Preston Reed
Composer and Guitarist | Innovative Acoustic Fingerstyle
Most recently at TED in 2012.
About
Preston Reed is a pioneering acoustic guitarist and composer who has transformed the possibilities of the instrument. Blending elements of folk, jazz, and rock, his unique fingerstyle technique has earned him critical acclaim and a global following.
Reed has released 17 acclaimed solo albums and his captivating live performances have been witnessed by audiences worldwide. With his innovative approaches to rhythm, harmony, and melody, he continues to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with an acoustic guitar, inspiring musicians and music lovers alike.
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A young guitarist meets his hero
Usman Riaz is a 21-year-old whiz at the percussive guitar, a style he learned to play by watching his heroes on YouTube. The TED Fellow plays onstage at TEDGlobal 2012 -- followed by a jawdropping solo from the master of percussive guitar, Preston Reed. And watch these two guitarists take on a very spur-of-the-moment improv.
1 talk, all in 2012
This is only what we could find published. Preston has almost certainly done more.
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