Amaranatha Ranatunga is the first Sri Lankan to lecture the Classical and Flamenco Guitar in an university and also the first Asian to developed a syllabus for Classical and Flamenco Guitar for four year BA degree (Bachelor of Performing Arts) & Master of Arts (MA) Degree Program for those guitar styles.
He is a Recording Artist, Author & Lecturer has been actively performing regularly throughout his guitar career. in 1964 he began studying with American classical guitarist Mervyn Sanders and Indrani Silva. In 1977 he studied with Flamenco Guitar from Mexican flamenco guitarist, Fredric Bruno.
In this episode, Amarantha shares his passions, motivations, influences, the importance of steady improvement on your instrument and his advice for life and music.
Show Notes
00:00 - Show Open & Intro
01:43 – Formative Years
04:47 – The Importance of Beginning Music Early
06:33 – Which Aspect of Your Career is Your Favorite
09:35 – Inspiration for Songs
11:50 – The Essence of Art
13:03 – Life in Sri Lanka
14:26 - Collaboration
16:40 - How Music Formulates & Structures A Child's Brain
21:27 - Changes in Music from the 60's to Today
23:39 - Maintaining Your Own Style
25:57 - Words of Wisdom
29:05 - Show Close
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