March 6, 2024

America's Maestro Speaks: Jonathan Taylor Unveils His Musical Virtuosity

Are you a music enthusiast? Want to know what’s it like to be called America's Leading Classical Guitarist? In this exclusive interview, we delve into the extraordinary journey of America's Leading Classical Guitarist, Jonathan Taylor. From prestigious scholarships to transcribing musical masterpieces, Taylor shares his secrets and insights. Discover the art of translating compositions originally for other instruments to the guitar and learn how Taylor took his passion for music to unprecedented heights. Join me, Michael Herst, as we unravel the fascinating world of musical virtuosity! Welcome to One More Thing Before You Go

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Reviews from around the World

"America's Leading Classical Guitarist"
-Philadelphia Inquirer

“Taylor has brought a new aura of excitement to the concert stage. He is widely acclaimed by audiences, conductors and critics as one of the most fiery and charismatic guitarists of our time"
-Manila Bulletin/Philippines

" Larger-than-life" 
-Stereo Review 

"One of the best American guitarists, recitalist and teacher of today."
-Het Laaste Neiuws Brussels Belgium.

"A Master in his field"
-Barbados Advocate
 
A California native Mr. Taylor represented the United States as an American Cultural Specialist in South America and the Caribbean sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts (Arts America program)
 He has performed sold-out concerts for such luminaries as UN delegates American Ambassadors and foreign heads of State.

 During his formative years in the 1970s and 80sTaylor studied music at Chapman University on full Presidential scholarship and was head of the music department at the Newport Institute of the Arts in Southern California. He studied privately for years at the home of the great virtuoso Pepe Romero and was also was a private student of Frederick Noad whose PBS series was a staple
of American life. Noad was a founding member of the Guitar Foundation of America and authored the classic book "Solo Guitar Playing" "Jonathan Taylor has the will and ability to become a major musical figure… Read More