Ana Vidović: evaluation

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…What would you change in conservatory education for classical guitarists? I wouldn’t necessarily change anything. We have some great places in the States, wonderful guitar departments with great teachers, and many, many young students come from there. The guitar in the States is very strong, also in Europe. The only thing, it would be helpful for . . . Once you graduate, it’s difficult because you’re on your own. You have to find your way. At least for me, personally it was like that. I had to find ways to decide what I’m going to do, either have a teaching career or performing career. It would be nice to have a little bit of help that way after you graduate. Also, another thing that is important is that, in a conservatory setting, we don’t learn so much about what needs to be done in a live performing setting — how to deal with your nerves, how to relax. All those things are important. I think we don’t talk as much about that in a conservatory setting. Then again, when you graduate, you’re on your own, so you have to learn from your own mistakes. That would be helpful for every young student that would like to pursue a performance career. Other than your father, who’s your favorite electric guitarist?…

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