Guitarist David Russell in Conversation - Practice & Technique.

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  • Опубліковано 11 сер 2018
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    David Russell in conversation with Classical Guitar Retreat Director Matthew McAllister during the 2018 Retreat. David talks about his thoughts on practice and technique.
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    Matthew is playing a Michael Ritchie Cedar Guitar and using Augustine Regal Strings.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 133

  • @hanskung3278
    @hanskung3278 4 роки тому +32

    This free video was just as valuable as a guitar lesson for $90 from Masterclass

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  4 роки тому +7

      Haha! Well keep watching this channel and subscribe. 😀👍

    • @hanskung3278
      @hanskung3278 4 роки тому +4

      @@galleryofguitar I did, seriously I bought a Tom Morello course for $90, which I'm returning, and in terms of how to practice it didn't give me a fraction of what your video did.

    • @lunarlight3131
      @lunarlight3131 4 місяці тому

      Aren’t masterclasses free to attend?

    • @hanskung3278
      @hanskung3278 4 місяці тому

      @@lunarlight3131 Free!? LOL!

    • @lunarlight3131
      @lunarlight3131 4 місяці тому

      @@hanskung3278 yeah, i'm attending one in a few months and i'm not expecting a fee to sit it on. also i've seena. few at princeton that stated admission was free. am i mistaken about something?

  • @wearetemporary
    @wearetemporary 2 роки тому +8

    David’s advice is so simple, and yet so profound.

  • @LL4love
    @LL4love 3 роки тому +7

    He is so generous and friendly to share his personal way of practice

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  3 роки тому

      Absolutely Tien, hope you enjoy the entire series of interviews.

  • @TheDouglasSeth
    @TheDouglasSeth 4 роки тому +15

    An 11 year old student of mine approached Maestro Russell after a small recital in a local library. The Maestro was very kind and engaging with my young student. What you see is what you get with David Russell. A humble and kind Maestro. Thanks for the golden advice in this video!

  • @lorenzodelgaudio
    @lorenzodelgaudio 4 роки тому +26

    Practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect

    • @Falaxuper
      @Falaxuper 4 роки тому

      I too watch TwoSetViolin :)

    • @lorenzodelgaudio
      @lorenzodelgaudio 3 роки тому

      @@chrisrowen3178 that's an horrible thing to do.

  • @crazycool1128
    @crazycool1128 3 роки тому +3

    Wish I had heard this 15 years ago.

  • @dimebag108
    @dimebag108 Рік тому +5

    David Russell is to me, along with John Williams, the main reference for classical guitar playing. Incredible musician, incredible guitarist and genuine and humble man.

  • @senjinomukae8991
    @senjinomukae8991 5 років тому +30

    This is pure gold. Thank you.

  • @mattbod
    @mattbod 4 роки тому +23

    Every Classical Guitar player I have met is a lovely person and David seems no exception. Maybe it’s because the imstrument lifts the spirits so much.

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  3 роки тому +3

      Lovely way to think about it. 👍

    • @josephcambron7060
      @josephcambron7060 2 місяці тому

      Haha. Maybe you have not known many classical guitarists.

  • @davidschestenger3366
    @davidschestenger3366 14 днів тому

    FANTASTIC

  • @crasigb
    @crasigb 2 роки тому +2

    Man..you are so Authentic as a Human Being. As well a brilliant musician. But your Humaness is really moving. Thank you.

  • @dchap29
    @dchap29 5 років тому +27

    I cannot thank you enough for this gem of a series. This particular session is packed with game changing advice -- even for a hobbyist like me.

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  Рік тому

      This is great to hear David, absolutely the point of the Gallery. Thanks for listening and your support.

  • @guillermoalbertoespinozade4597
    @guillermoalbertoespinozade4597 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for sharing, we need more of this in UA-cam, serious musicians talking about how they develope his skills.

  • @larbado9575
    @larbado9575 3 роки тому +3

    Definen a este maestro la humildad y sentido del humor. Es una escuela no sólo por su técnica sino por la actitud hacia el instrumento, la música y sobre todo con respecto a la vida. Gracias por todos estos años de dedicación señor David.

  • @kevinsmith9691
    @kevinsmith9691 Рік тому +3

    His advice is spot on. It's something most guitarists probably don't do in the way he advises, but I think he's correct in breaking it down into very small components.

  • @afterlate8866
    @afterlate8866 3 роки тому +3

    David Russell seems a very humble and kind man.

  • @gberndt4music
    @gberndt4music 5 років тому +25

    He even makes scales sound awesome!

    • @clikyou
      @clikyou 3 роки тому +2

      You are right his sound is very beautiful and full of joy.

