1. Watch the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeFGynDak3g&list=RDOeFGynDak3g#t=1205 and summarize it (as a set of bullet points).
2. Answer the following questions:
3. Explain the following words and phrases:
NOUNS
craft -
pace -
angle -
improvement -
exposure to sth -
gig -
guidelines -
ADJECTIVES
pushy -
driving (force) -
(a) blank (piece of paper) -
VERBS/ PHRASES
to imitate sb by ear -
to figure sth out -
to be entirely comfortable -
to master the technique -
to take sth down -
sit on -
to start from scratch -
to rethink sth -
to stand still -
to achieve sth -
to push the edge -
to establish the audience -
to miss sth out -
to elevate -
to diminish sth -
to twist sth around -
2. Answer the following questions:
a) When did David start playing the violin? How old was he?
b) What are the names of schools he graduated from?
c) Why is David tempting to change the definition of classical music?
d) What does the interviewer mean by saying "He is creating his own genre"?
e) How did David start his adventure with the violin?
f) Who were his violin teachers? How have they influenced his playing?
g) Why is technique so crucial according to David?
h) Why is pressure necessary while playing the instrument?
i) How old was he when he started playing his own music?
j) Why is it better to listen to real vocalists instead of instruments?
k) What is David`s style? What types of school are noticeable in his music?
l) What was his commitment at the beginning of his career? What were other people`s expectations he had to meet?
m) Is there always only one perfect way of performance? Why? Why not?
n) What does Garrett mean by saying "Never sit on what you have achieved"?
o) What are his parents like?
p) Why is it crucial to establish the audience?
q) What is his tactics to encourage people to listen to classical music? What does he do at the concerts? IDoes it work?
r) Why is it essential to listen to classical music?
s) What is adventurous for David?
t) When is it easier to write music?
u) What does David advise young musicians? How to find one`s own style?
NOUNS
craft -
pace -
angle -
improvement -
exposure to sth -
gig -
guidelines -
ADJECTIVES
pushy -
driving (force) -
(a) blank (piece of paper) -
VERBS/ PHRASES
to imitate sb by ear -
to figure sth out -
to be entirely comfortable -
to master the technique -
to take sth down -
sit on -
to start from scratch -
to rethink sth -
to stand still -
to achieve sth -
to push the edge -
to establish the audience -
to miss sth out -
to elevate -
to diminish sth -
to twist sth around -
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| source: https://livestream.com/livestreamsessions/DavidGarrett/videos/1381635 |
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