Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan has earned him various accolades (including a hotly tipped Oscar nomination) – and, acting aside, one of the most talked-about aspects is his commitment to Dylan's musicianship and, by extension, the unequivocally Dylanesque guitar-playing he recently showcased on Saturday Night Live.
The tutor behind the star? Larry Saltzman, the session pro with a hefty resume, which includes touring with Simon and Garfunkel, and who also moonlights as a guitar tutor to the stars. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he looks back on those initial sessions and what it took for Chalamet to transform into The Bard.
