My First Q&A | Alexandra Whittingham

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3 жыл бұрын

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Questions:
1) Where are you from? - 01:15
2) How old are you? - 01:27
3) When did you start with music? - 01:42
4) Do you play any other instruments? - 01:55
5) What do first classical guitar lessons look like? What do teachers look for? - 02:37
6) What is a hobby that you have time for outside of playing guitar? - 03:59
7) What is the most difficult piece you've ever played and why? - 04:37
8) What are your memorisation stratagies? - 06:00
9) How do you keep motivated during the pandemic? - 06:55
10) How do you play with feelings? Does that come after you master the technique? - 08:52
11) What would you say to somebody who feels unmotivated studying the guitar? - 9:57
12) How tall are you? - 11:21
13) If you could change one thing about the music world, what would it be? - 11:33
14) What motivates you to keep going in music even when it's hard? - 12:19
15) Tips for boosting ones presence on KZfaq? - 13:18
16) If you could learn any other instrument, what would it be? - 4:17
17) Which guitar do you use? - 14:44
18) Ponce or Tedesco? - 14:52
19) What pieces are you currently working on? - 15:01
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@josephhenry4725 2 жыл бұрын

Picked up my guitar again and started to go through my (50 years) collection of music. Not practicing .....discovering . You did it, thanks.

@LucSQ 3 жыл бұрын

The guitarists wanting to play cello is sooo true!

@braydonkolton292 3 жыл бұрын

I know it's quite randomly asking but does anyone know of a good website to stream newly released tv shows online ?

@glengunther5869 3 жыл бұрын

At 73 and 5'6" I'm a little older and shorter...but you are wonderfully mature and motivational Alexandra. It's so wonderful to hear you share yourself with us in this Q&A and what an inspiration and joy to hear you playing. Beautifully done always...Thank You.

@YuxinZhou13 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you play electric guitar~ (although I love to see you play any guitar.)

@DickO929 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this Q & A. I especially appreciated your honesty about struggling with sadness and motivation at times during the pandemic. One reason why I started watching your performance videos is the the excellent staging and videography in addition to your inspired playing.

@yachtsupdoc480 Жыл бұрын

You have a great down to earth feeling on your channel.. mostnof the other classical channels are more about demonstrating how good they are rather than encouraging us to become as good as we can. Well done.

@nickrobinson2023 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts entirely. She's down to earth, which is not the case of many who feel superior and therefore do not get across to their audience and students.

@andyginterblues2961 3 жыл бұрын

What you said about NOT trying to memorize- I am of the same mind. I gave that up in childhood, and I still can go back and perform most of what I taught myself decades ago. Thank you for this interview!

@briantyhy4880 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your success as a guitarist. So young 23 and making a living playing guitar. thanks for sharing -27c tonight in the yukon. cheers.

@tmfos 3 жыл бұрын

As a fellow Manc, I’m so glad you mentioned United not City! Great Q&A session, you have a natural manner that communicates your love of the music you play. An added dimension to your wonderful playing! Thank you 😊

@user-zd5yg1zj1v 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alexandra for your sincere answers 👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.

@shiroumxm2052 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente. Charlar un rato con una gran Guitarrista! Greetings from México 🇲🇽

@user-vg4fd4gb1o 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a long time fan and I really enjoyed your first Q & A! Congratulations on your debut album, and I can’t wait to hear it in just two days! ❤️ 👏

@Bob13Blues 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your insights on playing music. I really enjoyed listening to your thoughts on practice, motivation, and learning.

@dondurbin2823 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It’s fun to see your personality. You’ve done much with so few years. Well done.

@nickrobinson2023 Жыл бұрын

The whole session felt so natural, just like chatting to a friend in a café. Thanks for sharing. I love your music and admire your gifted playing. All the best.

@michaelennis5090 Жыл бұрын

The advice here can be useful to all aspiring musicians, not just guitar

@matthewberry3155 2 жыл бұрын

Such a pleasure listening to you Q&A. I find it very refreshing to listen to somebody who has something to say.

