Acclaimed guitarist David Russell explores playing challenging music, practicing, performing, & more.

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WATCH: Preparing difficult passages with David Russell

In this free interview, GRAMMY-winning guitarist David Russell shares insights on how to practice the most challenging parts of your favorite guitar pieces — along with his thoughts on transcription, performance, and more.

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David Russell shines a light on guitar excellence

Legendary guitarist David Russell discusses his methods for working on difficult passages and crafting a well-rounded concert repertoire. Learn how to stay true to a composer's intent while making the music your own.

Principles in Context
Watch as Russell explores a new approach to challenging works, in the context of Steve Goss' composition "Cantigas de Santiago." (Full tutorial coming soon!)
Music Steeped in History
Russell and Goss dive into guitar performance mechanics, in the vicinity of the historic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
Gain a New Perspective
Learn from Russell's thoughts on practicing on a higher level, using modern technology, creating "freedom" for yourself in performance, and more.
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David Russell

A winner of many international competitions and fellow of The Royal Academy of Music in London, David Russell is a phenomenon of classical guitar. David was commended by the legendary Andres Segovia, one of his teachers, on his "musicality and guitaristic technique.” He has a vested interest in embodying the composer’s intentionality and soul in his performances.

To this day, David’s stage presence, interpretive powers, and subtle artistry continue to captivate audiences around the world.

🏆 GRAMMY-Award Winner (2005)
🎓 Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music

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