Florida Guitar Foundation

Music Memorization for the Classical Guitarist - Lecture
2020-03-14 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States

Tengyue Zhang - Technique Workshop
2020-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States

Open Division Semi Final – 2020 Competition
2020-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation Classical Guitar Competition is open to all classical guitarists regardless of age and nationality.
• Eight competitors will be chosen to play in the Semi-final round.
• Three competitors will be chosen to perform in the Final Round.
• All judges decisions are final.
• Judges comments will not made available to competitors.
• All music must be performed from memory.
• Previous 1st prize winners are not eligible to participate.
Repertoire
• Preliminary Round:
o 7 minutes of free repertoire
• Semi-Final Round:
o 10 minutes of free repertoire
• Final Round:
o 20 minutes of free repertoire
o Must include at least two (2) contrasting works
o Must include one composition of at least five (5) minutes length that has not been played in the previous rounds.
Choice of music is entirely at the discretion of the competitor. A competitor may perform the same or different music from round to round without penalty.
It is expected that every competitor’s choice of music fits within the time allowed for each round. If a competitor exceeds the given time allotted, that competitor will be asked to stop but at no penalty to his/her evaluation.

Rafael Padron - Master Class
2020-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States

Tengyue Zhang - Master Class
2020-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States

Youth Division Final Round – 2020 Competition
2020-03-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation Youth Classical Guitar Competition is open to all classical guitarists regardless nationality that are currently enrolled in high school (or younger).
• Three competitors will be chosen to perform in the Final Round.
• All judges decisions are final.
• Judges comments will not made available to competitors.
• All music must be performed from memory.
• Previous 1st prize winners are not eligible to participate.
Repertoire
• Preliminary Round:
o 7 minutes of free repertoire
• Final Round:
o 15 minutes of free repertoire
o Must include at least two (2) contrasting works
Choice of music is entirely at the discretion of the competitor. A competitor may perform the same or different music from round to round without penalty.
It is expected that every competitor’s choice of music fits within the time allowed for each round. If a competitor exceeds the given time allotted, that competitor will be asked to stop but at no penalty to his/her evaluation.

Open Division Final Round – 2020 Competition
2020-03-15 17:00 - 18:30 | FL
• The Florida Guitar Foundation Classical Guitar Competition is open to all classical guitarists regardless of age and nationality.
• Eight competitors will be chosen to play in the Semi-final round.
• Three competitors will be chosen to perform in the Final Round.
• All judges’ decisions are final.
• Judges’ comments will not be made available to competitors.
• All music must be performed from memory.
• Previous 1st prize winners are not eligible to participate.
Repertoire
• Preliminary Round:
o 7 minutes of free repertoire
• Semi-Final Round:
o 10 minutes of free repertoire
• Final Round:
o 20 minutes of free repertoire
o Must include at least two (2) contrasting works
o Must include one composition of at least five (5) minutes length that has not been played in the previous rounds.

Irina Kulikova
2020-03-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami, 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Unanimously acclaimed for the rare beauty of her tone and her enchanting presence on stage, Irina Kulikova has established herself as one of today’s leading guitarists. Soundboard Magazine wrote: “Some of the most sheerly beautiful playing I have ever heard.” And Luz Leskowitz, director of the Salzburger Schlosskonzerte in Austria, that accompanied her in concerts for royal and aristocratic families in Europe: “Wherever she performs, she plays herself into the hearts of her audience.”
Irina Kulikova tours far afield, with appearances at leading festivals in Europe, North America and Asia and in concert halls such as the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow, the Palau de la Musica in Valencia, the Musashino Hall in Tokyo and the Oriental Arts Center in Shanghai. In the USA, she performed for major festivals and societies including Austin, Cleveland, Chicago and Dallas.
The daughter of a Russian cello pedagogue, Irina Kulikova combines an effortless virtuosity with a profound sensitivity when she is phrasing the voices of great composers like Bach, Chopin, Debussy, Barrios and Piazzolla. ‘Few can tell us something so special as she does’ (Carlo Marchione). She gained critical acclaim for her fourth solo CD – ‘Reminiscences of Russia’ – introducing some highly romantic Russian compositions to an international audience, including the breathtaking ‘Swan Princess’, that Konstantin Vassiliev dedicated to her.
Irina Kulikova received over 30 awards for her artistry, including 1st prizes at the highly prestigious competitions of Michele Pittaluga in Italy, Guitarra Alhambra in Spain, Forum Gitarre Wien in Austria and Iserlohn in Germany. She resides in The Hague (The Netherlands), Los Angeles (USA) and Salzburg (Austria). An ambassador of pure and heartfelt performing, she inspires guitar students in masterclasses all over the world with her personal motto: It’s about the touch.