@carlossmith4927 3 жыл бұрын

Alexandra, this is not a question and the session has already concluded but I want to tell you that last year when my first granddaughter was only about three months old I would play your performances for her and she was literally enthralled, paying close attention time after time to your beautiful everything! You will probably have transcendence beyond your imagination. Thank you so much and take care of yourself, we look forward to listening to you as much as you can produce. Lovely voice, by the way. God bless.

@michael5089 Жыл бұрын

Lovely Carlos!!!💜💜🤗🤗

@strumbadstroller7350 3 жыл бұрын

I love listening to you play. I had classical guitar lessons as a child & still play a bit now. You WOW me. your technical ability is incredible & lovely to see that you seem pretty grounded, whereas someone with you're ability could easily become aloof. So looking forward to coming to see you in concert as soon as possible.

@vascomagalhaes8874 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this video. You're incredible! I really like to see you playing

@michaeldupont7530 3 жыл бұрын

You will start to count years again when you'll be approaching your 40's ;). I like videos when artists are talking... About their career, instruments techniques, music theory,... Everything related to music so if you make them I'll watch them. Thanks and hello from Belgium.

@chilfactr 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Q&A with us; love from West Virginia!

@jimdoner3443 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this video I could listen to you often in videos like this, relaxed, on topic, and genuine/humble. You are very well suited to these and I'm sure well received.Thank you for putting in the time and effort. Hello from Traverse City Michigan U.S.A. I love guitar 6strings ,12 srings accoustics electrics and I'm learning repair.

@BuffiloJim 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, certainly that can't be easy and appreciate the lovely music you share.

@oomajeevrikhen9636 3 жыл бұрын

That was interesting!✨ ...Awaiting Part 2 🙂

@luismiguelrodriguez1080 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alexandra, I enjoyed this video. You have motivated me to practice with my guitar. Continues with your wonderful wotk. Greetings from Puebla, Mexico.

@davemmar 2 жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed getting to know you from this Q&A. You are an inspiration and a wonderful talent. Thank you for this insight into your heart. Your answers reflect your on screen personality which makes you genuine and a joy to know and hear.

@mariomorgado6166 3 жыл бұрын

Felicidades por cultivar tú talento día con día, a kiss from México city.

@pgrieger 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the video and honesty. You always remain natural and bubbly. I broke both of my thumbs and joint ligaments, so I cannot play anymore and love to listen to your playing mucho mucho... Cello is my other love for strings as well.

@jesusespinosaenriquez2654 3 жыл бұрын

I was really waiting for this video. Thanks for the inspiring answers. Saludos desde Mexico...

@joshjams1978 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Here in my small Arts College in Northern Quebec, you are quite the inspiration! Can't wait to listen to your album. Hope to hear you play some more Barrios soon!

@theisleofwright Жыл бұрын

What a lovely down to earth human being! Such a pleasure listening and learning ...

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats alexandra for showing us your art in your videos, your amazing interpretatión and clean playing. a kiss from Ávila (Spain)

@markr1550 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I enjoyed learning about you, and your perspectives on music were insightful. Also, your humility is refreshing, especially considering your exceptional talent. I just recently found your videos, and will be waiting for more. Would love to see you perform in the US someday.

@davidherringgo 3 жыл бұрын

Cool thanks for doing this.

@elbrianoboesito9632 Жыл бұрын

Well done!!!

@basmasayah5765 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@VentoRacing1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks that was a great think to watch. Nice to hear that someone else is struggling with motivation right now....

@rubendiazguitar Жыл бұрын

You are amazing!

@johngaglione4076 Жыл бұрын

Every part of the Ricondi Introduction and Caprice challenges technique and memory. Mastering it is an impressive accomplishment. Also, after 68 years on the planet I've learned that we are capable of far more than we ever imagined. So glad I found your channel. Keep them coming, please!

@HarryVerey 2 жыл бұрын

Very engaging vid!

@martintangora7324 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You're very good at this.

@stefbaxter 6 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thank you...this is inspiring.

@stefbaxter 6 ай бұрын

P.s, please release another cd this year too. It will be a joy.

