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Ioannis Anastassakis is one of the most recognizable greek guitarists internationally, with rich artistic, compositional, educational, and written work. The musical legacy of Greece is as diverse as its history. Cypriot music has certain similarities to traditional Greek Music, and their His main interests lie in flamenco, rock and fusion guitar. Flamenco is a Spanish term that refers both to a musical genre known for its intricate rapid passages and a dance genre characterized by its audible footwork Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Fusion or more specifically jazz fusion or jazz rock, is a Musical genre that merges Jazz with elements of other styles of music particularly

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Biography

Born in the Greek island of Crete, Ioannis Anastassakis began playing the guitar at the age of 11. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία He studied at the Greek National Conservatory and the Nakas Conservatory in Athens. He completed his Bachelor degree at the American College of Greece, and subsequently studied at the distinguished Musicians Institute (GIT) in Hollywood, CA, where he subsequently tutored, after graduating at the top 1% of his class. He continued his graduate studies, specializing in Solo Flamenco Guitar, under the tutelage of Juan Serrano, at the California State University, completing an MA in Guitar Performance, and graduating Magna cum Laude. Flamenco is a Spanish term that refers both to a musical genre known for its intricate rapid passages and a dance genre characterized by its audible footwork Juan Serrano was a Sixteenth century Navigator who sailed with Ferdinand Magellan during the first Circumnavigation of the world ( 1517 Ioannis studied for several years with Juan Serrano. In addition, he has studied with Flamenco guitar legends Manolo Sanlucar, Juan Martin, Paco Serrano, Jose Antonio Rodriguez and Manolo Franco. Manolo Sanlúcar is a flamenco composer and guitarist born in Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cadiz in 1945 Juan Cristóbal Martín (born Málaga, 1948) is a Spanish Flamenco Guitarist.

In Greece, Ioannis has served as principal instructor at the most prominent International Guitar Festivals (International guitar festival of Hermoupolis, International Winter guitar festival of Volos, International guitar festival of Patras, International guitar festival of Porto Heli).

At present (2008), Ioannis teaches at the American College of Greece and maintains a busy private teaching schedule. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Furthermore, he divides his time between recording, writing instructional materials for guitar and conducting clinics and seminars and presenting flamenco guitar recitals around Greece. Other activities involve working towards a Doctorate in Music, recording his 2nd Solo Flamenco Guitar CD and preparing an extensive series of instructional materials for Mel Bay Publications.

Sponsorings & Professional Endorsments

Ioannis is currently (2008) endorsed by

Performances

Ioannis has presented over 300 solo recitals in Europe and the United States and has been a guest lecturer at several American colleges and Universities (University of Southern California, California State University Northridge, California State University Fresno, California State University Fullerton, Musicians Institute, Fresno City College, and American College of Greece). In addition, he has won Classical and Flamenco guitar competitions and has been featured 12 times on American TV.

Additionally, Ioannis has performed and/or recorded in a variety of settings & venues with band members of Whitesnake Dio, Deep Purple, Ozzy Osbourne, Elton John, Santana, Celine Dion, Sara Vaughan, Tito Puente, Julio Iglesias, Tower of Power, Chick Corea Electric Band, Jeff Beck, Steve Vai Band, Badlands, Tribal Tech, Natalie Cole, Joe Cocker, Cher, Blood Sweat & Tears and more. Whitesnake are an English Hard rock band founded in 1977 by David Coverdale (formerly of Deep Purple) Dio is an American heavy metal band led by Vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who formed it in 1982 after leaving Black Sabbath. Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertfordshire in 1968 John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born December 3 1948) is a British singer Sir Elton Hercules John CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 is an English pop / rock Singer, Composer For the Costa Rican football player see Carlos Santana (footballer; for the Mexican academic see Carlos Santana Morales. Céline Marie Claudette Dion ( OC OQ (born March 30 1968 in Charlemagne Quebec) is a Canadian pop Singer Tito Puente Sr, ( April 20, 1923 &ndash May 31, 2000) born Ernesto Antonio Puente Jr Julio Iglesias (born September 23 1943 in Madrid) is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million albums in 14 languages and released 77 albums Tower of Power is a 10-member horn-based soul band from Oakland, California. Geoffrey Arnold "Jeff" Beck (born June 24, 1944 to Arnold and Ethel Beck in Wallington, England) is an English Badlands was a short-lived rock band founded by former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E Tribal Tech is a progressive fusion band originally formed in 1984 by guitarist Scott Henderson and bass player Gary Willis Natalie Cole (born Natalie Maria Cole on February 6 1950) is an influential American Singer-songwriter and performer who has Joe Cocker OBE (born 20 May 1944 is an English rock / Blues Singer who came to popularity in the 1960s and is most known for his gritty Cher ( IPA: /ʃɛr/ born Cherilyn Sarkisian, May 20 1946 Blood Sweat & Tears (also known as " BS&T " is an American music group originally formed in 1967 in New York City.

In December 2000, he was the 1st guitarist ever to present a solo guitar recital at the Greek National Opera House.

Discography

Ioannis’ solo Flamenco guitar CD,

Ioannis’ first instrumental Rock/Fusion Electric guitar CD,

Ioannis’ next Flamenco guitar CD, titled

Publications & Instructional Materials

Ioannis’ instructional materials are published and distributed worldwide by 'Mel Bay Publications'. His instructional books The 'Art of Rasgueado' and the instructional book/DVD '“Flamenco Journal”' both achieved best-seller status within months of their initial publication date.

Performing & teaching Activities

In Greece, Ioannis organizes and is the artistic director of the annual 'Athens Inernational Electric Guitar Festival' and has organized the Electric guitar section of the 'Volos Winter Guitar Festival' since 2002. He has also served as principal instructor at the most prominent International Guitar Festivals ('Athens International Electric guitar festival, International guitar festival of Hermoupolis, International Winter guitar festival of Volos, International guitar festival of Patras, International guitar festival of Paros, International guitar festival of Porto Heli').

Greek Guitar Power

TBD

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