Excited to kick off Amsterdam Guitar Heaven November 22 2025, with Jack Pisters, former head of the Amsterdam conservatory and now main director of Muziekgebouw Eindhoven!
“12:15 – 13:00 Opening Workshop Richard Hallebeek and Jack Pisters – an introduction to the theme “Shred’s Not Dead. Just Different.”
For decades, Richard Hallebeek has been considered one of Europe’s most refined fusion guitarists. His tone, timing, and harmonic freedom place him in the lineage of greats like Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, and Allan Holdsworth, with whom he also collaborated.
Known for the legendary Generator album (Legato Records) and his popular TrueFire series on improvisation and harmonic insight, Hallebeek remains a paragon of musicality, superb technique, and fluid speed—a true shredder who always uses virtuosity for expression.
During Amsterdam Guitar Heaven, Jack Pisters will talk with him about what lies behind his sound: how he builds lines, seeks tension, and lets melody breathe within complex harmonies.
A rare opportunity to closely examine the mind and fingers of a guitar master.”
Jan Akkerman/Roy Marchbank/ Richard Hallebeek/ Jerome Hol
Amsterdam Guitar Heaven 2025
Nov 22, 2025
Atlantisplein 1, 1093 NE Q-Factory Amsterdam
