A profile of Chen Xi, a classical guitarist?

Read the profile of classical guitarist Chen Xi to learn something about her. The following is what I compiled for your reference!

Born in Nanping, Fujian in 1986, graduated from Nanping Normal College and Fujian Normal University. In 2001, he began to systematically study classical guitar, studying under the tutelage of Taiwanese guitar musician Mr. Ni Benchu. Later, he received guidance from Italian guitar musician Marcos Vinicius and Belgian guitar musician Jan Depreter.

In 2005, he started to engage in classical guitar performance and teaching. He has held "Music Afternoon Tea" at Ningbo Concert Hall, Fuzhou Jiuritai Concert Hall, Xiamen Gulangyu Concert Hall, and Shanghai Concert Hall. Participated in many concerts. He has held many special guitar concerts and lectures for individuals, teachers and students, and also launched a series of salon-type lecture concerts called "Classical Guitar Small Desk", which have been well received. He has been a guest in the music columns of many media, such as: Voice of the Strait Radio Station, Fujian TV Comprehensive Channel, Southeast Commercial News, Fuzhou Evening News, Straits Metropolis Daily, etc.

In addition to popularizing the art of classical guitar, he is also involved in arrangement and creation. He has arranged and performed "Hakka Folk Songs" for CCTV Discovery Channel's "Fujian Folk Songs" column, composed and performed music parts for the humorous drama "Songs for Laughter", original songs "Yiren Tan" and "Jiangnan Town", and guitar solos His works include "Variations on Brahma", "Lemongrass", etc.

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Guitar Friends: When did you start to like guitar? Why do you like it?

Chen Xi: I remember that I was a bit introverted when I was very young. In order to make me more cheerful, my father always played and sang in front of me, and he always called some of his piano friends to come home. Filling the house with joy and laughter, I naturally fell in love with the guitar. When I first touched the guitar, I felt the sound was so beautiful just by strumming it lightly. I thought that if I could learn how to do it, it would definitely sound great.

Guitar Friends: Why did you choose classical guitar instead of other types of guitars?

Chen Xi: When I first learned guitar, I had no idea about the types of guitars because my father always played classical guitar. Naturally, I started learning guitar. As I slowly learned it, I realized how difficult a musical instrument it is. There are many things to learn, and its artistry is very strong. Its gentle tone also attracts me more and more. I think this It is also the most important point that distinguishes other types of guitars.

Guitar Friends: Will you continue to play classical guitar in the future? Or will you try other art forms?

Chen Xi: I will definitely continue to play classical guitar in the future, classical guitar for sure. It is a career that I will pursue throughout my life. Of course, I also like to learn other instruments in my spare time, such as piano, which I practiced for a while.

Guitar Friend: Will you try to create music yourself?

Chen Xi: This is definitely the case. In fact, I have been studying recently. I want to add some modern and fashionable elements to the classical guitar. In fact, the classical guitar is very inclusive. It is not an instrument that can only play some traditional music according to people's traditional consciousness. Many jazz and ethnic things can be integrated into it.

Guitar Friends: What is your parents’ attitude toward you playing classical guitar?

Chen Xi: My parents have always been very supportive of me. They have always given me great encouragement and help since I started learning piano at the age of six. Here I would like to especially thank my parents!

Guitar Friends: Have they done anything memorable for you to learn music?

Chen Xi: The most memorable thing I think it was the time when my father accompanied me to class. My father was not in good health, but he still insisted on accompanying me to class. I still clearly remember my father’s pale face at that time.

Guitar Friends: What kind of teacher do you think Teacher He Qing is?

Chen Xi: Teacher He is a very dedicated person. He is a rare good teacher who is selflessly dedicated to the guitar industry and treats us students like his own children.

Guitar Friends: What is the most profound gain from your teacher?

Chen Xi: Teacher He has a profound influence on my artistic path. In addition to teaching me how to play the piano, more importantly, he set a good example for us and taught us how to behave. I didn't feel it when I was young, but now as an adult, I find that these noble and upright characters have been subtly influencing me, and I will never use them throughout my life.

