Comments for Classical Guitar Review http://www.classicalguitarreview.com The online resource for classical guitarists Thu, 17 May 2012 05:55:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Studying Classical Guitar at Univeristy in the United States – Is it worth it? by Brad Conroy http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/studying-classical-guitar-at-univeristy-in-the-united-states-is-it-worth-it/1361/comment-page-1/#comment-754 Brad Conroy Thu, 17 May 2012 05:55:12 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/?p=1361#comment-754 Great Thread! I am a professional classical guitarist considering doing a DMA because I really want a university job. I have been up for two, and currently in the final running for a third, but we will see if I get it. Those jobs always have a long line and are usually given to a former favorite graduate. If I don't get it I am pretty sure I'll do my DMA at a school with free tuition. I had a full ride for undergrad, but I did my MM at Chicago College of Performing Arts with Denis Azabagic, and it was super expensive. My student loans are a tremendous shackle and really hold me back in many ways. The education that I received was amazing and really set me on the path of making a living at this, and the degrees themselves have really helped get my foot in the door. That also has a lot to do with what someone else said above, it is the student that makes the name for himself not the school. I am doing quite well if I gauge myself against some of the guys I graduated with, but I teach, practice, promote and basically work non stop. Which is fine for me because I really love what I do. So to answer the question degree worth it? I believe it is worth it if you are absolutely certain this is the life you want to have and you are willing to work non stop to have it. If you are talented, a good musician, creative, and an extremely disciplined person you can make it work. Student loans are a nightmare and try to avoid debt at all costs.. I hope this helps! Great Thread! I am a professional classical guitarist considering doing a DMA because I really want a university job. I have been up for two, and currently in the final running for a third, but we will see if I get it. Those jobs always have a long line and are usually given to a former favorite graduate. If I don’t get it I am pretty sure I’ll do my DMA at a school with free tuition. I had a full ride for undergrad, but I did my MM at Chicago College of Performing Arts with Denis Azabagic, and it was super expensive. My student loans are a tremendous shackle and really hold me back in many ways. The education that I received was amazing and really set me on the path of making a living at this, and the degrees themselves have really helped get my foot in the door. That also has a lot to do with what someone else said above, it is the student that makes the name for himself not the school. I am doing quite well if I gauge myself against some of the guys I graduated with, but I teach, practice, promote and basically work non stop. Which is fine for me because I really love what I do.
So to answer the question degree worth it? I believe it is worth it if you are absolutely certain this is the life you want to have and you are willing to work non stop to have it. If you are talented, a good musician, creative, and an extremely disciplined person you can make it work. Student loans are a nightmare and try to avoid debt at all costs.. I hope this helps!

]]> Comment on The Best Classical Guitar? by Edwin Estrada http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/the-best-classical-guitar/385/comment-page-1/#comment-753 Edwin Estrada Wed, 09 May 2012 22:56:59 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/?p=385#comment-753 I have always thought the best classical guitars are from Spain and Italy although i'm well aware there are exceptions. I have a 1965 eko p12 made in Rencanati Italy and it's a spectacular guitar beyond belief. what a sound and so easy to play. It's a delight in my musical life. I have always thought the best classical guitars are from Spain and Italy although i’m well aware there are exceptions. I have a 1965 eko p12 made in Rencanati Italy and it’s a spectacular guitar beyond belief. what a sound and so easy to play. It’s a delight in my musical life.

]]> Comment on Do composers care about your guitar? by michael karmon http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/do-composers-care-about-your-guitar/1219/comment-page-1/#comment-748 michael karmon Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:04:27 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/?p=1219#comment-748 I think most composers always consider the music first and foremost. Some composers also consider the strain on the performer (I certainly take this into account.) But I imagine that very few composers think about the well-being of the instrument (I do, but not too much.) I think most composers always consider the music first and foremost. Some composers also consider the strain on the performer (I certainly take this into account.) But I imagine that very few composers think about the well-being of the instrument (I do, but not too much.)

