On Saturday October 10th, French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan brings his highly-acclaimed guitar masterclass back to the USA at Bright Space @Somm Space in south Austin, Texas. This 6-hour, all-day seminar is dedicated to the acoustic guitar and open to any guitarist who has already attained a competent technical level - from amateur to semi-pro, or professional - playing any style from a variety of musical horizons. This rare opportunity is limited to a maximum of 15 students. Bensusan will be looking after each student’s progression throughout the day.
The focus will be study of the acoustic steel string guitar in Fingerstyle method, illustrated by techniques, excerpts from some of Pierre's compositions, and pieces suggested by students. Bensusan says: "The aim being to recognize the means and identify of what we wish to play, with the goal of bringing together technique, intuition, performance, integrity, and pleasure. While I play exclusively in DADGAD tuning, it is for ALL guitarists, whatever the tuning they use."
A detailed course description is available to read on the Ticket Ordering page here. Registration to reserve a spot is $160 paid in advance at: https://www.pierrebensusan.com/shop/tickets/bright-space-somm-space-austin-one-day-guitar-mastery-clinic/
About Pierre Bensusan:
French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. Winner of the Independent Music Award for his triple live album “Encore”, voted Best World Music Guitarist by Guitar Player Magazine readers’ Poll, winner of the Rose d’Or at the Montreux Festival for his debut album, Pierre is recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of the 21st century.
James Volpe Rotondi (Editor, Guitar Player Magazine) writes:
“For me, so total is his mastery of the solo instrument, his dazzling harmony, his many innovations, and his deft command of counterpoint, the jazz idiom, folk expression, and all genres between and beyond, an entire history unfolds as Pierre Bensusan plays. But really, the emotional depth – and this is where true artistry often likes to live – of many of his songs and compositions is all, well, breathtaking. With only his steel-string-acoustic guitar – and sometimes his rich, affecting voice – Mr Bensusan can disassemble your heart and hand it back to you restored and renewed as he did to mine tonight. A true giant.
Watch a performance of his composition "Fils de la Rose" at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9aEE9AKv2Y
Much more in his Biography at: https://www.pierrebensusan.com/about/
Location: Bright Space @Somm Space – 2579 Western Trails Blvd, ste 240, AUSTIN, TX 78745(in South Austin in the Westgate neighborhood near the Central Market)
Map: https://www.sommspaceatx.com/about
Phone: 512-924-8737
As well, on Thursday October 8th, Bensusan is Performing In Concert at "The 04 Center" in Austin. Tickets & Details at: https://www.prekindle.com/event/74336-pierre-bensusan-austin