October 2023 - Hiatus

This is an announcement that I'll be taking an indefinite hiatus from music to pursue a long held dream of training to become a Buddhist monk and devoting myself to the Dhamma, the Buddha's teaching. I've been a meditator for many years and practicing Dhamma somewhat inconsistently for well over a decade. This was something I was going to do back in 2012 but ultimately decided it was too soon and should stay committed to music instead while learning more about worldly life. I've decided now is the time to take that leap and give it a go. It's going to be a massive challenge but I'm excited and ready to see if it's something that I can sustain to achieve the greatest freedom possible in this life.

This is a decision I do not take lightly and I'm well aware of how strange or disappointing my plans might sound to some but I believe you have to live this life for the opportunities that will serve the highest blessings. Music has been one of the highest blessings of my life. It is something I have served tirelessly, devotedly and diligently with everything I could give for over 25 years. It has served me very well in return and I have no regrets. I am confident that the Dhamma is an even higher blessing and I plan to serve it with the same sense of purpose and determination that I did music.

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to share my musical journey with all of you. It has meant the world to me. Your support and encouragement has been a tremendous catalyst for the growth in my musicianship as well as giving me a constant room to play in. I couldn't have achieved what I have without it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there with me. I love you immensely.

Stay tuned for lots more content on YouTube that I have yet to share. I hope you enjoy!

Please stay in touch if you're inclined. I'll get back to you when I can.

Peace and blessings to all of you!

Corey Heuvel October 2023

corey@coreyheuvel.com

September 2022 Update - NEW ALBUM! FIRST SINGLE!

I’ve finally got some great news to share, "Way to the Sea" the first single from my new album Starbird will be available September 16th on all the major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music etc. If you would like to support you can purchase the song on Bandcamp in high quality.

I'm excited to finally share this with all of you. I've worked very hard writing these songs over the last decade but never knowing how or when I was going to give them the proper treatment and release. I decided it was time when I met the album's producer Matt Peruscello and we spent the next year or two chipping away at this project between COVID lockdowns. Needless to say, it has been quite a long journey and then add getting everything ready for release... making an album is no joke! But I'm very happy with the result and it feels good indeed to be here sharing it.

The full album will be released October 28th and there will be a couple more singles released before that. In the meantime, I’ll be continuing my weekly livestreams every Friday at 5pm EST, teaching online, and making new content for YouTube and Patreon.

Also, check out a recent podcast I did with James Green on his show Trading Fours, we talk about my new album, Jeff Buckley, meditation and much more.

Thanks everyone for all your support!

Peace and love.

Corey Heuvel - September 2022

April 2021 Update: "CRAZY" NOW ON SPOTIFY! NEW ALBUM...

Its been over a year since the pandemic began. In some ways not much has happened but in others its been quite a big year for me. I’ve been hosting weekly livestreams and the quality slowly improved as I learned the new format to the point where I’m fairly happy with the overall presentation now. I’ll be honest, that was quite an adventure in itself! The livestreams still take place every Friday on my YouTube channel at 5pm EST if you want to tune in.

I’ve also started work on a new album with my friends over at PearTree Studios in Guelph, ON. Its been very slow going because of the lockdowns in Ontario, but I’m determined to chip away at it as much as possible until its finished. I’m trying to be patient with that but we will get there eventually!

The most exciting news is that in the meantime we did finish a new version of “CRAZY” which is still my most popular cover video on YouTube. I posted that video 10 years ago so I thought it would be fun to release an updated version for the streaming platforms. You can check it out here!

In the meantime, I also continue to teach virtual guitar lessons to support myself and I’ve never had more international students than right now which is really cool! If you’re interested in booking a lesson with me please feel free to contact me at corey@coreyheuvel.com for more details.

I hope you all stay safe and we can emerge from this difficult period with optimism for the future. I look forward to the day when we can be together sharing music in live spaces with peace of mind. I’m confident that day will come and until then you can rest assured I’ll be working hard to bring music to you as best I can!

