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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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S1E3: Xavier Jara - The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast

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S1E3: Xavier Jara - The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast

10/14/18

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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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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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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

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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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

The classical guitar has immense potential that is often overlooked by those outside the guitar community, who tend to focus on the past rather than its capabilities.

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Neal Mohan

10/31/23

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

The GSB's unique teaching model combines top academics with industry practitioners, which greatly enriched my learning experience.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

Classical guitarists often think of themselves as soloists, but it's important to engage in chamber music to discover your true potential as a musician.

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David Steinhardt

09/16/18

@ tonebase Guitar

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.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

My goal is for the guitar to be recognized and appreciated on all stages it deserves, which I believe is a shared goal across generations of guitarists.