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Zoran Dukić Technique Workshop

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

Between 1990-1997, Zoran Dukić won more competitions than any other guitarist. Dukić is one of the most distinguished classical guitarists of our time. His concert performances, whether as a soloist or accompanied by an orchestra, leave long-lasting impressions on audiences and critics alike. A typical review of one of his shows often sounds like this accolade […]

ICAC Preliminary

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

Fourth group of International Concert Artist Competition preliminary competition performances. PRIZES Rose Augustine Grand Prize: $10,000 Cash* GFA Sponsored International Concert Tour, including approximately 50 concerts throughout the United States, Canada,and Mexico. Naxos CD Recording Mel Bay Publication 3 year supply (52 sets a year) of D'Addario guitar strings in addition to Planet Waves guitar accessories […]

ICAC Preliminary

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

Fifth group of International Concert Artist Competition preliminary competition performances. PRIZES Rose Augustine Grand Prize: $10,000 Cash* GFA Sponsored International Concert Tour, including approximately 50 concerts throughout the United States, Canada,and Mexico. Naxos CD Recording Mel Bay Publication 3 year supply (52 sets a year) of D'Addario guitar strings in addition to Planet Waves guitar accessories […]

Lecture: Avril Kinsey

Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

In this lecture, Dr. Avril Kinsey discusses 320 Works for Classical Guitar by 72 South African Composers     Dr. Avril Kinsey is an award winning musician, published composer, author and lecturer. She is the Founding Director of CTA Music & Film.  She was awarded the degree Doctor of Music from Nelson Mandela University. She is the first […]

Masterclass: Marcin Dylla

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

The Guitar Foundation of America is hosting a Masterclass with Marcin Dylla in the Clarke Recital hall. Marcin Dylla was born in Chorzow in 1976 and received his first guitar lessons at the Ruda Slaska Music Conservatory in his native Poland. From 1995 to 2000 he studied at the Music Academy of Katowice with Adi […]

Inside the Artistry of Yamandu Costa

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

Inside the Artistry of Yamandu Costa: An evening of conversation and performance with Yamandu Costa and Shelly Berg.   Get Tickets

$35

Ewa Jabłczyńska Technique Workshop

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

Ewa Jabłczyńska began playing the guitar at the age of 7. In 2007 Jabłczyńska graduated with honors in Katowice Music Academy Karl Szymanowski led by prof. Alina Gruszka. Ewa holds a Habilitation degree in Guitar Performance and is currently teaching at the Institute of Music of Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa, Poland. Jabłczyńska is a laureate […]

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 […]

Luthier Showcase at the GFA

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

Come listen to the assorted guitars on offer by the Luthiers and vendors exhibiting at this year's GFA. Compare their tones and volume in the intimate Clarke Recital Hall at the University of Miami.

Educators’ Happy Hour

Come join us in fraternizing and networking at the GFA Educators' Happy Hour. Location TBD.