Much love,

Corey

April 2020 Update: Livestreams on YouTube and Online Lessons

Its very strange and difficult times right now to say the least. As our global community gets through the crisis of COVID 19, the musical world has had to make necessary adjustments as well. For me this means cancelling my live performances at local venues and telling my private students to stay home. To continue doing my work I’ve been teaching lessons from home via Skype and FaceTime as well as performing livestreams via YouTube.

If you’re interested in booking lessons send me an email at corey@coreyheuvel.com and we can try to make an arrangement. I’ve got limited availability at the moment but I’ll do my best to squeeze you in if possible.

I’ll be performing livestreams on YouTube each week on Fridays and Saturdays around 4:30 pm (EST). Feel free to subscribe to my channel and turn on your notifications if you want to be reminded to tune in. They’ve been a lot of fun and I’m thoroughly enjoying connecting with my audience this way. Thank you to all who have tuned in and contributed!

If you’d like to support me, I’ve got lots of music available on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify etc. you could purchase. I’ve also got a virtual tip jar on PayPal at http://paypal.me/coreyheuvel if you want to leave a donation. Watching / liking my videos on YouTube is also a really easy free way to show your support. I appreciate it very much!

Much love to all of you. Many thanks to all our frontline heroes everywhere. Stay safe everyone!

New Videos

After a long break (almost 2 years!) I've begun posting videos to my YouTube channel on a more regular basis and I'm excited to present lots of new material in the next couple months to my listeners.

Check them out!

Before You Accuse Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa-V8PP9__s

Plush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFsxrwAUrd4

The Wind Cries Mary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJklo7vS1Ac

Check in Thursdays at 2 pm (EST) to find a new video each week!

Brickhouse Guitars

Starting in August, I will be working at a guitar store in Kitchener, Ontario called Brickhouse Guitars which is really exciting because they are the international headquarters for my own guitar's namesake, Stonebridge Guitars.  I've been playing my Stonebridge for more than 8 years now and it is without a doubt the most beautiful guitar I've ever owned, or even played.  For over a decade, Stonebridge has been the name given to these guitars which are available in North America but are manufactured in Czech Republic by a company called Furch since 1981.  In Europe and everywhere else in the world, these guitars are known as Furch.  

As of now and due to recent changes, Brickhouse Guitars and all other Stonebridge dealerships across North America will be selling out the final stock of guitars with the Stonebridge name and all new stock will be sold as Furch.  They will be the exact same beautiful guitars but with the original company name along the headstock.  This can be confusing but what isn't confusing is how amazing these guitars sound and feel to play.  It is astonishing the quality that is achieved on each instrument considering this single factory produces 5000 guitars every year; quality that is normally reserved for independent luthiers who build a dozen guitars per year and charge a fortune for their craftsmanship.  

For those living in North America, our store (located at 605 Lancaster St. W in Kitchener, Ontario) and our website are the best resources to see about owning one these fabulous instruments as we have by far the largest stock and we ship anywhere across the continent.  Feel free to e-mail me for more information and any questions you may have.  I'd love to help you make the best purchase possible and find the right guitar for you!

corey@coreyheuvel.com

Music Lessons at School of Rock Kitchener-Waterloo

For anyone living in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, I'm currently teaching guitar and bass lessons at School of Rock which is located in downtown Kitchener (78 Francis St. N).  They offer a wonderful program whereby young rockers can experience what its like to work towards putting on a real rock 'n' roll show with a band of fellow students.  Every few months they run several different series which students are cast into, they get private lessons every week on their instrument, as well as weekly full-band rehearsal time to prepare for the show at the end of the term.  This summer we're doing Best of Bowie, the Rolling Stones album Hot Rocks, and great songs from the many bands of Lollapalooza.  School of Rock also offers adult programs that operate on the same concept.  If all you want is private lessons, this can be accommodated as well.  Check out their website for more information!