http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/index.htmlFAQ2013-10-04T10:25:59.164+02:00Waht are the stage requirements?http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/files/Waht_are_the_stage_requirements.html2013-10-04T10:25:59.164+02:00
I do not need that much. A stage, with minimal 3 meter wide by 2 meter deep is the minimum. (That's about 10 x 7 feet)<br />A power socket (in europe 220 V 32 amps secured feed)<br /><br />And that's it! All the rest we can provide (instruments, amps, lights, PA, projector….)<br /><br />If you have more (if you have lights, PA etc), and if we do not have to haul them along, there's a s reduction in price of course.
FaqMakerWho's the best guitarplayer in the world?http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/files/Whos_the_best_guitarplayer_in_t.html2013-08-10T14:31:17.938+02:00
Hmmm…. There's no answer to that question. There are many great guitar players, and frankly, it all comes down to your personal preferences an mood.<br /><br />I listen a lot to Paco de Lucia, Wess Montgomery, David Gilmour, Joe Pass, Santago Lara, Al Di Meola, John Williams,Steve Vay, Pet Metheny, Vicente Amigo, John Scofield, Jimmy Hendrix, Larry Coryell, Grisha, Philippe Catherine, Jan Akkerman, Julian Bream, Carlos Santana, Pat Martino, George Benson, Joe Satriani, John McLaughlin, Herb Ellis, Tuck Andress (Just love Tuck & Patti), Gerardo Nunez, Nino Josele, Steve Howe and many more. To be frank, they're all the best. They all give me joy. (And I have no doubt that I'm forgetting at least 100 other great players I enjoy, so sorry guys)<br /><br /><a href="../(null)/(null)" rel="self" title="Great guitar music">Take a look at this page</a>, you can discover some of the music I'm listening to (video's) and maybe find something you didn't know yet.<br /><br />PS do not limit yourself to guitar music. Try some Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Pink Floyd, Zappa, Beethoven….
FaqMakerDo you teach guitar?http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/files/Do_you_teach_guitar.html2013-08-09T17:16:55.181+02:00
Yes, I teach at the '<a href="http://www.gitaaracademie.be" rel="external">gitaar academie</a>'. There you can (if you're not to far away from Boutersem) follow personal sessions and workshops.<br /><br />But do not worry if you live far away. Come October 2013 we'll start an online training program.
FaqMakerCan I get TAB's or sheetmusic?http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/files/Can_I_get_TABs_or_sheetmusic.html2013-08-09T17:14:36.073+02:00
Yes you can. I'm a classical trained musician, so I usually use sheet music. I've been playing Jazz for ages, so I often work with only a melody line and some chords. Many other things I just play by ear.<br /><br />But, there's a nice side effect of having some fans that play guitar to. They spent time to write out the tabs and sheet music. (thanks guys, saves me a ton of work). When they send them to me, I look them over and correct them where needed. You can get them via the '<a href="../page7/index.html" rel="self" title="Get into the groove!">get into the groove</a>' page.<br /><br />The 'official' stage scores, you'll have to pay for (not much, do not worry). The basic scores are available for free.<br /><br />Score from covers (like the ever popular 'tune-Up' from Miles Davis, of the Vicento Amigo, or Paco De Lucia pieces I play from time to time or what ever standards I play), are not available. I do not own the rights to these songs. Besides that, I don't thing I've ever played them the same way twice, so use your ears, get a 'real book' or surf the net for the basic progressions and melody lines.
FaqMakerHow can I book you for a concert?http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/files/How_can_I_book_you_for_a_concer.html2013-08-09T17:04:15.506+02:00
Booking met is easy. Just use the <a href="../page0/index.html" rel="self" title="Booking & contact">contact page</a> to inquire. In return (and please do not forget to indicate the date and location) we'll send you a proposal and a list of things that need to be done, in order to ensure that your audience get the best possible performance.<br /><br />If it's OK, you just let us know via email or phone (all contact details are included in the proposal) and we send you an agreement. Once you(ve signed it, you can scan it and mail it to us (and send the original via regular postoffice). Once we've received the signed agreement, we block your slot in the agenda, and the booking is complete.<br /><br />You can contact us at any time before the event for any kind of information you need.
FaqMakerDo you play in any country?http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/files/Do_you_play_in_any_country.html2013-08-09T17:03:56.284+02:00
Yes. I do not mind traveling. However, traveling takes time and money. <br /><br />If you want to organize a concert, please contact me as early as possible. We'll see if we can hookup your event with others in the same area and time frame. Doing that will save you quite a bit in expences.
FaqMakerDo you play in any location?http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/files/Do_you_play_in_any_location.html2013-08-09T17:01:24.961+02:00
Yes. From an army mess tent to a concert hall and everything in-between. From a small dark and smokey bar to an open air festival. I just love playing. As ;one as you have an audience, and I have my guitar, we can make music.
FaqMakerDo you also play with a band?http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/files/Do_you_also_play_with_a_band.html2013-08-09T17:00:08.547+02:00
Sometimes I do. I've played with trio's and full sized jazz bands. Here there are several options.<br /><br />Usually, people ask a local band to play with me (less expensive, and leads usually to wonderful and unexpected results). I'll contact the band in advance and work out ou setlist with them.<br /><br />It's also possible that you ask me to arrange for a band (let me know what you want). Then I contact some of my friends, and we come as a full band (do not forget that they have to live swell, so the price will go up).
FaqMakerHow expencive are you?http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/files/How_expencive_are_you.html2013-08-09T16:57:20.865+02:00
That's a difficult question to answer. It all depends on what you want, how long you want it and how far I have to travel.<br /><br />Playing close to home, a short set of at about one hours, where everything (lights, amps, PA…) is set-up and prepared, is quite inexpencive. If I have to drive 600 miles, take along a PA, Light and all the other gear (including some help), a full band and am expected to play for several hours, that will be more expensive.<br /><br />If you want to have an indication, just use the contact page and ask for a booking. In response you will find a proposal, detailing the exact price and conditions. This is not yet a booking, it's just a proposal, so you can decide later if you want to go on with it.
FaqMakerHow long in advance do we need to book you?http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/files/How_long_in_advance_do_we_need_.html2013-08-09T16:52:20.322+02:00
Well, that's hard to say. If you would contact me now, when I'm writing this, and if you would ask me to come and play tonight, it would work, if your event was within a few hundred miles from my home (it's still early in the morning). If you needed me on February 23th 2014, that would not be possible, that date is already taken.<br /><br />So the longer the time before your event, the bigger the chance that that day will still be available. In general, a few months in advance works for local gigs. When I have to travel a great distance, and if you want to avoid paying large sums for travel- and overnight fees, you'd best ask at least six months in advance<br />.<br />Best advice? Ask as soon as you start your planning.
FaqMakerHow does a booking work?http://www.stenstinus.com/page5/files/How_does_a_booking_work.html2013-08-09T16:45:28.399+02:00
Booking met is easy. Just use the <a href="../page0/index.html" rel="self" title="Booking & contact">contact page</a> to inquire. In return (and please do not forget to indicate the date and location) we'll send you a proposal and a list of things that need to be done, in order to ensure that your audience get the best possible performance.<br /><br />If it's OK, you just let us know via email or phone (all contact details are included in the proposal) and we send you an agreement. Once you(ve signed it, you can scan it and mail it to us (and send the original via regular postoffice). Once we've received the signed agreement, we block your slot in the agenda, and the booking is complete.<br /><br />You can contact us at any time before the event for any kind of information you need.
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