This is Part 2 of the Learner Tale told by Chester Kamen, a musician mainly known as a rock guitarist, in which he reflects on how he learnt his craft. He walks us through the experience of being a self-taught musician in a competitive field where he met and worked with Bryan Ferry, David Gilmour and Madonna among others. He also reflects on his new life as a rock musician in a jazz context. A whole new challenge.

The shortest path to becoming yourself is rarely a straight line, and learning to get there can take a lifetime. The Learner Tales series continues in conversation with guitarist Chester Kamen talking about how he learnt his craft and became a professional musician. He reflects on the learning path it takes to get to play with people like Bryan Ferry, David Gilmour and Madonna.

Learning can be a mysterious process. If you like mysteries, try this for size. How does somebody who sets out to be a journalist start by studying political science and law, then finally end up happily working as an urban planner? Only Alice Pfeiffer’s Learner Tale can give you the answer.

Alice Pfeiffer est urbaniste. Elle nous raconte son parcours vers ce métier qu’elle qualifie de multi-casquette. Avec sa passion de l’apprentissage tous azimuts, il n’était pas simple de trouver une activité professionnelle qui permet de se rendre utile. Son expertise? Ne pas en être une, mais être à l’écoute des autres.

Laurent de Chanterac’s journey from football to tango reflects a life of transformation and adaptation, spanning several disciplines and learning methods. His experience, initially effortless in football but demanding in acting, signifies the evolving nature of personal development. His testimony combines physicality with education, emphasizing the importance of learning through encounters and practical engagement rather than conventional schooling. This narrative culminates in his dedication to teaching tango with partner Christine Caminade, encapsulating a philosophy of continuous personal growth and adaptation across varied life experiences.

Creators’ paths are rarely simple. Here is the testimony from graphic designer Paula Bearzotti who speaks visuals the way others speak words, and who has accepted to take a new look at the way she learns. You can expect something about design of course, but also grammar, algebra and computers.