Open Mic Night
2020-03-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-04-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-05-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Miami Conservatory of Music, 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic.
Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic session! This event is free and open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, we’d love to see you in the audience.
If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on.
If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!
We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitar.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Virtual Open Mic
2020-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Zoom Room
Virtual Open Mic
Friday, June 19, 2020
7 – 9 PM
Our open mics are back!
Our open mic night is back and we cannot be more excited about it! We will now meet virtually via zoom and will have two different rooms for you, one for music performance, and another one for attendees to hang out and catch up. The event is free and open to the public, but it requires registration. If you would like to attend, please fill out the form below, and if you are planning to play something, please include that information as well. All spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We will e-mail you a zoom invite.

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Virtual Open Mic
2020-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Zoom Room
Virtual Open Mic
Friday, July 17, 2020
7 – 9 PM
Our open mics are back!
Our Open Mics are back! We are now meeting virtually on zoom and we have been extremely fortunate to host performers and audiences from all over the world. Join us for another evening of great music and company. Need help? We will help you set up your equipment for optimal sound!
The event is free and open to everyone, but it requires registration. If you would like to attend, please send us a message, and if you are planning to play something, please include that information as well. All spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we receive your request, we will send you a zoom invite.

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Virtual Open Mic
2020-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Zoom Room
Virtual Open Mic
Friday, July 17, 2020
7 – 9 PM
Our open mics are back!
Our Open Mics are back! We are now meeting virtually on zoom and we have been extremely fortunate to host performers and audiences from all over the world. Join us for another evening of great music and company. Need help? We will help you set up your equipment for optimal sound!
The event is free and open to everyone, but it requires registration. If you would like to attend, please send us a message, and if you are planning to play something, please include that information as well. All spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we receive your request, we will send you a zoom invite.

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Virtual Open Mic
2020-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Zoom Room
Virtual Open Mic
Friday, July 17, 2020
7 – 9 PM
Our open mics are back!
Our Open Mics are back! We are now meeting virtually on zoom and we have been extremely fortunate to host performers and audiences from all over the world. Join us for another evening of great music and company. Need help? We will help you set up your equipment for optimal sound!
The event is free and open to everyone, but it requires registration. If you would like to attend, please send us a message, and if you are planning to play something, please include that information as well. All spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we receive your request, we will send you a zoom invite.

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Open Mic at the Coral Gables Museum
2021-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic during Twilight Fridays at the Coral Gables Museum
March 5th, 6 – 8 PM
It’s been a year since our last in-person event, and guess what? We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Coral Gables Museum to host our Open Mics! Yes, the Florida Guitar Foundation’s in-person Open Mic is back! Beginning on March 5th, the Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free from 6-8 pm each first Friday of the month, and our open mics will take place during these Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic session! This event is free and open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, we’d love to see you in the audience.
If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!
Not ready to join us in-person? Don’t worry, we will continue the virtual component of our open mics and you can join us via zoom. If you would like to join the zoom call, please fill out the form below and ask for the link, we will send you the invite on the day of the event.
Our Open Mic is presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

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Open Mic at the Coral Gables Museum
2021-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic during Twilight Fridays at the Coral Gables Museum
April 2, 6 – 8 PM

