Calling classical guitarist

[Antigone]

Any body on here from san diego California

[Clement]

I am.

[Pepe Vergara]

Does Orange County count?

[dbeau]

150 miles due west - but that is in no where land, so I take lessons and visit SD often to find what isn't available here. Welcome

[ARJR]

Hello Antigone,

I live here in san diego, whats up?

Angelo

[rquinones27]

in Rancho del Rey (Chula Vista) specifically. Where are you at?

[Antigone]

Whats up fellow musicains and san diegans
So any ways i was wondering who you guys study with
where you go to school id like to meet some cool classical guitarist to
jam with my names zack by the way i go to grossmont college
and my teacher is fred bennedtti cheers to you all ! oh im from la mesa

[ARJR]

Hey Zack

Fred Benedetti is a great teacher, did you know he was one of the finalists at the 1986 Segovia Master class at USC :shock: He is the top player here in San Diego right behind Pepe Romero of course!!!!

I just graduated last june from UCSD in music and I studied with Colin McAlister who is a contemporary guitarist and Randy Pile who has been a lifelong student of Pepe Romero, who has occasionally toured with the Romeros in the past!!

I live in Pacific Beach and if you want to work on duets, its a great way to learn how to sight read and to learn how to play with someone else.

Angelo

[Pepe Vergara]

Did you check with Pepe Romero? He is an excellent teacher. Also, in Escondido, Jose Oribe lives and he knows lots of players that can teach.

[Clement]

There is also Kristine (pronounced Kristina) Romero, Pepe's ex-wife. She was married to him for 25 years and is also a great teacher. She lives in Encinitas last I recall.

With San Diego being the home of the Romeros and so many other teachers and students here...I wonder why there is no classical guitar society???

[ARJR]

I have been living here for over 3 years and I've always wondered that myself :?
There are many classical guitarists here with big names its unfortunate that we don't have a guitar society. I am a member of the Orange County Guitar circle but I dont like driving up there all the time when we have to meet :(

[BigMac5]

I also live in Chula Vista. I have been studying with Robert Wetzel for 6 months now. Robert Wetzel and Fred Bennedtti Have recorder several CD's together. Check it out here- http://www.odeumguitarduo.com


Is anybody here going to the Pepe Romero concert Jan 22 in Long Beach. I just bought tickets after getting this E-mail.“I am very excited to be premiering the Concierto a Celedonio composed for me and dedicated to my father, Celedonio Romero by Maestro Enrique Diemecke. Please come and join the Long Beach Symphony, Maestro Diemecke and me on this momentous occasion. I will also be performing the famed Concierto de Aranjuez by the great Spanish composer, Joaquin Rodrigo.” Saturday, January 22, 2005 Terrace Theater Long Beach Performing Arts Center Long Beach California Tickets and information: http://www.lbso.org/Sea_Clas_Beauty.html www.peperomero.com

[Antigone]

Yeah dude i love to jam out some classical duets thanks for the help that
would be great .Randy piles the **** i hear My friend kice studied with him.
Also robert wetzel sorry about my spelling is also a great player
wow you guys must all shred cool to see so many classical guitarist eager to help each
other out Drop me a line guys if you wanna shred or whatever zaumshreds@yahoo.com
or pm me

[Pepe Vergara]

I have been living here for over 3 years and I've always wondered that myself :?
There are many classical guitarists here with big names its unfortunate that we don't have a guitar society. I am a member of the Orange County Guitar circle but I dont like driving up there all the time when we have to meet :(

GET STARTED THEN!!! Maybe the excellent guitarrists are not the best organizer, or do not care or need to socialize. They may be above the crowd. Then you can get it started. I am sure no matter who organizes, Pepe Romero will be first to show up. So you can use that to give a big booster to the SAN DIEGO GUITAR CIRCLE. Good luck in your endevor, or not?

[ARJR]

GET STARTED THEN!!! Maybe the excellent guitarrists are not the best organizer, or do not care or need to socialize. They may be above the crowd. Then you can get it started. I am sure no matter who organizes, Pepe Romero will be first to show up. So you can use that to give a big booster to the SAN DIEGO GUITAR CIRCLE. Good luck in your endevor, or not?

Thanks for the advice Pepe, it is definately a consideration to start something like this. And I'm sure Pepe Romero would be the first to show up. He's all over San Diego :P and hes just a down to earth guy and one of my favorite performers as well.