]]> Comment on Studying Classical Guitar at Univeristy in the United States – Is it worth it? by Joe de Lenzo http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/studying-classical-guitar-at-univeristy-in-the-united-states-is-it-worth-it/1361/comment-page-1/#comment-746 Joe de Lenzo Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:31:51 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/?p=1361#comment-746 Studying in the US? No ways! Never. If you want a really good solid musical education at the highest level... then Germany (and German speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland) are definately the place to go. Their conservatories have the highest standards and some of the worlds best players and teachers. Some examples should be in order... Teachers in Cologne, Germany: Roberto Aussell, Hubert Käppel (organizer of the Koblenz guitar festival and teacher of guitarists such as Zoran Dukic) Teacher in Weimar, Germany: Ricardo Gallen Teaching in Düsseldorf, Germany: Joaquín Clerch Teaching at Koblenz Guitar Academy: Aniello Desiderio, Goran Krivokapic Other great German teachers are: Tilman Hoppstock, Thomas Müller-Pering, Stephan Schmidt (teaching in Switzerland), Franz Halász, Michael Tröster, Brigitte Zaczek (teaching in Austria), Alvaro Pierri (teaching in Austria), ... Leo Brouwer was in Germany in 1972 from a scholarship awarded by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) etc. Studying in the US? No ways! Never.

If you want a really good solid musical education at the highest level… then Germany (and German speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland) are definately the place to go.

Their conservatories have the highest standards and some of the worlds best players and teachers. Some examples should be in order…

Teachers in Cologne, Germany:
Roberto Aussell,
Hubert Käppel (organizer of the Koblenz guitar festival and teacher of guitarists such as Zoran Dukic)

Teacher in Weimar, Germany:
Ricardo Gallen

Teaching in Düsseldorf, Germany:
Joaquín Clerch

Teaching at Koblenz Guitar Academy:
Aniello Desiderio,
Goran Krivokapic

Other great German teachers are:
Tilman Hoppstock, Thomas Müller-Pering, Stephan Schmidt (teaching in Switzerland), Franz Halász, Michael Tröster, Brigitte Zaczek (teaching in Austria), Alvaro Pierri (teaching in Austria), …

Leo Brouwer was in Germany in 1972 from a scholarship awarded by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
etc.

]]> Comment on The Best Classical Guitar? by Jonas Burman http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/the-best-classical-guitar/385/comment-page-1/#comment-745 Jonas Burman Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:36:37 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/?p=385#comment-745 I would like to recommend guitars from the italian guitarmaker Renato Barone, Valtellina. www.renatobarone.it I now play his new Grandconcert model "Amaranto" from 2010 with spruce top and satinwood back and sides. It´s almost perfect! Like the sun! Barone also build instruments in cedar top in combination with brazilian and indian rosewood etc. I know several swedish and italian guitarplayers who has recently changed to Barones instruments. I promise - that guitarmaker is a true alchemist! The sound turns to silver and gold! I would like to recommend guitars from the italian guitarmaker Renato Barone, Valtellina.
http://www.renatobarone.it
I now play his new Grandconcert model “Amaranto” from 2010 with spruce top and satinwood back and sides. It´s almost perfect! Like the sun! Barone also build instruments in cedar top in combination with brazilian and indian rosewood etc. I know several swedish and italian guitarplayers who has recently changed to Barones instruments.
I promise – that guitarmaker is a true alchemist! The sound turns to silver and gold!

]]> Comment on Milos Karadaglic – Review by Mikkel http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/milos-karadaglic-review/1518/comment-page-1/#comment-744 Mikkel Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:12:01 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/?p=1518#comment-744 Am I the only one that finds his interpretations of music quite stale and boring? While his technical ability is obviously very advanced I find his lack of understanding in regards to musical structure especially in his recording of Villa-Lobos and his lack of dynamics and sense of style in the Koyunbaba (compared to Desiderio or the composer himself) very "un" musical. I'm glad he has succes though, it's great for the guitar world! Am I the only one that finds his interpretations of music quite stale and boring? While his technical ability is obviously very advanced I find his lack of understanding in regards to musical structure especially in his recording of Villa-Lobos and his lack of dynamics and sense of style in the Koyunbaba (compared to Desiderio or the composer himself) very “un” musical. I’m glad he has succes though, it’s great for the guitar world!

]]> Comment on An interview with Gabriel Bianco by Hot Links, News, and Events | Classical Guitar Canada http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/an-interview-with-gabriel-bianco/1607/comment-page-1/#comment-743 Hot Links, News, and Events | Classical Guitar Canada Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/?p=1607#comment-743 [...] Make sure to check out the Spotlight with Dale Kavanagh as well as the Gabriel Bianco interview (http://goo.gl/fb/qZbJr) over at Classical Guitar [...] [...] Make sure to check out the Spotlight with Dale Kavanagh as well as the Gabriel Bianco interview (http://goo.gl/fb/qZbJr) over at Classical Guitar [...]

