The latest issue of Fingerstyle Guitar Journal features a 7-page interview with our director and founder, Emre Sabuncuoglu, along with the score of one of his latest arrangements, El Paño Moruno by Falla. It is one of the most extensive and personal interviews to date with Dr. Emre.
Here are some of the highlights from the interview:
- Thoughts on his ‘relaxed’ technique
- Development of LAGA, how it works
- Thoughts on arranging/transcribing large amounts of music for the guitar
- His upbringing in Ankara, Turkey and its influences on his career
- His mathematics background
- Folk music of Turkey and its influence on him
- His early academic life, teachers and mentors
- His doctoral studies at USC, professors and influences
- Advice on refining practice routine
- Current project and why it had been on hold for over 10 years
- Thoughts on flamenco studies
- Performance vs. recording career
… and more.
To read the full interview, please purchase a copy on their website: www.fingerstylejournal.com
