Tommy Emmanuel CGP

What I find as a mother of a small child, a busy work day and evyrtehing else is I don't have as much time as I would like or even need. So I pick up the guitar every chance I get if I know I won't be able to commit to a whole practice time. Usually on those days I just run through the scale, learning and memorizing the notes on the strings, or just doing some finger warm up exercises for 5 or 10 minutes. I don't need to be as focused if I am doing finger exercises and I noticed the difference in only a few weeks. My fingers are stronger and I am able to change chords quicker.Last night was a perfect example, as I got finished with my day I realized it was late so instead of my normal routine of plugging in the electric, I just picked up the acoustic, sat on the couch and strummed away for about 10 minutes while my birds danced. A good time for all and I felt good because even though my brain felt fried I know my fingers got a good workout.

Dear Tommy,
This message comes from a great fan in much anticipation for your upcoming show in Wellington, New Zealand. I am 19 years of age and first started playing when I was 13. From almost the get-go you have been my sole number one inspiration, and I really do look up to you as I know many other people do. I have taken your advice to use my ear more when interpreting and arranging and this has worked out brilliantly for me. My parents have paid for the tickets to fly to Wellington and see your show and I can't wait. I would really love it if you could play 'Morning Aire', something about that song makes it extraordinarily special to me.

Thank you for your music, passion and character,
Sam Flannery

it was great to meet you in Boston,loved the show.It was really nice of you to take my cd, I hope you liked it -Kevin

I'm soooooooooooooooo sad you won't be at the Walnut Valley Festival this year!

Loved your set last night at the opera house. Do you have the playlist - need to go back and listen to music again!! Really want to know the one you did where you made the guitar sound like thunder/drums .... Amazing!!

So talented.....

Hi Tommy,

Not sure you'll really ever get to read this, but just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the joy your music has brought me over the years. Had the pleasure of seeing you perform twice at Infinity Hall in Norfork, Ct. to sold out audiences. As a musician I appreciate your extraordinary talent. Beyond your accomplishments as a musician, is the fact that you obviously enjoy what you do and it comes through in your performances. Listening and watching you perform brings me enormous happiness and I never seem to be amazed a the skill you display.

Best of luck and I hope to see you in concert again sometime soon.
Regards, Bill Valletta

I'm saddened by the fact that I've lived nearly 48 years and I've been playing guitar since I was 13......and I've only recently found your genius. I really need to get out from under this rock more often.
Not since Danny Gatton have I seen someone who so dominated the instrument as you do.
God bless you and carry on, and hopefully I'll get to see you perform sometime soon.
Best Wishes,
David

Hi Tommy,
My name's Clarel, I had a special friend called Dave who loved your music. he used to watch your instructional DVDs and got a kick out of trying to emulate your music when playing to his friends and family. Dave passed away suddenly and unexpectedly 2 years ago in March leaving behind his wife Michelle and 5 Children 2 girls and 3 boys. Tommorrow night (8th Aug) I'm shouting his wife Michelle to come and see you at Enmore. She always says how she loved listening to him play your songs. Dave's in heaven now, and Michelle always says he sends her little reminders to let her know he's there. I guess I'm just writing to say. Think about her when you play tommorrow. Dave'll be there. Hope you get to read this.

Tommy,I was introduced to your guitar music by a good mate in France.He knows my love of finger style guitar players and wanted to expand my world beyond european gypsy jazz(Django/Rosenberg/Debarre etc),and to hear that Martin Taylor is playing with you at Barnstaple England-well,what can I say.I've listened to you on your website and enjoyed it so much-I've got tickets to your show on Mar 12
2013 and am really looking foreward to it.Thank you so much for the enjoyment I've
had so far with your music-May God Bless You.Pat Broome,Barnstaple England.

Hi Tommy
I had the very great pleasure of being at your concert on Sun night in Adelaide. We took along an exchange student from France. He also had a wonderful evening so from all of us, thank you very much.
The night was very memorable for him, but it was made even more special by Vinni and Frank signing their autographs for him. He is shy and didnt say much to them, but if you could pass on our thanks to them not only for their part in the concert but their generosity of spirit to make the night so special for him.
Best wishes
David Robertson