One of the greatest guitarists in jazz, Pat Martino, shares how curiosity and imagination inspired his start.

We're honored to present this interview with legendary jazz guitarist and composer Pat Martino. Pat was a great person, he sadly passed on in 2021, but his legacy is a gift to us all. His playing style is full of soul and energy; there's a lot to learn from this master!

🎸 Martino has been nomiated for Grammys and multiple awards. He's been a recording artist for Vanguard, Prestige, Warner Brothers, Muse, Columbia - the list goes on.

In Part 1 of this interview series, Pat Martino talks about learning and playing the guitar, his career, and practice tips. Pat explains how curiosity and imagination inspired him to pick up the guitar. He has an incredible outlook on learning! If you're looking for inspiration, Pat has meaningful analogies that will inspire guitar players at any level.

Big thanks to Pete Whittard (the Guitar Institute director) for taking over this interview and Charl Coetzee for filming. Thanks to Guitar Getaways and The Guitar Institute for organizing the clinic and inviting me to participate.

Part 2 of Martino's Interview.