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Erik Mongrain. Guitar Tapping Genius. Erik Mongrain. Biography. B orn in April 12, 1980 in Montreal, Québec, Canada. Taught himself to play guitar by ear at age 14. Master of the “lap-tapping” technique. “Air tap”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5YCntZrqlgY.
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Erik Mongrain Guitar Tapping Genius
Biography • Born in April 12, 1980 in Montreal, Québec, Canada. • Taught himself to play guitar by ear at age 14. • Master of the “lap-tapping” technique
“Air tap” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5YCntZrqlgY
“Fusions” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Y4B_Q7AWYaw
Music • In 2006 Mongrain released his first album. • Released a second album in 2008. • His most recent album he just released this year.
Inspirations • Johann Sebastian Bach • Don Ross. • Michael Hedges
Performances • In 2007, Mongrain went on a tour around the world, Particularly in Europe, Asia, and America. • In 2009, Erik appeared on a few UK Television shows and currently has plans for more concerts but no dates are yet released.
Similar Artist/style Andy McKee • http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Ddn4MGaS3N4 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Yz5cZrC-KIg