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GFA Vendor Expo

Fillmore Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Come check out the vendors at Guitar Foundation of America Convention! The Vendor Expo will take place in the Henry Fillmore Band and Nancy Greene Halls at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Vendors include: MicroTōne GuitarsProductions d’OZ/Doberman Sean Spurling Guitars Kevin J. Cope Vicente Carrillo Guitars Editions Henry Lemoine Wiseman Cases Ubach […]

Lecture: Juan Oscar Azaret

Weeks Music Library & Tech Center, 210, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

In this lecture, Juan Oscar Azaret discusses "Those Mysterious Existences."     For over two decades, Juan Oscar Azaret has been honing the craft of lutherie.  He has also been very involved with (and is now a board member and trustee) of the Boston Classical Guitar Society. Azaret Guitars

Les Frères Méduses Technique Workshop

Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Les Frères Méduses have performed as a duo in the United States and Europe over the last five years, programming improvised music, folk music arrangements, classical music and their own compositions, and have premiered new works by Joseph Williams II and Atanas Ourkouzounov. They have performed at the Guitar Foundation of America Festival, Chicago Guitar […]

Lecture: Alan Hirsch and Thomas Kitka

Weeks Music Library & Tech Center, 210, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

In this lecture, Dr. Alan Hirsch and Thomas Kitka discuss Teaching the Fingerboard: "Beyond the Open Position"     Dr. Alan Hirsch has written a number of books and ensemble piece collections for Mel Bay Publications. Thomas Kitka has written a number of instructional guitar books for Alfred Music Publishing.

GFA Vendor Expo

Fillmore Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Come check out the vendors at Guitar Foundation of America Convention! The Vendor Expo will take place in the Henry Fillmore Band and Nancy Greene Halls at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Vendors include: MicroTōne GuitarsProductions d’OZ/Doberman Sean Spurling Guitars Kevin J. Cope Vicente Carrillo Guitars Editions Henry Lemoine Wiseman Cases Ubach […]

Masterclass: Raphaella Smits

Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Raphaella Smits plays worldwide in her unique way on eight-string guitars and historical instruments. Recognized as ‘an uncommonly musical guitarist’ (Tim Page, New York Times), she always commits to the soul of the music. Her solo recitals as well as her performances with the most distinguished colleagues always meet enthusiastic audiences and press. In addition […]

Lecture: Stephen Goss, Jonathan Leathwood, and Stanley Yates

Weeks Music Library & Tech Center, 210, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

In this lecture, Stephen Goss, Jonathan Leathwood, and Stanley Yates discuss Improvisation as a Way of Knowing: Towards a New Pedagogy of Notated Repertoire     Stephen Goss Stephen Goss’s music receives hundreds of performances worldwide each year. It has been recorded on over 80 CDs by more than a dozen record labels, including EMI, […]

GFA Vendor Expo

Fillmore Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Come check out the vendors at Guitar Foundation of America Convention! The Vendor Expo will take place in the Henry Fillmore Band and Nancy Greene Halls at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Vendors include: MicroTōne GuitarsProductions d’OZ/Doberman Sean Spurling Guitars Kevin J. Cope Vicente Carrillo Guitars Editions Henry Lemoine Wiseman Cases Ubach […]

Open Mic Night and FGF Ensemble Recital

Miami Conservatory of Music 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, United States

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. This Open Mic Night will feature a performance by the Florida Guitar Foundation's Guitar Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Corey Harvin.

July Open Mic Night

Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 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 […]

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