  • @user-eb8mi3xi5f
    @user-eb8mi3xi5f 5 років тому +3

    I heard him first in Rumores de la Caleta. His tone is very beautiful. Such a fluid and effortless playing.

  • @Ayo.Ajisafe
    @Ayo.Ajisafe Рік тому +1

    What a great guy. So engaging so passionate and frenetic at times.

  • @bobh.9035
    @bobh.9035 Рік тому +1

    I was lucky to meet David s couple of times. What a nice fellow!…

  • @std882
    @std882 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video. Love videos of practicing.

  • @rankles9
    @rankles9 Рік тому +2

    Great interview. David Russell is such a gift.

  • @phuocle7326
    @phuocle7326 5 років тому +15

    oh my god. i love to hear David russel talk

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  5 років тому +1

      Yeah he is a great speaker and player.

    • @Philrc
      @Philrc 3 роки тому

      why?

    • @Philrc
      @Philrc 3 роки тому

      @@stddisclaimer8020 why did you ask me why I said why?

    • @Philrc
      @Philrc 3 роки тому

      @@stddisclaimer8020 dunno. Why?

    • @Philrc
      @Philrc 3 роки тому

      @@stddisclaimer8020 I think this has gone on long enough, don't you?

  • @estebanquinones5918
    @estebanquinones5918 2 роки тому +2

    Practice makes permanent so practice well practice good practice safe.

  • @poucasnotas4349
    @poucasnotas4349 Рік тому +1

    Amazing teaching and "host".

  • @edenic7328
    @edenic7328 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you sir David...

  • @theshapeexists
    @theshapeexists 3 роки тому +2

    Very well said. Helluva teacher as well as a player.

  • @marcrummusic
    @marcrummusic 5 років тому +3

    God, I love this video. Thanks for posting!

  • @jpb5385
    @jpb5385 5 років тому +2

    This is awesome!

  • @Saitenfee
    @Saitenfee 5 років тому +6

    Thank you very much for this great interview! And now I'm going to practice ... ;)

  • @RattwitPurelife
    @RattwitPurelife 5 років тому +2

    Good information. thank you very much.

  • @mariuslundsteen6917
    @mariuslundsteen6917 Рік тому +1

    A very excellent guitarist

  • @levonhovhannisyan1877
    @levonhovhannisyan1877 2 роки тому +2

    This is just a gem!!! Thank you!

  • @marctucciaronemusic7738
    @marctucciaronemusic7738 4 роки тому +2

    What an incredible person !
    So humble

  • @mockiii
    @mockiii Рік тому +1

    This is very helpful. I listen to it before I practice.

  • @josgeusens4637
    @josgeusens4637 Рік тому +1

    Excellent information for any guitar player. Thanks.

  • @rajonetwo4254
    @rajonetwo4254 5 років тому

    Very useful advice thank you

  • @drdavid62
    @drdavid62 5 років тому +2

    What great insights from one of the best ever classical guitarists!

  • @noni450
    @noni450 3 роки тому +1

    Omg !!! The best interview ever !!!

  • @nipundeshpandecomposer
    @nipundeshpandecomposer 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing 🎶🙏🏾

  • @banjalien
    @banjalien 4 роки тому +1

    Absolutely marvelous talk and sharing here. Very captivating.

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it, there are quite a few other parts to the interview for you to also enjoy.

  • @kevinmaillet4712
    @kevinmaillet4712 5 років тому +3

    Excellent advice!!!!!!!!

  • @cathschofield674
    @cathschofield674 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant

  • @segovianity
    @segovianity 3 роки тому +4

    DR mentions his friend - and erstwhile duo partner - Dennis Milne, double-bass virtuoso and composer, who was tragically killed in a car accident in New Mexico, where he established a chamber orchestra. A prolific composer (including a 'concertino' for guitar) there was a danger that his works would be neglected, or worse, but his widow has donated scores to the 'Scottish Music Information Centre', Glasgow and perhaps double-bass players and chamber groups might find them worth investigating.

  • @chestercampbell1249
    @chestercampbell1249 5 років тому +5

    What a great interview and superb recording. Clear resolution and sound, varied angle shots. David Russell's comments on technique were enlightening. It was nice to see him so animated. Refreshing to hear technical ideas explained simply and lucidly. Such pearls of wisdom from a world-class artist!

  • @throsturthorbjornsson3278
    @throsturthorbjornsson3278 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @edseloliveira
    @edseloliveira 2 роки тому +1

    That’s outstanding!

  • @carlosalbertorodriguesdefr1782
    @carlosalbertorodriguesdefr1782 4 роки тому +1

    Parabéns isso é uma pérola .

  • @johnclark1925
    @johnclark1925 Рік тому +2

    Wow… inspiring

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  Рік тому +1

      Definitely! Check out the other videos in the series too.

