Guitar by Masters

Welcome to Guitar by Masters podcast! I'm your host Karmen Stendler and in this podcast we'll be delving into numerous guitar topics as well as having conversations with world's most renowned classical guitarists. Enjoy!

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#7 Antigoni Goni

In this episode of the Guitar by Masters Podcast, we welcome the renowned Greek guitarist and teacher, Antigoni Goni! Karmen Stendler chats with Antigoni about her early years as a guitarist, her Medio Siglo project, her experience teaching at the Royal Conservatory in Brussels, techniques she uses when teaching, her experience with online learning, and much more. Find out more about the Medio Siglo Project here: https://www.medio-siglo.com/ Full documentary on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MCbmHc7E...

Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 7

#6 Judicaël Perroy

In this episode, we welcome the fantastic French guitarist and teacher, Judicaël Perroy! Karmen Stendler chats with Judicaël about his musical background and intuitive approach to music, his thoughts about teaching as well as the joys and challenges of being a musician. You can find the video version of this conversation on the Guitar by Masters YouTube channel. Hundreds of performance videos as well as interactive tutorials that will help bring your playing to the next level are available here:...

Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 6

#5 Classical Music in the Digital Era

In this episode, we hear from Karmen Stendler on how Digital Media has changed how we play and listen to classical music. She discusses three questions every musician may be asking themselves. Do we still need CDs? Has technology increased revenue opportunities for musicians? Can social media content replace live concerts? All this and more in our latest GbM Podcast episode. You can find the video version of this conversation on the Guitar by Masters YouTube channel. Hundreds of performance vide...

Apr 25, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 5

#4 Effective Practice

How do you practice effectively? What helps you to stay focused and productive? In this episode, our podcast host Karmen Stendler breaks down five tips for effective practice! We hope these tips can help you on your musical journey. You can find the video version of this conversation on the Guitar by Masters YouTube channel. Hundreds of performance videos as well as interactive tutorials that will help bring your playing to the next level are available here: https://www.guitarbymasters.com/ Your...

Dec 17, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4

#3 William Kanengiser

In this episode Grammy Award winning William Kanengiser talks with our wonderful host Karmen Stendler about wellness for musicians, mindfulness, LAGQ's latest album, valuable practice advice, how he seems to manage to do it all in a world full of distractions and much more! You can find the video version of this conversation on the Guitar by Masters YouTube channel. Hundreds of performance videos as well as interactive tutorials that will help bring your playing to the next level are available h...

Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 3

#2 Stephanie Jones

In this episode the incredible Australian guitarist Stephanie Jones talks about efficient practice, how social media changed her life, how she coped with the global pandemic, female representation in the classical guitar world, why practicing should be like brushing your teeth and all about her favourite furry companion Toffi. Enjoy! You can find the video version of this conversation on the Guitar by Masters YouTube channel. Hundreds of performance videos as well as interactive tutorials that w...

Jul 22, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2

#1 Denis Azabagić

In our very first episode we explore the fascinating world and career of the outstanding Denis Azabagić. How does it feel to be an aspiring classical guitarist in your 20s in the midst of a civil war? How do you tell a captivating story with your playing? And what does deep space have to do with all of it? All this and much more in today’s episode. Enjoy! Video version: https://youtu.be/DCdPN-FsRfQ Hundreds of performance videos as well as interactive tutorials that will help bring your playing ...

May 01, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1

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