, I am so excited to finally announce my upcoming single:

Allegro from Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 1003 by Johann Sebastian Bach.]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/a-new-single-is-coming-and-i-m-taking-you-with-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6807574edadc90ddae2a9b53</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_b032e57a723d4c51bc9ff7d96675f00d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_919,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beauty of Guitar Harmonics: How to Play Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Unlocking the Beauty of Guitar Harmonics One of the most enchanting sounds on the classical guitar is the harmonic — that bell-like,...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/the-beauty-of-guitar-harmonics-how-to-play-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68053f90197561992845887c</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/arN2tvHYi4o" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose the Right Guitar Score Edition: A Guide for Serious Musicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a classical guitarist, choosing the right score edition is just as important as practicing the right technique. The edition you use...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/how-to-choose-the-right-guitar-score-edition-a-guide-for-serious-musicians</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b8f9e32bc078770932b9e8</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_cf604c8f00b14f4c9932e78eb21f0207~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home sweet home - Studio Reveal - VLOG#36]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of painting, flooring, and DIY adventures, my home renovation is complete! ✨ In this final phase, I: Finished my studio...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/home-sweet-home-studio-reveal-vlog-36</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678ce39ebec9c77b5678a03e</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:30:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_38b1067be02c487ba0afee9ba213ed5d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Ship a Classical Guitar]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Ship a Classical Guitar Safely – My Full Packing Process Shipping a classical guitar can feel daunting. Whether you're sending...]]></description><link>https://www.mercefont.com/post/how-to-ship-a-classical-guitar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67acbee42b9b3f61767de12b</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:30:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8dba66_9a5def1625f4423d9f65f79a4fffbf16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Merce Font</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>