Guitar Friends: Can you tell me an interesting or unforgettable thing between you and your teacher?

Chen Xi: I remember one time at the school New Year’s Day party, Teacher He actually said There was a cross talk, and the words were so vivid that we were all shocked at the time.

Guitar Friends: You have participated in many international guitar competitions and achieved excellent results. Which competition is the most memorable to you? Why?

Chen Xi: That competition in Thailand made I remember it very well.

I remember being very nervous at the time. It was my first time to participate in an international competition. I was very nervous when I saw so many outstanding players, and I felt very unsure. Then Teacher He encouraged me and said that we are the youngest and have the most advantages, and asked me to calm down. With his encouragement, I am not afraid of anything. He performed relatively well and finally won first place. This was something I never expected. For several days after that, I thought I was in a dream, haha. But no matter what, I have taken the first step on the road to art. Although the road ahead will be long, this has always been the motivation to encourage me to keep going.

Guitar Friends: What have you gained from these competitions you participated in?

Chen Xi: The biggest gain is your attitude towards music, because before, I was always a little careless. But through the process of preparing for the competition, I exercised my willpower and realized that not only the competition, but also everything I do in the future must be treated rigorously.

Guitar Friends: What are you busy with at the moment? What are your goals for the next stage?

Chen Xi: Now I am mainly learning some folk music and modern music. I want to Discover the endless possibilities of classical guitar. The goal in the next stage is to compose and arrange some music, and I hope that all the music I play in the future will have my own label.

Guitar Friends: What is your ideal? What do you think you need to achieve your ideal?

Chen Xi: My ideal is to influence more people through my own efforts. I like guitar, especially classical guitar. The level of guitar in a region or country is mostly achieved through three ways: first, good players, second, good works, and third, good teachers to promote it. In addition to continuing to study guitar playing, I am also reading and studying works on music theory. I want to be a good performer, creator and teacher. Of course, it is difficult to do all three at the same time, but I will try my best. I want to create some refreshing guitar works, so that no matter what type of music listeners like, they can find the part they like in my works.

Guitar Friends: Do you have your own idol? Why do you like him/her?

Chen Xi: My idol is Wu Zetian. She is the only empress in Chinese history. Who said women are inferior to men? She is the best example.

Guitar Friends: What is your personality? What is your zodiac sign? Do you have the romantic feelings of an artist?

Chen Xi: My personality is a bit contradictory and entangled. Sometimes I am quiet and sometimes active, sometimes introverted and sometimes extroverted. I can’t say what my personality is. I'm a Capricorn. I think I am more romantic and have a very emotional personality.

Guitar Friends: Apart from playing classical guitar, what is your favorite thing to do? Why do you like it?

Chen Xi: My favorite thing to do is travel, because I am a I especially like freedom. I can experience many novel things during travel, which also brings inspiration to my music.

Guitar Friends: Do you like small animals? Which small animal do you like the most? Why?

Chen Xi: Yes. I prefer puppies because I think dogs are really the best friends God gave to humans, and they are the friendliest and most loyal to people.

Guitar Friends: What do you do to relax in your free time?

Chen Xi: I usually sing to relax.

Guitar Friends: Do you like to watch anime? Which one? Which character is your favorite? Why?

Chen Xi: I don’t usually like to watch anime, so I don’t know much about it.

Guitar Friends: There are a lot of negative voices about the post-90s generation. What do you want to say?

Chen Xi: I heard from my parents that the original living conditions were not good. , people are very stupid, and now each generation is smarter than the other. Nowadays, technology is becoming more and more developed, the Internet is also very popular, and life has many temptations for people. I hope they will respect themselves, think more about others, and stop playing online games. Of course, it is better if they like guitar. . . . . .

Guitar Friends: What are your plans for your future?

Chen Xi: I want to be a qualified performer, creator and teacher, although these three are difficult I have been trying to balance these aspects. When performing, I will think about how to give my performance experience to the students, and when creating, I will also think about the audience's feelings. My future is dedicated to guitar.

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