News:
27-02-2008:
Art of Tremolo
Ioannis Anastassakis (The Art of Rasguedo) eliminates the guesswork on how to practice and perform the tremolo technique. The book addresses over 70 different approaches and methods to practice the tremolo with unprecedented advice from some of the greatest classical and flamenco guitarists including: Andrés Segovia, John Williams, Sharon Isbin, Christopher Parkening, Pepe Romero, Scott Tennant, David Russell, Narciso Yepes, Stanley Yates, Stepan Rak, Juan Serrano, Manolo Sanlucar, Manolo Franco, José Antonio Rodriguez, Paco Serrano, and many more.
Characteristically, Anastassakis presents an exhaustive analysis of the different tremolo patterns: 4-note, 5-note, 5-note extended melody tremolo, 6-note tremolo, 8-note tremolo, and continuous extended tremolo. A comprehensive bibliography of classical and flamenco guitar pieces that utilize traditional and/or extended tremolo techniques is also included. Written in standard notation and tablature.
17-02-2008:
Ioannis Anastassakis added a new rib breaking track to his MySpace http://www.myspace.com/ioannisanastassakis , entitled "Astrochicken Victorious Attack" check it out before it pecks your eyes out!
25-01-2008:
IoannisAnastassakis posts a host of video. The video is taken from Ioannis' upcoming Instructional book/DVD 60 Tapping Licks for Contemporary Rock/Metal Guitar
published by Mel Bay Publications and distributed worldwide.
Tapping DVD Sample - Lick #63
14-05-2007:
Suspension Of Disbelief is now available from guitar9
30-04-2007:
Ioannis Anastassakis, Bob Katsionis and Wild Rose Angel Productions have started organizing a Greek Guitar Power CD compilation project! This will be a great way for young Greek guitarists to gain exposure by having their music introduced to what we hope will be thousands of people! All you need to do is submit your own original music, no covers! The style of the music will be "Instrumental Rock guitar Oriented" – meaning everything ranging from Electric Blues to Progressive Doom and beyond!!
However, please do notT submit Vocal tracks! This will be a purely Instrumental Compilation! (sounds right up my street...)
The best way to submit your original music for consideration would be the Internet - put everything together in a Zip file online and send an email with the download link! to Bob or Ioannis. Alternatively, they can provide a mailing address where you can send your promo pack. Make sure you include good quality MP3s of your songs apart from regular audio files! If you have a professional videoclip for your song this would be considered a plus! The deadline is late August 2007. Here's the Myspace for Greek Guitar Power: http://www.myspace.com/greekguitarpower
21-03-2007:
Ioannis Anastassakis releases he first video from his debut instrumental CD "Suspension Of Disbelief" The self titled track was produced and directed by Bob Katsionis.
Suspension Of Disbelief
25-02-2007:
Ioannis Anastassakis is on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/ioannisanastassakis
Pick and Fingers
Soloing - C natural minor
Soloing - D minor soloing
Sweeping - Various Licks
String Skipping
Tapping - Lick #1
String Skipping - Part 3
He has also completed his CD entitled "Suspension of Disbelief", which features Ioannis Anastassakis, Lead and Rhythm Guitars plus Bob Katsionis, Keyboards, Drums, programming and Production.
And some upcoming live shows in Europe.
Mar 28 2007 8:00P Frankfurt Musikmesse Frankfurt
Mar 29 2007 8:00P Frankfurt Musikmesse Frankfurt
Mar 30 2007 8:00P Frankfurt Musikmesse Frankfurt
Jul 18 2007 8:00P Volos Guitar Academy Volos
Jul 19 2007 8:00P Volos Guitar Academy Volos
Jul 20 2007 8:00P Volos Guitar Academy Volos
Jul 21 2007 8:00P Volos Guitar Academy Volos
Jul 23 2007 8:00P Skopelos International Guitar Festival Skopelos
Jul 24 2007 8:00P Skopelos International Guitar Festival Skopelos
Jul 25 2007 8:00P Skopelos International Guitar Festival Skopelos
Jul 29 2007 8:00P Symi International Music Festival Symi
Jul 30 2007 8:00P Symi International Music Festival Symi
Aug 1 2007 8:00P Porto Heli International Guitar Festival Porto Heli
Aug 2 2007 8:00P Porto Heli International Guitar Festival Porto Heli
Aug 3 2007 8:00P Porto Heli International Guitar Festival Porto Heli
Jan 5 2008 8:00P Volos International Electric Guitar Festival Volos
Jan 6 2008 8:00P Volos International Electric Guitar Festival
If you like Flamenco check out his YouTube flamenco videos
Background:
Ioannis Anastassakis started playing flamenco and contemporary
electric guitar at the age of 12. He had professional tuition from the Contemporary Music program of the Philippos Nakas Conservatory in Athens, Greece. He continued his studies at the American College of Greece, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 1993.
Ioannis Anastassakis relocated to Hollywood, CA and pursued extensive studies at
the distinguished Musicians Institute, where he started working as an
instructor after graduating at the top 1% of his class in 1996.
He was subsequently accepted to continue his studies in Flamenco guitar
with the great flamenco master Juan Serrano at the California State University,
where he completed an MA in Guitar Performance, with emphasis in Concert
Flamenco Guitar, graduating Magna cum Laude.
His first solo CD, "Ioannis - Live at loannina", was released by MP3.com
on August 2000 and immediately entered the company's top 10 chart in
flamenco guitar music, eventually reaching the #1 place worldwide on October
2002. Ioannis has presented over 300 flamenco guitar recitals in Greece and the
United States and has given lectures and seminars at several leading American
colleges and Universities
In 2002, his first instructional book, titled "The Art of Rasgueado" was
published by Mel Bay Publications. His second instructional book, titled "The Art of Tremolo", is currently in the process of being published by Mel Bay Publications.
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