Late bloomers in contmporary classical/flamenco

[mirv]

Classical guitar / flamenco music seems to me to be a skill that demands intense dedication and rigorous training. And it seems by numerous bios I've read, one must start at a youthful age in order to become really good. Do you know of anyone that has achieved some commercial (and critical ) success who had started playing around 30+ years of age? I am very curious about this .

[edwardcav]

Hmm not really, but if it makes any difference, my guitar teacher (one of them) learned when he was about 21, and now he is about 35-40 and he is an amazingly talented classical/flamenco guitarist whome I have a lot of respect for as a musician and a person.

But having said that, it wasn't easy for him. He spent countless hours practicing, as well as numerous music courses at universities/conservatoriums for this time.

Stick with your guns, it will pay off. It's all or nothing, but having said that, don' try to be the best as soon as you can.

[mirv]

Well, I am not entirely delusional in my expectations. I 'll try to be dedicated but not too delusional. :wink:

[Jonny Hotnuts]

I would be willing to bet that all the people you read bios on did not have asperations of commercial success as a reason for playing classical guitar.

I have played for many years and while commercial success would be nice, the simple fact is that if I were paid a minium wage for all the hours of practice I have poured into playing I would surely be a millionare by now.

Sort of makes you ask yourself what would be the point of throwing so much of your life into something with so little chance of having commercial success.


Must be something else!

:wink: