All articles tagged with #self taught
Alfred Brendel, a renowned self-taught classical pianist known for his focus on core composers like Beethoven and Mozart, has died at age 94, celebrated for his unique path to stardom despite limited formal training and mixed critical reception.
Shawn Meaike, a self-made millionaire, attributes his success to distancing himself from his family’s liberal beliefs and seeking mentorship from successful conservatives. Starting from subsidized housing, he built successful businesses in real estate, waste management, and life insurance, amassing a substantial fortune. Meaike, who hosts the "Close & Conquer" podcast, now aims to help others achieve similar success and regularly gives keynote speeches. He currently resides in a waterfront home in Boca Raton, Florida, and has built Punch Media LLC to mentor others in achieving financial success.
Wolfgang Van Halen, son of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, revealed in a recent interview that he taught himself how to play the guitar, despite assumptions that his father had taught him. While Eddie taught him drums, Wolfgang learned guitar by himself, using guitar tabs and learning songs by his favorite bands. He emphasized the importance of developing his own style rather than being a copy of his father. Wolfgang's self-taught skills eventually led him to join Van Halen as their bassist in 2007.