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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

The GFA is the main competition in the U.S. and winning it can significantly propel a musician's career, offering opportunities like concerts and recordings.

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S1E2: Judicaël Perroy - The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast

@ tonebase Guitar

S1E2: Judicaël Perroy - The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast

09/30/18

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Xavier Jara

10/14/18

@ tonebase Guitar

The GFA experience was more about education than just launching my career; it allowed me to connect with the classical guitar community across the United States.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

I have a special preparation for my students competing in the GFA because it is one of the few competitions that truly offers a career-changing opportunity.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

I launched my career at a young age in 1997 by winning the coveted Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) national guitar competition.

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Stephen Goss

09/22/19

@ tonebase Guitar

The guitar is becoming more accepted in contemporary music, and guitarists are now winning competitions alongside other instruments, which is an exciting development.

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Xavier Jara

10/14/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Competitions can be frustrating because they often force musicians to compare themselves to others, which detracts from the organic nature of music.

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Xavier Jara

10/14/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Performing in concerts is very different from competing; it has been liberating to express myself freely without the strategic elements of competition.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Many talented musicians struggle to find a career in music despite their skills, which poses a challenge for both teachers and students in the classical guitar community.

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Nico Rosberg

05/30/25

@ All-In Podcast

There's still a lot of growth potential in Formula 1, especially in America, as the sport hasn't fully tapped into licensing and more races yet.

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Alexander Karp

07/14/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

In American culture, we nurture talent, allowing them to be managed and providing capital to help them succeed.