@nmonye01 2 жыл бұрын

Wise beyond your years. Very thoughtful answers. Definitely become a fan of your musicality...great work.

@filipebarboza2214 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, i'd like to see more content like that!

@BenDiamondGuitarist 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for answering my question! really means a lot :)

@l8sk8r86 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for sharing this part of yourself in this video, it’s a real joy to learn more about you, and having been a fan of your videos for several years, it’s a truly unique and special honor to watch this more personal side of your artistry! I would love to ask a question re. artistic interpretation if given the chance in another Q&A!

@woodmelui326 Жыл бұрын

I could feel the sincere of her, she’s trying the best to explain the questions, just like her play😁

@gregorymartinez846 3 жыл бұрын

Great!!💖

@pedroz2010 3 жыл бұрын

Regards from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. I love to watch your presentations

@circycle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your answer about not feeling motivated or feeling guilty for not practicing during covid. That was very poignant for me and hopefully for others here. I do practice as much as I can now because I have to and I want to meet all of my enormous goals. I love your playing and appreciate your videos btw. Thank you so much. Peace and love

@imatt6119 3 жыл бұрын

Found that very interesting - thank you.

@valuuuu 3 жыл бұрын

Hola Alexandra. Estoy súper emocionada con este video, lo espero con ansias 🤭❤️ Saludos desde Argentina! 🇦🇷

@ulissesfernandestomazela 3 жыл бұрын

The best! Hi from Brazil ✌🏻

@elbrianoboesito9632 Жыл бұрын

So much talent.

@kylemaccloud8565 8 ай бұрын

I recently realized a guitar is very much like a phone, and a fancy one at that. Now meditating on the potential for long distance communication through time and space. Lovely music, keep up the great work!

@Vihvkhbbibuhbizg 3 жыл бұрын

best motivational speech ever 😀

@patrickdunavan9113 3 жыл бұрын

Of course, we'd like to see more of this type of Q&A video...mainly because we just enjoy being with you..even if it is just video. And your playing on videos is inspirational to an old codger such as myself to pick up my guitar and to keep trying. Your Q&A videos are very helpful and informative, and brings us closer to the front row seats away from the high balcony. Your Q&A sessions are more on a personal basis, even though it is evident that you still open up and show your very soul to us mere mortals when your talented fingers grace the strings and fretboard and bring heaven a little closer to us all. Now, how's that for a compliment? But a sincere one. Someday when things are back to "normal" and you can travel to perform concerts, I may be so lucky as to snare one of those distant back seats, lean back in my chair, and listen to a dream.Thank you from Texas!

@elbrianoboesito9632 Жыл бұрын

Your playing is Amazing

@elenaroldanpizzi1671 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comments. It costs me a bit to follow you, but after few minutes I 'm into it. You are a very desterous person performing wonderful plays. Good vibrations

@ericlamont1302 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 for your sharing

@danielpalmer643 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I hadn't missed this. Finally rang the bell thingy. If there are more, I can think of several questions for you.

@CJGM2208 3 жыл бұрын

I just live to see and hear you playing, love your music!! Young, beutiful and very talented!! Greeting from México

@tonyclarke7162 3 жыл бұрын

Your Q&A was very interesting thank you

@nicolasdussart6173 2 жыл бұрын

Au plaisir de vous entendre Alexandra Whittingham, jouer "introduction & caprice de Giulio Regondi",merci pour votre partage.& tout bien à vous.

@marko9912 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexandra, just pausing where you're talking about motivation during the pandemic. I think for anyone who's interested in guitar it's a great way to keep yourself occupied and free of any downers. If anything it gives me more motivation to learn new pieces because I have all this extra time at home which I'd never get otherwise, we have to make the most of it. It's a great sense of achievement learning a new piece which gives you a lift if you're feeling down and also motivation to keep learning more. I've been learning Yenne Lee's Autumn Leaves for the past couple of months, parts of which were as you say mind blowingly difficult but I've got there now. I've had the scores for a couple of years but as it seemed so difficult I kept putting it aside while I learned something else, but now with lockdown I have all the time to get it done. Sometimes it's hard to believe you can now play this piece that used to be a pipe dream. Standchen was completed before this, and now Autumn Leaves I can play too, crazy!