]]> Comment on Milos Karadaglic – Review by Andrew http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/milos-karadaglic-review/1518/comment-page-1/#comment-742 Andrew Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:53:10 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/?p=1518#comment-742 Hello Marvin, you come here only to leave 3 very questionable. So who are you anyway? http://www.amazon.com/review/R1H47L5JKN2QFT http://www.amazon.com/review/R2YWVZF9ET9UAJ http://www.amazon.com/review/R1TRITX9KP17MI Ah yes, I thought so ;) Hello Marvin,

you come here only to leave 3 very questionable.

So who are you anyway?
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1H47L5JKN2QFT
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2YWVZF9ET9UAJ
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1TRITX9KP17MI

Ah yes, I thought so ;)

]]> Comment on Studying Classical Guitar at Univeristy in the United States – Is it worth it? by Jim http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/studying-classical-guitar-at-univeristy-in-the-united-states-is-it-worth-it/1361/comment-page-1/#comment-739 Jim Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:46:32 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/?p=1361#comment-739 The only way to really make money with classical guitar is to set up in a rural community where you are the only classical teacher, and teach private lessons. Develope a following, teach well, and be kind to your students. Stay away from citys and your competition. Having a studio out of your home is even better because of very low overhead, also you can write off your studio expensis. Having a childbloom or Suzuki certification can only help, and in many ways is as powerful as having a degree. You have to be practical if you really like classical guitar and actually want to make a living. Those University Jobs come far and inbetween. Most of those positions are saved for favorites anyway. What really is the job of a University Guitar Professor? : To Make more guitarists in his or her image: For jobs that don't exist. I think in many ways there needs to be more guitar positions in the pre-high schools or High schools. But I know for sure, I won't go to college to get a masters degree in Guitar to have to resort to becoming a school chorus teacher or band teacher waving a baton. I'd teach privately with dignaty any day of the week. How these Universities can charge thousands of dollars for guitar perfrmance degrees that are totally worthless in the real world, only to send these highly educated students in the streets, to find them a year later teaching in the back of a music store deep in debt, with a clear conscious, is beyond me, but that is exactly what is going on. I know at least a half dozen of them. Corey above hit the nail on the head, "Its the student that creates a name for themselves" And if you don't your prestegous degree won't help you because most of these schools don't teach you how to survive in the real world of classical guitar. The only way to really make money with classical guitar is to set up in a rural community where you are the only classical teacher, and teach private lessons. Develope a following, teach well, and be kind to your students. Stay away from citys and your competition. Having a studio out of your home is even better because of very low overhead, also you can write off your studio expensis. Having a childbloom or Suzuki certification can only help, and in many ways is as powerful as having a degree. You have to be practical if you really like classical guitar and actually want to make a living. Those University Jobs come far and inbetween. Most of those positions are saved for favorites anyway. What really is the job of a University Guitar Professor? : To Make more guitarists in his or her image: For jobs that don’t exist. I think in many ways there needs to be more guitar positions in the pre-high schools or High schools. But I know for sure, I won’t go to college to get a masters degree in Guitar to have to resort to becoming a school chorus teacher or band teacher waving a baton. I’d teach privately with dignaty any day of the week. How these Universities can charge thousands of dollars for guitar perfrmance degrees that are totally worthless in the real world, only to send these highly educated students in the streets, to find them a year later teaching in the back of a music store deep in debt, with a clear conscious, is beyond me, but that is exactly what is going on. I know at least a half dozen of them. Corey above hit the nail on the head, “Its the student that creates a name for themselves” And if you don’t your prestegous degree won’t help you because most of these schools don’t teach you how to survive in the real world of classical guitar.

]]> Comment on Milos Karadaglic – Review by Marv Luse http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/milos-karadaglic-review/1518/comment-page-1/#comment-738 Marv Luse Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:28:26 +0000 http://www.classicalguitarreview.com/?p=1518#comment-738 Well, I guess Elliot had it right: those who can, play; those who can't make pompous posts to internet blogs. What a bunch of pathetic dweebs. You folks need a life. Bad. Real bad. Well, I guess Elliot had it right: those who can, play; those who can’t make pompous posts to internet blogs. What a bunch of pathetic dweebs. You folks need a life. Bad. Real bad.

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