Title basically says it all. However, in particular, Iβm looking for a guitar that has a neck shape and fret size that is similar to a standard classical guitar.
I really love the look of Gretsch hollow body guitars, if thatβs helpful. Thanks!
I've been a classical guitarist for 10 years (i'm 17) and i love my instrument. I'm quite good at it too since last year i've achieved the rank of fourth best classical guitarist in my country's national competition. But, even though everything's going well, there is something which recently started to bother me: a growing frustration by the limits of the classical guitar. As i've started listening to piano composers recently, i feel immense sadness knowing that i'll never be able to fill a hall with my rich harmonic presence the way i would playing the piano. Scriabin's work is so full of color and extravagance, Beethoven is so large and powerful, Chopin so emotional and lyrical... I listen to even my most mediocre pianist friends play clean notes with ease and dominate the performance space, while i struggle to even hear my own playing (not to mention all the work that goes into making my nails and technique perfect to get a decent tone). I've been playing piano for only three years and i'm old, yet i feel like i'll live in regret if i don't try to get better at it. Leaving guitar isn't an option for me, so i wonder if it's worth to even try if i can't dedicate all my time to piano. Also, in a year and a half i will have to enroll in a music academy, so intense preparations are to come. If anybody's had the patience to read through my ramblings, i'd be very thankful for your views
Edit 2: Please check out my latest music video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwQesjVsXT0&feature=youtu.be
Edit: This has been so fun! I have to run to rehearsal soon, but will do my best to answer as many questions as I can when I return.
If you'd like to check out some of my music, here's my Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/7guitarist
Talk to you all later:)
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Hey Reddit!
Excited to be doing my first AMA. I'm Mak Grgic, classical guitarist and faculty member at Mount St. Maryβs University. I was born in Slovenia but currently live in LA, having lived in Croatia and Austria before moving to the States. I was also a competitive at math in Slovenia and a European world champion at Shotokan Karate. (A thumb injury at 19 was actually what led me to focus solely on music). I've been written about in the LA Times, New York Times and Washington Post and have toured through North America, Asia, and Europe. Feel free to ask me anything about music, what touring is like, what a Doctorate in music requires, or even how to play a concert with a broken thumb:)
If you want to stay in touch, here's how you can get in contact via social media:
https://www.instagram.com/makguitar/
https://www.facebook.com/MakGrgicGuitar/
Proof: https://imgur.com/VlutC1l
mine are now 3/32 inch (2.5 mm) long. Sound quality is noticeably better.
How long are your nails and what tips do you have for a beginner?
As a classical guitarist I find placing my guitar on my left leg quite natural, but I've never seen any guitarist do this with an offset guitar (jazzmaster, jaguar, etc). Is the body shape of these guitars not suited for this particular position?
IΒ΄m working on Variations on Anatolian folk song by Domeniconi and IΒ΄m looking for something similar to listen to or practice. IΒ΄d like to hear about some maybe less known composers/pieces
Hope some people enjoy, I had a lot of fun learning this one.
https://youtu.be/R_kLQ21daCY
Hello! My name is MiloΕ‘ and I am a professional classical guitarist. I record, travel and play concerts all around the world. In 2016, while promoting my album of Beatles covers, I suffered a bad hand injury. This was a very challenging time for me and it took a few years to heal. "Sound of Silence" - my newest album, is a personal reflection of this period of my life.
I'll be answering your questions beginning at 12pm EST.
Iβve also just started my UK tour βThe Voice of the Guitarβ - check out the dates below! http://milosguitar.com/live/ "Sound of Silence" is out now
My proof: https://i.redd.it/ezls79088fm31.jpg
I recently stumbled upon the work of Paul Spring and it's been a breath of fresh air. I've really enjoyed listening to his pieces and getting something a bit new.
Anyone have recommendations for similar performers which play either things that they compose or otherwise play contemporary compositions I'm not likely to have heard? Of course, ideally playing off of some streaming service or another but I'm not opposed to buying CDs either!
I am looking for a professional classical guitarist who has experience teaching beginners. I know itβs a long shot but is there anyone on this sub who happens to fall into this category at the moment?
(Iβve posted this on the classical guitar sbr but no answer has been helpful yet)
Hey r/classicalmusic! Excited to be doing my first AMA here. I do a lot of lurking between concerts so it's fun to get to interact with everyone:)
I'm Mak Grgic, classical guitarist and faculty member at Mount St. Maryβs University. I've played with orchestras all over the world including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Slovenian Philharmonic, and the St. Petersburg Symphony. I was born in Slovenia but currently live in LA, having lived in Croatia and Austria before moving to the States. I was also a competitive at math in Slovenia and a European world champion at Shotokan Karate. (A thumb injury at 19 was actually what led me to focus solely on music). I've been written about in the LA Times, New York Times and Washington Post and have toured through North America, Asia, and Europe. Feel free to ask me anything about music, what touring is like, what a Doctorate in music requires, or even how to play a concert with a broken thumb:)
If you want to listen to some of my stuff, check out my Youtube page:
https://www.youtube.com/user/7guitarist
If you want to stay in touch, here's how you can get in contact via social media:
https://www.instagram.com/makguitar/
https://www.facebook.com/MakGrgicGuitar/
Hey r/classicalguitar!
I'm Mak Grgic, classical guitarist, Director of EuroStrings an 18 country guitar festival network in Europe, and faculty member at Mount St. Maryβs University. I was born in Slovenia but currently live in LA, having lived in Croatia and Austria before moving to the States. I was also a competitive at math in Slovenia and a European world champion at Shotokan Karate. (A thumb injury at 19 was actually what led me to focus solely on music). I've been written about in the LA Times, New York Times and Washington Post and have toured through North America, Asia, and Europe. I'll be checking in to answer questions all day, so feel free to ask me anything about music, what touring is like, what a Doctorate in music requires, or even how to play a concert with a broken thumb:)
If you want to watch some of my playing, you can check out my Youtube page here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/7guitarist
And if you want to stay in touch, here's how you can get in contact via social media:
https://www.instagram.com/makguitar/
https://www.facebook.com/MakGrgicGuitar/
I recently stumbled upon the work of Paul Spring and it's been a breath of fresh air. I've really enjoyed listening to his pieces and getting something a bit new.
Anyone have recommendations for similar performers which play either things that they compose or otherwise play contemporary compositions I'm not likely to have heard? Of course, ideally playing off of some streaming service or another but I'm not opposed to buying CDs either!
