The guitar technique is fundamentally based on common sense, similar to everyday actions like tapping on a table.

When I began playing guitar, I practiced pieces by Giuliani, Sor, Carulli, and Carcassi because my teacher recommended them, and they form the basis of technique and tonality in classical music.

To develop guitar technique, one must start by ensuring the thumb operates independently from the fingers, allowing for relaxed or active finger movements while the thumb performs different tasks.

I'm excited to be running the tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast, where we'll have guest artists from the tonebase roster and explore various topics in the classical guitar world.

I find that different guitars require subtle adjustments in technique to produce the optimal sound.

Some well-known guitarists, like Segovia and Julian Bream, are recognized for their tones, which are actually quite bright rather than dark, contrary to popular belief. I choose to play with a bright and direct tone because it helps the musical line appear to ascend, making it clearer and more impactful.

The level of guitar playing has significantly increased over the years, with younger players achieving high levels of skill earlier than in the past.

In modern guitar playing, many players incorrectly mimic techniques suited for the cello, which can hinder their performance on the guitar.

It's more important to focus on accuracy rather than strength when practicing guitar techniques.