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What are the unexpected things a lifetime alongside the guitar can teach us? Join Rosie Bennet as she talks to our guitar heroes about the lessons that have most defined who they are and works out what we can learn from what they have already figured out!
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Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
26 min
Dr Brian May, musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, author, astrophysicist and lead guitarist of rock band Queen, and I discuss the highs and lows of fame, artistry and the music making process. We chat about reading vs ear training, confidence in the face of adversity and what it feels like to have an audience of thousands of people singing a song you wrote back to you.
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Aug 23, 2021
Aug 23, 2021
26 min
Activist, podcast host and guitarist Ciyadh Wells and I discuss the pitfalls of the narrative around diversity, the dark depths of teacher separation anxiety and the similarities between the Roman Catholic church and the classical music education structure.
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Aug 9, 2021
Aug 9, 2021
32 min
Musician and recording artist Sean Shibe and I discuss toxic teachers and education systems, the insidious nature of classical guitar competitions, the problem with classical music review culture and the nature of interpretation.
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Jul 26, 2021
Jul 26, 2021
33 min
Guitarist and Instagram guru Hannah Murphy and I discuss, the metrics of success, a life online and how the interior decor of a Jimmy John's set her free.
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Jul 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021
21 min
Guitar phenomenon Pavel Steidl and I discuss listening, being open and humility as a pathway to discovering your own voice.
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Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
31 min
Musician, video artist and guitarist Nicolas Haumann and I discuss the origins of Open Strings Berlin, why talking about your ideas is so important and how to escape the sunk cost fallacy.
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Jun 13, 2021
Jun 13, 2021
26 min
Classical guitarist and all round wonder woman Yan Kok and I discuss investing in oneself, love, kindness and understanding and the complexities of existing as a musician.
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May 31, 2021
May 31, 2021
29 min
Classical guitarist Bokyung Byun and I discuss competitions, learning to trust and how her journey across the world to study taught her more than just classical guitar.
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May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
28 min
Composer, guitarist, educator and conductor Gerald Garcia and I discuss his experience with focal dystonia, how the injury helped him diversify his career, the passion of the amateur, the mystery of death and "YOLOOYOOADIAYASSWAESY".
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May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021
32 min
Classical guitarist, Educator and Activist Adam Levin and I discuss humility and pressure in classical music, cultural appreciation and nuanced conversation and how to create an artistic career that you enjoy.
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