  • @carld2796
    @carld2796 3 роки тому +2

    Seems like a great guy. To be honest, I have seen too many youtube guitar videos, but this one was actually really good. The advice to micro study with accuracy was worth the view. I'll look for more from David.

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  3 роки тому

      There is a whole series with David on this channel Carl. Enjoy!

  • @themusiccovenant
    @themusiccovenant Рік тому +1

    Legendary guitarist

  • @howardroark4227
    @howardroark4227 4 роки тому +1

    Legend

  • @newyork1401
    @newyork1401 4 роки тому +1

    he is the best classical guitarist and such great and generous advice

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  Рік тому

      It is a great series of insights from David for sure. Thanks for listening Andre. 👍

  • @bennvoce750
    @bennvoce750 3 роки тому +2

    wow, excellent advice there!

  • @Garyplayer7
    @Garyplayer7 4 роки тому +2

    David is a real Master!

  • @ndotl
    @ndotl 3 роки тому +6

    Focused Practice. Technique Mastery. Muscle Memory. Then you can learn a piece/song to play.

  • @celebrationduo296
    @celebrationduo296 3 роки тому +1

    Very interesting! It doesn't say where this is. The name Mathew McAllister seems familiar. Was he part of a duet? I can't remember the other name- if so I loved listening to them in Hart House in Toronto. Just came to me- Wilson/McAllister!

  • @echoluxe2022
    @echoluxe2022 3 роки тому

    What is David's warm up exercise at 1:45?

  • @sergius28
    @sergius28 4 роки тому +1

    🎼👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed the Interview, there are more at Gallery of Guitar.

  • @amigosXcorrespondenc
    @amigosXcorrespondenc 5 років тому +1

    Lets go :)

  • @steveb9325
    @steveb9325 4 роки тому +1

    Of course it's the player! Though, that's the most beautiful guitar I've ever heard! M. Dammann (of course)

  • @KnowThyself619
    @KnowThyself619 2 роки тому +1

    Eureka!!! The pattern is complete!!

  • @senjinomukae8991
    @senjinomukae8991 5 років тому

    But why can we not see his right hand????

    • @laamaa6064
      @laamaa6064 5 років тому +3

      He only has one hand ..

    • @kevinmaillet4712
      @kevinmaillet4712 5 років тому

      Laa Maa...and I thought Django had it bad! Lol

    • @blossomsquirrel
      @blossomsquirrel 4 роки тому

      Yes, it's a bit disappointing that the camera angle clearly wasn't set up to show both hands.

  • @RicardoHernandez-nd5pp
    @RicardoHernandez-nd5pp 3 роки тому +1

    ¿Por qué no habla en español?

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  3 роки тому +3

      Hello Ricardo, the Classical Guitar Retreat takes place in Scotland UK, so the audience and participants are speaking English and this interview was conducted in English.

    • @Ayo.Ajisafe
      @Ayo.Ajisafe Рік тому

      Porque son dos escoces....en Escocia.

  • @ynschannel_
    @ynschannel_ Рік тому +1

    Not a virtuoso but a very sensitive guitarrist with really nice sound.

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  Рік тому

      Also an absolute Virtuoso, just take a listen to hus Handel and Bach recordings, incredibly virtuosic playing when required. 👍

  • @wongchinkong4505
    @wongchinkong4505 Рік тому +2

    No need to practice so much on the guitar. Practice the brain since the brain control the fingers and not vice versa. No brain activity no finger movements.

  • @terryjohinke8065
    @terryjohinke8065 Рік тому +1

    I'd rather be taught by David Russell than Julian Bream any day. He lightens things and makes you WANT to learn, not compell you to play as Bream.Julian Bream nas put me off classical playing. I'd rather play the piano.

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  Рік тому

      Hi Terry, interesting observation, I would never naturally think of Bream as a teacher in the traditional sense. Inspiring and a great example of individual artistry yes, but looking to him as a teacher wouldn't be something I would do. Letting one personality put you off seems a little strange to me, there are many more exponents of the classical guitar who have a similar approach to David.

  • @untipcubreton
    @untipcubreton 2 роки тому +1

    Advice worth thousands of pounds..

  • @Jonny333ful
    @Jonny333ful 2 роки тому +1

    What a terrible player - knew him at the Academy... just joking Dave!

  • @dorcasbass5585
    @dorcasbass5585 4 роки тому +1

    I do find classical guitarists too anal & obsessed with structure, lighten up and stick a jazz riff in! :-)

    • @razakza
      @razakza 3 роки тому +4

      I don't know... I find jazz guitarists (musos) a bit too messy. Tighten up and stick a bit of technicality in! :-)

    • @galleryofguitar
      @galleryofguitar  Рік тому

      Maybe historically but less so these days.