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Coral Gables Museum to host our Open Mics! Yes, the Florida Guitar Foundation’s in-person Open Mics are back! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free from 6-8 pm each first Friday of the month, and our open mics will take place during these Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic sessions! These events are free, open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, plan to join us!
If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!
Not ready to join us in-person? Don’t worry, we will continue the virtual component of our open mics and you can join us via zoom. If you would like to join the zoom call, please register below and we’ll send you a Zoom link.
Our Open Mics are presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

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May Open Mic Night
2021-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic during Twilight Fridays at the Coral Gables Museum
May 7, 6 – 8 PM

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Coral Gables Museum to host our Open Mics! Yes, the Florida Guitar Foundation’s in-person Open Mics are back! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free from 6-8 pm each first Friday of the month, and our open mics will take place during these Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic sessions! These events are free, open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, plan to join us!
If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!
Not ready to join us in-person? Don’t worry, we will continue the virtual component of our open mics and you can join us via zoom. If you would like to join the zoom call, please register below and we’ll send you a Zoom link.
Our Open Mics are presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

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Máximo Diego Pujol in Concert
2021-05-22 20:00 - 21:00 | FL
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May 22, 2021
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It all started when Máximo discovered a guitar in a closet at his parents’ home in the quiet suburb of Villa Pueyrredon, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was almost inevitable in a place where tango was constantly floating in the air. The guitar was a memento of his father’s youthful career as a professional tango singer, an activity with which he continued to delight relatives and the patients at his dentistry practice. That discovery, along with his father’s wish to listen to that old guitar again, led the eight-year-old Máximo to take lessons from Don Gaspar Navarro, his father’s patient, neighbor, and friend, as well as a fine tango and milonga player who taught all the children in the neighbourhood. At the tender age of nine Maximo performed at his first concert in nearby Villa Martelli, and a few months later he surprises his mother on her birthday with a zamba of his own composition, written especially for her. The complicity of his father and his mother’s emotional reaction ensured that Máximo and his guitar became inseparable.
These experiences defined Máximo’s musical calling and gave rise to his irrepressible desire to express his personal experiences through his own compositions.
Máximo went on to study with Alfredo Vicente Gascón, which deepened his vocation and led him to participate —alongside his teacher— in a study group led by Abel Carlevaro.
Upon graduating from secondary school, Máximo was faced with the same dilemma as his father had been many years prior: whether to pursue his musical calling or embark on a more traditional career. At first he did both, but after strenuous years of studying mathematics and guitar, the latter won out in the end.
While studying at the Buenos Aires Conservatory of Music “Juan José Castro”, Máximo also took private classes on harmony and composition with Leonídas Arnedo. Those were difficult days for Máximo who, in addition to his heavy study load, was also working every day to earn enough money to survive. Nonetheless, a life in music was, without a doubt, the right choice. One of his first pieces, “Sonatina” — written for a final exam of Morphology at the conservatory — won the first prize in prestigious competitions in Argentina. The composition was also awarded the first prize by a jury that included, among others, Leo Brouwer at the Carrefour Mondial de la Guitare in Martinique.
Máximo honed his skills as a performer by playing tango and milongas at Buenos Aires nightclubs, both as a soloist and as an accompanist. He also played in a number of duos, trios, and quartets, immersing himself fully in every aspect of tango music. His experiences were further enriched by performing at the same shows as well-known tango stars such as José Colángelo, Héctor Stamponi, Horacio Ferrer, Jorge Sobral, Ruben Juárez, Mariquela Monti, Néstor Marconi, and Roberto Goyeneche. At the same time, he studies and analyses the great traditional tango compositors like Juan Carlos Cobián, Osvaldo Pugliese, Julián Plaza, Horacio Salgán and vanguard tango compositors like Astor Piazzolla.
Since his earliest days as a professional musician and composer, Pujol has strived for an ever-closer fusion of traditional Argentine Tango and formal academic concepts. This musical quest on the guitar stems from a thorough, almost obsessive, study of the works of Heitor Villa-Lobos and Leo Brouwer, who revolutionized guitar music by incorporating the instrument and its particular musical vocabulary in their own works.
Today Máximo Diego Pujol’s compositions are performed and recorded throughout the world and studied at Master Classes and Conferences in the most prestigious International Festivals dedicated to his instrument.