@AlanKRiley 3 жыл бұрын

Motivation yes... stay well, Alex

@adrianmarcelocanepa8252 3 жыл бұрын

Saludos !! Desde Argentina !! ❤️

@sofiiicornejo7234 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for thiss✨

@jnothstine 2 жыл бұрын

You inspire me to practice and learn more on my guitar. I have been playing for 4 months on my Yamaha classical guitar that i bought at a garage sale

@johnsimms3957 3 жыл бұрын

I love these Q&A videos. Here's a couple more questions for the futures one. Have you thought about playing the lute? And also are or were your parents musical?

@jimklyman9602 3 жыл бұрын

Lute would be interesting - analogy Lute would be kind of the Recorder in the flute world, a very mellow sweet sound.

@priscillasifuentes3386 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your responses!

@brucelockwood4701 3 жыл бұрын

Really, really like the Q & A videos! Do more! My question is: approximately how often will you be uploading guitar performance videos to You Tube for 2021?

@franksabatino7576 3 жыл бұрын

First, thanks again Alexandra for the enchanting recording of Ralph Towner's Green and Golden. It was surprising to say the least to hear that you played rugby! My notions about classical guitarists are clearly too narrow. And thanks for your candor about feeling like doing nothing at times during the pandemic. You're not alone there.

@scatdaddy3790 Жыл бұрын

Great advice and insight. So true about balancing technique and theory. I used to think that if I had incredible technique that everything else would be easy but it’s not that simple lol.

@choochoochooseyou 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible talent. Very beautiful x

@resuscitationpicture 2 жыл бұрын

You are so authentic, natural... human. May be you have some more clicks, because many people are "listening" with their eyes. Well, it's the message that counts. Go on with what you are doing. love and passion

@michaelwesterland1853 3 жыл бұрын

Hiya Alexandra, just joined the chat to say hello, love so much how it's going today and for your answers, 😘 for you!

@Mrbumbons1 2 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@AysanTohidi 3 жыл бұрын

You're amazing 💟

@guidoaiazzi5358 3 жыл бұрын

Grande Alexandra! Un saluto dall'Italia!!

@richardwilliams3031 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to know a little more of you and your life

@marcoantoniov7u776 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias por este video :))))

@fabricioorrego5783 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, really, for taking the time to answering our questions, be well and cheers from Canada!

@user-qm7nw7vd5s 3 ай бұрын

I would never have guessed you were from Manchester. Sounds so Irish!

@jamesmcclain5005 2 жыл бұрын

I loved your presentation, thanks for this small glimpse into your personal life. You are so charming and beautiful, much success to you.

@jimdoner3443 3 жыл бұрын

Show us all your gear and how you clean & maintain it in your part of the world. I'd love to see a video short on your town and what you do, coffee house, theater,church,school ,shop,etc.

@Mennito.31 2 жыл бұрын

I liked the straightforward way you answered the questions. I am also curious to know which questions were left in the unanswered basket. :-)

@dustyjukebox7707 Жыл бұрын

You're a very nice young lady.. Your style of playing is all you, more well developed each year.

@ekramhasan1907 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@lawrenceabeyta3808 3 жыл бұрын

As a new fan, it is great to learn a little about you; good video. Which guitarist is your motivation, admiration? I’ve had the privilege of listening to John Williams several times and have met him back stage; I greatly admire him. I studied under the talented Michael Chapdelaine.

@noelpineiro2846 Жыл бұрын

Mi Diosa....Alexandra, eres mi luz.. Te amo...!!!💘💘💘💘

@mikeyjoechicago5818 3 жыл бұрын

Spectacular presentation is always preceded by unspectacular preperation.

@billinrio 3 жыл бұрын

"preparation" Mikey; or is that how you pronounce it in Chicago?

@jimklyman9602 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I can kind of see what you mean about some of those (Regondi) sections being tough! It is hard enough to try and watch the fingering (speed) - let alone realize the player has to keep consistent even note duration and finger placement.