Gustavo Assis-Brasil: hybrid fusion star

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News:
06-03-2008:
A brand new book is available for pre-order at http://www.gustavoassisbrasil.com

HYBRID PICKING EXERCISES: Single Note Permutations

Single Note Permutations is a step further toward developing a fluent technique for combining pick and fingers. Here you'll find more than 1,400 different exercises based entirely on permutations. You should condition your fingers to respond to the intuitive part of your brain when you are playing, not just to play what they can do by themselves.

If you want to get inspired, be original, and get away from your own clichés, this book is for you.

Pre-Order Price: U$24.95 (ships on 04/15/08)
List Price: U$29.95 visit the store plus a New DVD coming --- early 2008!! On July 20th, Gustavo recorded a live DVD with original and new songs written by him. Special guests include: José Pienasola, Mauricio Zottarelli, Bruno Tessele, Nene Vianna e Julio Herrlein. Sérgio de Assis Brasil was the director. The DVD is going to be released early in 2008.

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28-01-2007:
Join Gusatvo on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/gustavoassisbrasil and don't forget you can get a lot of music from Gustavo online at his shop, including the Dig trio.

Dig Trio live 1


Dig Trio live 2


A-No-Ne Trio with Gustavo Assis-Brasil


23-03-2006:
Brett Garsed says:
"Gustavo's book is probably the most comprehensive study of hybrid picking I've seen. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in this technique."
You can buy hybrid picking now online

Background:
Gustavo Assis-Brasil was born in Santa Maria, RS, Brazil. He started playing the guitar at the age of 13. He went on to attend the Federal University of Santa Maria to study for a bachelor in classical guitar in 1995.

He has a significant amount of studio work working with Brazilian bands. He was featured on the Guitar Player Magazine - USA (Spotlight session). In 1999 he got a full scholarship to get his Master Degree In Jazz at Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory. There he met Mick Goodrick , Wayne Krantz, Hal Crook, Ed Tomassi, Dave Fiucsynski, Rick Pecham, Larry Baione, Charlie Banacos and Prasanna. Gustavo took lessons with Pat Metheny, Frank Gambale, Mike Stern, Dave Liebman and John Scofield.

Gustavo is currently playing/touring with his renowned group, the Dig Trio. He is also the director of the Jazz and Contemporary Music Department of the Cambridge School of Weston. Read more about Gustavo on his web friendly bio. You can also see:
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