MusicRadar | 5 years ago
We've spent 2019 searching for the best amateur acoustic players on earth. Hundreds of entry videos were submitted, before standout performances were sent to our star judges for whittling down to a stellar final three and a final play-off at the UK Guitar Show.
Alan Shikoh is a classically-trained guitarist based in the US. He says he was inspired at age 12 by the virtuosity and personality of Roland Dyens and there’s something of that jazz-minded classical technique in Alan’s own playing.
“It’s certainly an honour,” said Alan of making the final. “And very encouraging to have your work formally recognised, of course. But even more meaningful to me is simply that others have taken the time to thoughtfully listen and give attention to my music and playing, which is not so easy in today’s climate!”