Angelo

[Antigone]

I second that please do get one started that would be killer
If i can be any help drop me a line

[Pepe Vergara]

I am in OC, but I am willing to get down to Escondido and or Oceanside. Cn anyone contact Jose Oribe, I am sure he would open his house for the first meeting.

[Antigone]

No but i can contact fred bennedtti
Perhaps the rest of you guys with shredding teachers can do the same and see
what they all say

[Clement]

[quote]
And I'm sure Pepe Romero would be the first to show up. He's all over San Diego :P and hes just a down to earth guy and one of my favorite performers as well.

Angelo

I remember one time at a lesson with Kristine (his ex-wife) at her house on a Saturday morning...doorbell rings and Kristine says, "Oh..excuse me, that is Pepe coming to pick up Bernardo (their grandson)...would you like to meet him?". I was like "Uh...yea that would be great" trying to make it seem like my heart rate didn't just jump up to 200 BMP! :lol:

I didn't know what to expect but he came in and immediately walked over to introduce himself to me and started asking me questions about my name (different than my screen name) and where I was from (Egypt) and seemd so interested in someone who for the most part is comepletely insignificant to him...I was very impressed with his humility and graciousness and overall warmth.

Great person!

Clement

[Pepe Vergara]

Lo cortes no quita lo valiente.

[ARJR]

For the times I've met and seen Pepe perform and I have to say by far he is the most modest musician I know. He has so much passion even when it comes to playing a piece like Recuerdos, he'll play it like it was the first time....so much passion!!!!!

Imagine.......his passion, David Russells musicality and John Williams technique=THE ULTIMATE GUITARIST:shock:

Angelo

[nicco812]

How much does Kristine Romero charge for lessons and how does one reach her?

[Clement]

How much does Kristine Romero charge for lessons and how does one reach her?

Hi Nicco812,

Last communication I had with her was late in the summer and her rate was $40/hour. I was taking weekly one-hour lessons then later because of my work/family life, I cut down to one-hour lessons every two weeks. Her phone # is:

760-942-7883

Let me know how it goes if you contact her...

Clement

[Antigone]

What about this guitar society idea i think
its a great idea any of you guys wanna further this idea with me .

[jtran_95136]

Hi, My name is John Tran, lived in Oceanside, CA.
I had short time study with Celino Romero. I also attended Pepe Romero master class at USC in June 04. I almost bought the guitar from Pepe Romero Jr. made which Pepe Romero played on Wednesday night concert. I missed because the guy from German bought it. It sounds excellent, but my wife said NO.
--JT

[Jubilee Valence]

Congrats!--on the founding of the San Diego Guitar Circle. I grew up on the coast & travel back occasionally on business or my other interests, I'd luv to visit! I lived in Solana Beach in '78 & was the quintessential beach guitar/surfer/nomad...nicco812--is that restaurant still there on the sand, "Kracken" or something, I'll tell you guys the story of how I got(&lost) the "house gig" there-- :mrgreen: ...whew!... I still have my old "blanca" from then..Hasta Jubi

[Antigone]

Actually we havent started anything at all yet
I am very serious about this i think if anybody has any
ideas about this and or know anything about what they do in other
guitar society we should get one going for san diego

[Jubilee Valence]

Hey Zack! & all! Just a little "foresight" on my part to belay the confidence & energy evident in everyone's posts there in the county! You'll find that in a group setting, ideas & suggestions will pour out.Per your various profiles, you've got "brothers" with diverse backgrounds & experience levels to pool ideas with and it looks like there may be a class/board room to be had, as well as maybe a home or two for an initial get together.Pepe Vergara has a membership in the O.C. group & has offered his experiences regarding the structural aspects.That upcoming show in L.B. would present an opportunity for an initial meet as will another time slot after work & school hours.Somebody there local with a cell phone, machine or--a secretary--could organize your early steps;perhaps GSI could provide a usergroup page or thread to log your locations & contact infos in a semi-secure ,but public view,such as now...anyway,--Go for it!---Jubi p.s. if you guys decide on Pepe Romero's concert...somebody look at an x-tra seat & I'll check the surf reports(my company authorizes safaris)

[Antigone]

Thanks alot for your advice
Ok some im gonna try to get this **** started
heres my email zaumshreds@yahoo.com
if you have any ides or what not Ill talk to my teacher and see what he thinks
and if theres anyways he can help us get this started hopfully you guys can do the same thanks for your time