Previous PerformancesSee All
2022

Andrew York
Yamandu Costa

2021

Carlotta Dalia
Rafael Padron
Lora Brothers
Máximo Diego Pujol
Andrea González Caballero

2019

Ana Vidović
Rene Izquierdo
Patterson/Sutton Duo
Aniello Desiderio
Meng Su

2018

Kupiński Guitar Duo
Jorge Luis Zamora
SoloDuo
David Russell

2017

Texas Guitar Quartet
Ana Vidović
Manuel Barrueco
Judicaël Perroy
Łukasz Kuropaczewski

2016

Martha Masters
Meng Su
Marcin Dylla
Irina Kulikova
Junhong Kuang

2015

Fabiano Borges
LAGQ
Rafael Padrón
Jason Vieaux

2014

Denis Azabagic
Rodrigo Concertos
Grisha Goryachev
Alvaro Pierri

2013

Xuefei Yang
Beijing Guitar Duo
Marcin Dylla
Gohar Vardanyan
Bandini & Chiacchiaretta

2012

Petrit Ceku
Ana Vidović
Edel Muñoz

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June Open Mic Night
2021-06-04 18:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic during Twilight Fridays at the Coral Gables Museum
June 4, 6 – 8 PM

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Coral Gables Museum to host our Open Mics! Yes, the Florida Guitar Foundation’s in-person Open Mics are back! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free from 6-8 pm each first Friday of the month, and our open mics will take place during these Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic sessions! These events are free, open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, plan to join us!
If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!
Not ready to join us in-person? Don’t worry, we will continue the virtual component of our open mics and you can join us via zoom. If you would like to join the zoom call, please register below and we’ll send you a Zoom link.
Our Open Mics are presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

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July Open Mic Night
2021-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic during Twilight Fridays at the Coral Gables Museum
July 2, 6 – 8 PM

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Coral Gables Museum to host our Open Mics! Yes, the Florida Guitar Foundation’s in-person Open Mics are back! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free from 6-8 pm each first Friday of the month, and our open mics will take place during these Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic sessions! These events are free, open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, plan to join us!
If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!
Not ready to join us in person? Don’t worry, we will continue the virtual component of our open mics and you can join us via zoom. If you would like to join the zoom call, please register below and we’ll send you a Zoom link.
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Our Open Mics are presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

August Open Mic
2021-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic during Twilight Fridays at the Coral Gables Museum
August 6, 6 – 8 PM

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Coral Gables Museum to host our Open Mics! Yes, the Florida Guitar Foundation’s in-person Open Mics are back! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free from 6-8 pm each first Friday of the month, and our open mics will take place during these Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic sessions! These events are free, open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, plan to join us!
If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!
Not ready to join us in person? Don’t worry, we will continue the virtual component of our open mics and you can join us via zoom. If you would like to join the zoom call, please register below and we’ll send you a Zoom link.
Register

Our Open Mics are presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

September Open Mic
2021-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic during Twilight Fridays at the Coral Gables Museum
September 3, 6 – 8 PM

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Coral Gables Museum to host our Open Mics! Yes, the Florida Guitar Foundation’s in-person Open Mics are back! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free from 6-8 pm each first Friday of the month, and our open mics will take place during these Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic sessions! These events are free, open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, plan to join us!
If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!
Not ready to join us in-person? Don’t worry, we will continue the virtual component of our open mics and you can join us via zoom. If you would like to join the zoom call, please register below and we’ll send you a Zoom link.
Our Open Mics are presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

October Open Mic
2021-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic during Twilight Fridays at the Coral Gables Museum
October 1, 6 – 8 PM

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Coral Gables Museum to host our Open Mics! Yes, the Florida Guitar Foundation’s in-person Open Mics are back! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free from 6-8 pm each first Friday of the month, and our open mics will take place during these Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic sessions! These events are free, open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, plan to join us!
If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!
Not ready to join us in person? Don’t worry, we will continue the virtual component of our open mics and you can join us via zoom. If you would like to join the zoom call, please register below and we’ll send you a Zoom link.
Our Open Mics are presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

