In this conversation, world-renowned Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz Villegas and I explore what it truly means to perform for everyday real people in the real world, not just for musicians or concert hall-goers. We talk about understanding your audience, finding purpose as a performer, and developing the discipline to grow while still being present and enjoying performances.

At the heart of it all is a simple truth: emotion and impact matter more than the level of a piece or virtuosity of a performer, and that’s what beautiful music is really about.

Pablo also shares the strategies that work for him when it comes to regular practice and concert preparation, even amidst a busy touring schedule.

“It’s safe to call him the global ambassador of Spanish Guitar” - Billboard

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Guitarist Johannes Linstead — Obsession, Resilience, and Reinvention

In this episode, I talk with renowned guitarist Johannes Linstead, known for his fiery blend of Spanish and Latin guitar and his chart-topping albums. Johannes shares how he overcame Focal Dystonia (hand condition), how he pivoted to rebuild his playing, and why being “obsessed” with your instrument can be the secret ingredient to mastery.

We also dive into the business side of being an artist, with sage advice for guitarists and musicians looking to turn their passion into a sustainable life long career.

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More practice doesn’t always mean better results.

One of the most common mistakes musicians—and even seasoned performers—make is prioritizing quantity over quality.

This month on The Spanish Guitar Mastermind, I’m joined by Laido Dittmar: world-class circus artist/juggler and author of The Art of Practice. Laido shares his journey from frustrated student, spending 8–10 hours a day with minimal results, to achieving significant progress in a fraction of that time, and eventually becoming a renowned record breaking juggler.

Today, he helps artists, athletes, and performers double their growth by redesigning how they practice.

If you’re ready to practice smarter and get more out of every session, don’t miss this episode.

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🔗 Laido Dittmar: The Art Of Practice

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