1. A Flamenco Guitarist
M
icah,17,isaselftaughtflamenco
guitarist,wholearnedfromJuan
Martin’sinstructionalseriousof
DVDsandbooklets.
Micah has been passionately playing
flamenco for the last four years and says,
“For me being a very emotional person, I
find its a very good outlet.”
As he performed at the CardelTheatre
this past October, Micah revealed to his
audience the artist he is in the music he
played.
1. A look of total concentration can
be seen on Micah’s face as he performs
on stage in front of an audience of 150
people.
2. Micahbackstagepracticingwith
anotherflamencoguitarist.Otherflamenco
dancersstandbyhissideinsupport.
3. The connection Micah has to his
music can be seen when he closes his
eyes and lets the music consume him.
4. As flamenco guitarists often
beat their fingers on the strings of
their guitar, Micah protects his fingers
by super glueing tissue paper to his
finger nails.
5. Taking a break from rehearsing,
Micah gained another perspective by
listening and clapping to the other
music being played.
6. Part of preparing for his own
performance is watching himself play
in the mirror.
7. Music is a strong part of who Micah
is as he sits with his guitar infront of a
fireplace and brick wall.
An Artist Showing Passion In His Music
JASMINE HAN jsall@cjournal.ca
1. Micah porforming.
2. Micah backstage. 3. A connection. 4. Fiberglass fingers. 5. The rythm. 6. Preparing to go on stage.
7. His music is who he is.
Photo Credits: Jasmine Han 2011