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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

I prefer to introduce my students to new repertoire rather than only teaching pieces I have played extensively, as it keeps the learning process fresh and diverse.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

It's essential for students to play pieces that many others play to understand their own level and build their identity as musicians.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

As a teacher, I find it important to balance teaching well-known pieces with introducing lesser-known works to encourage diversity in my students' repertoire.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Choosing a program for concerts is often mysterious; sometimes pieces that seem to fit together don't work as expected during a performance.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

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

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

It's crucial for musicians to have a genuine love for music, as this passion helps them navigate the challenges of a music career. I love the guitar for many reasons, including its tone and the unique qualities that make it special to me.

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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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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

It's fascinating to see how classical music will evolve and how the classical guitar will be integrated into future compositions.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

I personally love new music, even if it's not for everyone, as many composers are often ahead of their time.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Classical music has become disconnected from its historical roots, and many young educated people today are less familiar with it.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

Even though classical music is part of history, I believe it will become more niche, with fewer people engaging with it as they did in the past.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

I admire many young players, especially those who were my students, and I find their development very interesting.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

The Assad brothers have significantly influenced the guitar ensemble realm and have brought a lot of new repertoire to the instrument.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

The way to contribute to the guitar can be through teaching, editing, or expanding the repertoire, and there are many ways to be useful to the instrument.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

I think we should be careful not to judge different styles of music too harshly, as they can appeal to different audiences.

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Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

It's important to recognize that different styles of music, even if they don't align with classical guitar, can coexist without detracting from it.

S1E2: Judicaël Perroy - The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast

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