ABOUT THE STUDIO
The English word education appears to stem from several Latin words. Commonly, the mere mention of education seems to imply the idea that something (knowledge) is being put into the student, often times intentionally or not, for the sake of doing so.
Without probing too deeply into etymological waters for the purpose of this introduction, many of the Latin words impart the concept of either putting some type of knowledge into a person, much like some kind of physical substance is placed into a container of sorts, or the idea that the word indicates "bringing up", "rearing" or "molding" an individual as seen fit by the educator. However, two variants appear to suggest a different angle. E duco, suggests the idea that the student has inborn potential, and this potential must be cultivated. The other, educere, is to bring forth from within.
It is with these latter two Latin stems which form the very mission statement of DGB Guitar Studio, an institution created with the purpose of emphasizing the concept that understanding, which knowledge serves to ultimately yield, already exists within the student. Therefore, the act of educating, in this studio, is the act of bringing forth -illuminating from within- that understanding which already lies within the individual.
Deyan Bratic, in concert at the Sheldon, 2013.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Deyan Bratic is as passionate about his commitment for teaching as he is as a performer, author, and transcriber. He earned his Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Music Performance degrees from Webster University, studying classical guitar under John McClellan. He has penned innumerable transcriptions for magazines such as Fingerstyle Guitar (now Fingerstyle 360) and Mel Bay Publications. He is also a published author with four highly successful books to his credit, including the critically acclaimed, best-selling Chet Atkins In Three Dimensions volumes, as well as the definitive biography on legendary Argentine composer/guitarist Jorge Morel. As a musician, he has performed to countless audiences locally in his native St. Louis area and in various territories nationally and internationally. He is also an expert not only in the subtleties of classical guitar technique and flat-picking technique, but also the fingerstyle techniques of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Lenny Breau.
ABOUT THE FACILITIES
Located in the confluence of the Webster Groves, Shrewsbury, and Rock Hill areas, the teaching facilities of the DGB Guitar Studio are easily accessible with free parking, featuring a relaxed waiting area stocked with complimentary Wi-Fi and refreshments, a spacious lesson room, and an adjoining recording studio booth providing students up to one hour recording time included in semesterly tuition (longer or more sessions booked for a separate fee).