Segovia, Andrés

Andrés Segovia (1893-1987) is considered to be the father of the modern classical gutiar movement by most modern scholars. Many feel, that without his efforts, the classical guitar would still be considered a lowly bar instrument, played only by peasants.


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Segovia's quest to elevate the guitar to a prominant position in the music world, began at the early age of four. His uncle used to sing songs to him and pretend to strum an imaginary guitar in his lap.
Luckily for us, there was a luthier nearby and
Segovia took an instant liking to the guitar. Although
discouraged by his family (according to them he
should play a "real" instrument), he continued to
pursure his studies of the guitar. He set a goal for the
guitar and himself early in life. It was, to bring Guitar
studies to every university in the world, have the
guitar played throughout the world, on every major
stage, just as the piano and violin were, and lastly, to
pass on his love of the guitar to generations to
follow. He considerd himself to be the messenger
that would complete this impossible quest.