What a virtuoso! Michael Paouris from Athens embodies the alternate picking technique, which he has mastered to perfection, technically surpassing almost anyone who has ever picked up a plectrum. His music moves between classical and Greek folk music. He plays both the bouzouki and guitar and has written 2,600 compositions. In addition to being named Greece's most important artist (Academy of Athens), he has won countless awards for his indescribable virtuosity. Al Di Meola calls him a genius. Their collaboration is documented on YouTube. In our guest lesson and the fascinating interview, Michael reveals himself as a humble, very nice person who knows exactly what he's doing and what he's capable of, and who communicates it very well. Benefit from the master of the alternate picking, Michael Paouris!
Level
Medium
Lessons
11 Lessons | min
Lesson 1Introduction
Duration: min
Let me introduce you to the topics covered in the course "Michael Paouris – Lesson & Interview".
Lesson 2Peter explains Michael's Lick No. 1
Duration: min
Michael personally demonstrates all the licks in video no. 11.
Lesson 3Peter explains Michael's Lick No. 2
Duration: min
Michael personally demonstrates all the licks in video no. 11.
Lesson 4Peter explains Michael's Lick No. 3
Duration: min
Michael personally demonstrates all the licks in video no. 11.
Lesson 5Peter explains Michael's Lick No. 4
Duration: min
Michael personally demonstrates all the licks in video no. 11.
Lesson 6Interview Pt 1: On Talent and Technique
Duration: min
Why Michael could already play sixteenth notes at the tempo of 280 when he was nine years old.
Lesson 7Interview Pt 2: Michael talks about the exercises
Duration: min
Here you'll learn how to best benefit from his exercises.
Lesson 8Michael explains his technique in detail
Duration: min
How does Michael hold his pick? How exactly does he hit the strings? What distinguishes the guitar from the bouzouki?
Lesson 9On Michael's collaboration with Al Di Meola
Duration: min
Al Di Meola is a master of rhythm, and Michael emphasizes this here.
Lesson 10Michael picks every note
Duration: min
When asked if he uses common guitar techniques like hammer-on, pull-off, and slide, Michael answers "no".
Lesson 11Exercises Original Video
Duration: min
Here you can see all four of Michael's exercises, demonstrated by the master himself.
