Giacomo Turra talks theory, being put into boxes, instagram and it's downsides, and the key to social media success.

This week's guest is Giacomo Turra an Italian guitarist who began posting videos onto Instagram during the lockdown in 2020. Focusing on r&b, funk and jazz genres Giacomo has developed a unique and incredibly impressive playing style which led him to gain over 300 thousand followers and is soon to go on a tour around the US with his band.

0:00 - intro

0:28 - Posting in lockdown -a way to be creative and find community.

4:39 - Being self-taught with no desire to learn theory.

8:02 - Giacomo's and Leyla's experience with lessons + why theory can put you in boxes.

11:15 - What your creative process might look like having gone to a conservatoire.

13:50 - Instagram and its downsides - pressure to be consistent

16:58 - Building contacts on Instagram and feeling connected to people you don't know.

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