Debut Atlantic questions for guitarist Tariq Harb

I had the pleasure to answer some questions posed by Debut Atlantic, the organizers of my upcoming tour of Atlantic Canada. The tour will take place this coming March, 2022!

Here are the questions organized in chapters:
00:11 - What is the most challenging thing about being a solo artist? The most rewarding?
01:41 - Is there a piece in your program that you have a strong personal connection to?
03:18 - What made you decide to become a classical musician?
04:53 - What needs to happen in order for classical music, including contemporary classical music, to be as popular as, for example, professional sports?
09:47 - Who has been the key non-musical influence in your life?
11:59 - What role does social media play in making connections with your listeners?
12:54 - Do you have any pre-concert rituals?

I hope you enjoy this segment. If you'd like to answer some of the questions yourself in the comments below, feel free to do so! I'd be happy to learn about you. :)

Tariq Harb teaches at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada:

[cordeliaparis]

Merci Tarik pour ta generosité émotionnelle dans ton jeu fait tout à la fois de douceur et d intensité; et ta simplicité ton humilité sont un exemple. Sans oublier ton rire et ta joie de vivre que j ai découvert dans un autre reportage . Cet homme est une référence incontournable

[frankgrd]

Tariq should have 200K subscribers and climbing !!! Such an ambassador to the classical guitar community. Thank you for your instruction and all your wonderful videos. If I were a wealthy man Id be throwing you money in buckets lol !

[DarioLaTorreOfficial]

In my opinion You are one of the best guitarist in all the world. Thank you for your videos!

[wagnerpolveiro]

Great interview my dear Tariq, and it's always a great pleasure to see you, you are a good person and a fantastic musician.

[narjiss_]

I consider you sir my idol for many years, and I look up one day to play with same passion and professionalism, I enjoyed listening to the interview and getting to know a bit more about your thoughts, musical and personal background. I wish u sir the best of luck on your tour. it is always a pleasure listening to u sir.

[woodsideguitars]

Really enjoyed it. It's so interesting that you mentioned the things such as Eckhart Tolle's book, and other spiritual things that are part of your life. Happy to learn these. And... so nice to see the guitar support clamped to your guitar in the background - hahahahaha!

[serenadeduo]

Thanks for sharing a bit of your personal history…In listening to you I always felt you had a Rock n’ Roll soul🤘🏽
I support your discussion completely - it is our professional responsibility in the 21st century to expand the audience. Our music has to be for the many, not just the few.
Best of luck on the tour!

[PP-iuup]

Hi Tariq, this is a great and revealing interview, you are very genuine and have a winning personality to connect with people and succeed in the world of guitar performance. It was a pleasure seeing you perform in March at the Capitol in Moncton and attending your masterclass. The highlight of the performance for me was your original composition and the Piazzolla . I now have the manuscript of "Spirit" along with your edition of the 25 studies by Carcassi. Thanks for the inspiration, may your passion for the classical guitar continue to shine and please continue composing for the instrument !