from Beginner to Pro - GET GOOD at Classical Guitar

How to get better at classical guitar? How to pass the beginner level? In this video I want to highlight a few points that can help you to improve your skills and musicianship!

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[mrclro]

learning to love the struggle is so important for a lot of facets of life, thank you for the insights Beatrix

[denniswade]

I have been thinking about this very subject a lot lately.
I am 74 years old, and have just developed a very strong desire to learn classical guitar.
Now, if I face reality, as much as I want to be here long enough to attain the higher levels of technique and playing, I also have to accept that I may not have that much time left.
So, instead of getting all morbid and upset, it has become obvious to me that I have to work to establish a mindset of really enjoying the day-by-day steps and training that is necessary.
I plan to start a personal music journal of my efforts and to record not only the daily practise exercises, but also to record every little progress along the way to help keep me inspired. Did I find the exercises easier today? Was my tone better? Etc.
And as I learn the necessary techniques, I am also going to add learning some non-classical songs that I have always loved and strive to play them with real feeling.
I feel that this step is very important, because I not only want to learn good techniques; I also want to bring the music alive with feeling.
. . . . and what better way to learn and to stay inspired than to include songs that really touch me, even if they are not in the usual classical repertoire?!

[observer]

Hi Beatrix
I visited your country (as a classical guitarist) many years ago and was impressed by the music education based on the teaching of Zoltan Kodaly.

I feel you could explore some of the following topics in your quest for musical mastery: lifetimes quest:
1.Listen to music - all genres, historical periods and geography
know your culture - the social context and musical vernacular
2. Entrainment - engage rhythmically (physical) with others
3.Develop physical skills - mechanics, control, stamina
4. Develop musical skills - literacy, aural, interpretation, historical practice
5. Develop musical knowledge - theory, etc
6. Create/curate your own musical identity - make your own compositions, arrangements and editions
7. Work with other musicians - duos, trios, ensembles, orchestras, singers, musicals, bands
8.Performance - Connect with your listeners
9.Share your knowledge - learn through explaining, teaching and demonstrating

[bodycode]

Thank you so much for these words of inspiration, I started learning guitar on my own about 2 years ago for the pleasure and also for my music... thank you

[bziel]

As a professional musician I happened to come across this video. I congratulate you on putting this into perspective. Everyone thinks they have to be great at what they are doing. Instead we should be enjoying what we do. I have been playing over 50 years and still learn something all the time. Trying to incorporate it can be frustrating at times but the challenge is fun

[Tony-hr]

Agree takes discipline and a lifetime of dedication

[zivori]

As someone who took a break from classical guitar, I needed to hear this, thank you!

[draftplus]

I can get clarity and wisdom from Beatrix that applies to any subject. Beatrix, you have an amazing gift. You touch every relevant key, casually, that most never have been to or experienced, and never knew were there...though obvious if directed to them.

[lubos]

I appreciate not only the content of your videos, but also your personality and modesty. Happy that young people like you are to share the Planet with.

[nhm]

I asked someone in New York, "How do I get to Carnegie Hall?" He said, "Practice, practice, practice."

[clouds]

Deep and very true. It's one of the beautiful things about being a musician. Everything you experience and do in life ultimately has an effect on your playing. There is the technical side of course which you have to learn. But technique is only a tool. With modern learning tools a 10 year old can have the technical skills of a master (and you can watch that on social media). But only a master can use his technical skills to express the loss of his great love through the instrument. And that what music is about in my opinion.
I'm a professional musician and while my technical skills have developed some over the past few years I didn't make big steps at all. But I have gained a lot of confidence and I can stand in front of an audience, alone, be relaxed and feel/express the atmosphere of the song. That makes a huge difference in what comes across, even though my technique isn't any different. But my technical skills have become more integrated with my as a human being, they have become more of an extension of me. And that's huge and exactly the reason why "child prodigies" only ever impress me, but never make me feel anything beyond that.

[detlefh.]

I like your gestures and mimiks, wonderful. If not only you would talk with so great an expression. You have become a master in video production also, a sense of humor included, hats off!

[kennyiklei]

Hi, thank you so much for making and and sharing this video. I agree and appreciate your views and suggestions. These suggestions are equally important and applicable in learning other subjects that require skills and perfection to a higher level. Well done and we’ll said! I’m not sure if I should try and start learning classical guitar at this stage of my life but I found this video very encouraging, thank you. 😊

[davidnefesh]

"You have to find value in struggling with the details, " as you said. Wisdom. Also, It's wonderful that you find different means of artistic expression, and interesting how they are woven with each other as you describe in your own words. Keep up the excellent work, Beatrix!

[Panurg]

cheers for this valuable lesson! it will help me in my playing and hopefully also my students. nice angle of view :)

[marcelosalgado]

Guitar is so difficult. But the sound is so nice that one becomes addicted to it despite all the pain it takes to play even the easiest piece. So indeed, one has to enjoy the suffering... specially in the tips of the fingers.

[tobiasnilsson]

Many thanks for highlighting this topic! Do agree to you! To keep up with the playing and struggle on is so important. And to record and listen to what we are doing is soooo important to!
I also do agree in your way of looking att playing in a wide meaning. Thinks that we have ta use all kind of senses and abilitys in our playing. Very interesting to listen to you!
Please keep up with posting these kind of material :-)

[mickeogh]

This was a great video and a nicely presented approach to learning, subbed!

[DaveYadaraf]

Spot on, and perhaps your most important vid so far. Very important to listen to what\how we play and to "feel" the music and enjoy it, as opposed to just "getting it right technically." Also, mix things up and don't get stuck: Tarrega, Bach, Barrios, Dyens, Linnemann, and DIsney are all good, and even learning a small portion of the piece or movement qualifies. Find something we like and make it our own.

David Jaggs does this all the time on his channel. He calls it "My take on it." 😎