Guitarist David Russell in Conversation - Practice & Technique.

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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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[@hanskung3278]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

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

[@hanskung3278]

@@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]

Aren’t masterclasses free to attend?

[@hanskung3278]

@@lunarlight3131 Free!? LOL!

[@lunarlight3131]

@@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?

[@TheDouglasSeth]

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!

[@galleryofguitar]

Yep, the real deal.

[@crazycool1128]

Wish I had heard this 15 years ago.

[@lorenzodelgaudio]

Practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect

[@Falaxuper]

I too watch TwoSetViolin :)

[@lorenzodelgaudio]

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

[@LL4love]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

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

[@wearetemporary]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely. 😀

[@dimebag108]

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.

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely!

[@senjinomukae8991]

This is pure gold. Thank you.

[@mattbod]

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]

Lovely way to think about it. 👍

[@josephcambron7060]

Haha. Maybe you have not known many classical guitarists.

[@crasigb]

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

[@dchap29]

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]

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

[@kevinsmith9691]

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.

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks for listening Kevin. 👍

[@afterlate8866]

David Russell seems a very humble and kind man.

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely!

[@guillermoalbertoespinozade4597]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely, more to come!

[@larbado9575]

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.

[@rankles9]

Great interview. David Russell is such a gift.

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely Rick!

[@josgeusens4637]

Excellent information for any guitar player. Thanks.

[@galleryofguitar]

Glad it was helpful Jos!

[@gberndt4music]

He even makes scales sound awesome!

[@clikyou]

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

[@Ayo.Ajisafe]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

A great inspiration to all!

[@bobh.9035]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely!

[@std882]

Excellent video. Love videos of practicing.

[@galleryofguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@phuocle7326]

oh my god. i love to hear David russel talk

[@galleryofguitar]

Yeah he is a great speaker and player.

[@Philrc]

why?

[@Philrc]

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

[@Philrc]

@@stddisclaimer8020 dunno. Why?

[@Philrc]

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

[@jpb5385]

This is awesome!

[@themusiccovenant]

Legendary guitarist

[@galleryofguitar]

Indeed!

[@rajonetwo4254]

Very useful advice thank you

[@marcrummusic]

God, I love this video. Thanks for posting!

[@poucasnotas4349]

Amazing teaching and "host".

[@galleryofguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RattwitPurelife]

Good information. thank you very much.

[@Saitenfee]

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

[@theshapeexists]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely! 👍

[@user-eb8mi3xi5f]

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

[@levonhovhannisyan1877]

This is just a gem!!! Thank you!

[@galleryofguitar]

My pleasure Levon. 😊

[@estebanquinones5918]

Practice makes permanent so practice well practice good practice safe.

[@galleryofguitar]

Exactly!

[@edenic7328]

Thank you sir David...

[@mockiii]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

Excellent, glad to hear it. 👍

[@mariuslundsteen6917]

A very excellent guitarist

[@galleryofguitar]

Indeed he is!

[@noni450]

Omg !!! The best interview ever !!!

[@cathschofield674]

Brilliant

[@drdavid62]

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

[@nipundeshpandecomposer]

Thanks for sharing 🎶🙏🏾

[@galleryofguitar]

My pleasure. 😀

[@chestercampbell1249]

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!

[@carlosalbertorodriguesdefr1782]

Parabéns isso é uma pérola .

[@kevinmaillet4712]

Excellent advice!!!!!!!!

[@galleryofguitar]

Glad it helped Kevin.

[@edseloliveira]

That’s outstanding!

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely!

[@throsturthorbjornsson3278]

Beautiful.

[@galleryofguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it Throstur. 🎶

[@marctucciaronemusic7738]

What an incredible person ! So humble

[@galleryofguitar]

A legend! 🙏

[@banjalien]

Absolutely marvelous talk and sharing here. Very captivating.

[@galleryofguitar]

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

[@johnclark1925]

Wow… inspiring

[@galleryofguitar]

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

[@Garyplayer7]

David is a real Master!

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely. :-)

[@bennvoce750]

wow, excellent advice there!

[@galleryofguitar]

For sure! Thanks for watching Benn.

[@segovianity]

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.

[@ndotl]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely. 😀

[@carld2796]

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]

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

[@howardroark4227]

Legend

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely! 👍

[@newyork1401]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

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

[@celebrationduo296]

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]

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

[@steveb9325]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

Indeed it is!

[@KnowThyself619]

Eureka!!! The pattern is complete!!

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely!

[@amigosXcorrespondenc]

Lets go :)

[@sergius28]

🎼👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@galleryofguitar]

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

[@RicardoHernandez-nd5pp]

¿Por qué no habla en español?

[@galleryofguitar]

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]

Porque son dos escoces....en Escocia.

[@senjinomukae8991]

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

[@laamaa6064]

He only has one hand ..

[@kevinmaillet4712]

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

[@blossomsquirrel]

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

[@ynschannel_]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

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

[@wongchinkong4505]

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.

[@galleryofguitar]

Indeed

[@terryjohinke8065]

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]

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.

[@dorcasbass5585]

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

[@razakza]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

Maybe historically but less so these days.

[@untipcubreton]

Advice worth thousands of pounds..

[@Jonny333ful]

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

[@galleryofguitar]

Ha ha!