International guitarist gives back to charity that helped him forge career

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International guitarist gives back to charity that helped him forge career

Classical guitarist Milos Karadaglic is taking an active role in Awards for Young Musicians, the charity that supported him in the days before the big record companies came knocking on his door.

Milos Karadaglic performs at the Royal Albert Hall for the Classical BRIT Awards on Tuesday, October 02, 2012 in London, UK. (Photo by John Marshall JME/Invision/AP)

Classical guitarist Milos Karadaglic is taking an active role in Awards for Young Musicians, the charity that supported him in the days before the big record companies came knocking on his door.

Does talent guarantee success?

Or do even the most gifted need a little help along the way?

Classical guitarist Milos Karadaglic has followed his talent to forge an international music career - but his route to success wasn't always clear.

Now he is taking an active role in a charity, Awards for Young Musicians, that supported him in the days before the big record companies came knocking on his door.

The BBC's Jason Caffrey reports.