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Voices on the Advanced Guitar Book
The following feedback comes from public comments and personal messages sent by musicians from around the world.
They show how this material inspires, builds bridges between cultures, and opens up new perspectives.
Didactic Depth & Clarity
“Wonderfully explained, inspiring, and full of valuable lessons – a true treasure.”
“A rare find: someone with this kind of depth – and the ability to convey it clearly. Pure gold.”
“Outstanding material – explained in detail. The videos motivate me to practice.”
“The first lesson I’ve ever seen that explores tone and pick technique with such depth – truly unique.”
“Complex content, delivered in a way that makes it understandable.”
“To find someone who can teach this kind of knowledge at this level – that’s a goldmine.”
Intercultural Depth & Musical Breadth
“I’ve been looking for this for a long time – no one explains the maqam system this clearly and accessibly. Your work is unique and invaluable.”
“Your understanding of Turkish scales is the best I’ve ever heard in the English-speaking world – outstanding work!”
“The way you play microtones on the guitar – impressive, subtle, beautiful. I thought that was only possible on fretless instruments.”
“A treasure for anyone seriously exploring Indian classical music on the guitar.”
“These are the windows through which I’ve glimpsed most deeply into the promised land of microtonal maqam knowledge.”
“Thank you for creating this. We need more people who think about music beyond cultural boundaries.”
“You can immediately feel the depth of your knowledge.”
“The material is extensive, well-structured, and of tremendous musical value.”
Sound, Expression & Artistic Vision
“Your playing is unmistakable – with a beautifully expressive tone.”
“Your intonation is fantastic, and you convey the maqams with emotional and musical clarity – which, in the end, is what music is really about.”
“You’ve shown me how versatile the guitar can be – thank you for these inspiring concepts.”
“The material opens up many new doors and possibilities.”
“Fascinating. Enriching. Exciting.”