We’ve been blown away by how our young musicians have used technology to challenge themselves musically.
For today’s Daily Joy, guitarist Aytahn Benavi did just that! In this video, Aytahn plays all four parts of one of his favorite pieces for guitar ensemble.
Austin, Texas Aytahn performed on Show 340 in Atlanta, GA on May 21, 2017.
Aytahn Benavi (guitar), 15, is a ninth grader from Austin, Texas who studies guitar with Kevin Taylor, Joseph Williams, and Adam Holzman. He has performed with the Austin Bella Corda guitar ensemble and the Austin Classical Guitar Youth Orchestra. His favorite musical experience was winning second place at the Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) 14 and under competition. Outside of music, Aytahn loves hiking, building and flying model aircraft, skiing, and playing tennis.
Music has the unique ability to bring joy to our lives – especially in the hands of young people. Daily Joy is a reminder of music’s power to uplift, inspire, and unite.
Daily Joy is a project of From the Top. It began in the very early days of the Covid-19 pandemic and continues today to offer a much-needed respite from the anxiety and worry that we encounter in the world.
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