I am a teacher in mathematics, sports and guitar.
My hobbies are playing tennis (so I may eat eveything I want without becoming fatter - nearly no joke, LOL) AND
playing guitar and playing guitar and playing guitar and ........
I learned guitarplaying mainly by myself.
But some persons changed my playing. But they didn´t know their influence on me.
The first one and most important is Michael Langer. His crossover-music showed me the right way! And it was very very motivating to see and hear him playing. (He is also from Austria)
The second "person" was a DVD from Tommy Emmanuel during a live concert in St.Louis.

Sorry for my bad English:
BTW: I AM NOT A TEACHER IN ENGLISH !!!!!!!

My guitar has been built by Gert Esmyol. A really nice guy from Munich. He is such a pro. He told me very much about his interesting work.
And he did a great work. My guitar is easy to play and has a beautiful sound. You can form the tone like you want (if you are able to do it!!!!)

Did I say already that I am not a English-teacher ?!?! :)