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January Open Mic
2022-01-07 19:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic during Twilight Fridays at the Coral Gables Museum
January 6, 7 – 9 PM

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Coral Gables Museum to host our Open Mics! Yes, the Florida Guitar Foundation’s in-person Open Mics are back! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free from 6-8 pm each first Friday of the month, and our open mics will take place during these Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!
The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic sessions! These events are free, open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, plan to join us!
If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!
Our Open Mics are presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

February Open Mic
2022-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic during Twilight Fridays at the Coral Gables Museum
February 4, 7 – 9 PM

Join us tonight for another Open Mic Night! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free each first Friday of the month for Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!

The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic session! These events are free, open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, plan to join us!

If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!

Our Open Mics are presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

March Open Mic
2022-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic at the Coral Gables Museum
March 4, 7 – 9 PM

Join us tonight for another Open Mic Night! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free each first Friday of the month for Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!

The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic session! These events are free, open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, plan to join us!

If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!

Our Open Mics are presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

April Open Mic
2022-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
Live Open Mic at the Coral Gables Museum
April 1, 7 – 9 PM

Join us tonight for another Open Mic Night! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to the public for free each first Friday of the month for Twilight Fridays. ⁠Come on out and enjoy live music, the museum’s exhibitions, and a cash bar for your Friday night plans!

The Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Join us once again for our monthly classical guitar open mic session! These events are free, open to the public and all are welcome. Whether you are an enthusiast, a beginner, or just love music, plan to join us!

If you play classical guitar or another similar fingerstyle, we invite you to bring your instrument and get on stage! We have had a lot of great impromptu performances in the past. Our audiences create a supportive, low-pressure environment in which to hone your performance skills or try out that new piece you’ve been working on. If you know someone who would like to come, share this event! We hope to see you there!

Our Open Mics are presented in partnership with the Coral Gables Museum.

Yamandu Costa
2022-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
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Live, In-Person Concert
April 24, 2022 – 6:00 PM ET
Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134

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“Musicians of this caliber that make you fall out of your seat come once in a generation.”

- La Presse Montreal

Yamandu Costa is widely considered one of the great guitarists in the world today. This virtuoso 7-string guitar player has left audiences breathless around the world with his impressive skill and overwhelming passion. Born to a musical family in Rio Grande do Sul in the south of Brazil, he played his first major concert at age 17 in São Paulo and quickly gained international fame for his incredible talent. Yamandu is credited with reviving Brazilian guitar music and his diverse repertoire includes styles like chorinho, bossa nova, milonga, tango, samba and chamamé, making him difficult to categorize into a single genre. A 2021 Latin GRAMMY winner for Best Instrumental Album, Costa has collaborated with Bobby McFerrin, Richard Galliano, Doug de Vries, Gilberto Gil, Toquinho, João Bosco, Ney Matogrosso, Marisa Monte, Renato Borghetti and more. He has also been a featured soloist with prestigious symphony orchestras around the world. For this new tour Yamandu Costa will perform a breathtaking set of Latin American pieces as well as brand new compositions.

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Andrew York
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2021

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2019

Ana Vidović
Rene Izquierdo
Patterson/Sutton Duo
Aniello Desiderio
Meng Su

2018

Kupiński Guitar Duo
Jorge Luis Zamora
SoloDuo
David Russell

2017

Texas Guitar Quartet
Ana Vidović
Manuel Barrueco
Judicaël Perroy
Łukasz Kuropaczewski

2016

Martha Masters
Meng Su
Marcin Dylla
Irina Kulikova
Junhong Kuang

2015

Fabiano Borges
LAGQ
Rafael Padrón
Jason Vieaux

2014

Denis Azabagic
Rodrigo Concertos
Grisha Goryachev
Alvaro Pierri

2013

Xuefei Yang
Beijing Guitar Duo
Marcin Dylla
Gohar Vardanyan
Bandini & Chiacchiaretta

2012

Petrit Ceku
Ana Vidović
Edel Muñoz

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