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Guitar Society Round Table at the GFA

Foster 263, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Guitar Societies come together to confer on best practices in organizing and operating their non-profits.

Petrit Çeku Technique Workshop

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

Petrit Çeku’s exquisite sensibility and expressiveness have attracted and engaged audiences worldwide. He has performed many recitals throughout Europe and North America and was a soloist with major symphonic orchestras such as Baltimore Symphony, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, State Hermitage Orchestra of St. Petersburg and Zagreb Philharmonic. He also appears regularly with the famed string ensemble […]

Research Resources Round Table at the GFA

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

A discussion on research resources for the attendees conducting academic research.

Lecture: Benjamin Lougheed

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

In this lecture, Benjamin Lougheed discusses "A Performance Guide to Roland Dyens' Jazz Arrangement"     Ben began his guitar study at the age of six with the esteemed Suzuki teacher Marylou Roberts. He then earned his Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, studying with department chair Julian […]

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.

Irina Kulikova Technique Workshop

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

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 Academic Capella in St. Petersburg, Schloss Mirabell in Salzburg, the Palau de la Musica in Valencia, the Musashino Hall in Tokyo and the Oriental […]

Lecture: Michael Kudirka

Foster 239, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

In this lecture, Dr. Michael Kudirka discusses Historical Tunings and Temperaments on Guitar: An Introduction to their Realization with Modern Microtonal Fretboards.     Dr. Michael Kudirka received his BM and DMA from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music where he studied with William Kanengiser, James Smith, and Brian Head, and his MFA […]

Lecture: Federico Sheppard

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

In this lecture, Federico "Frederick" Sheppard discusses the discovery and publication of the original Agustin Barrios Method for Guitar, and other original materials.     Luthier Federico Sheppard wears many hats other than building great guitars, which include his unique “Camino” models and replicas of the main concert guitars of Agustín Barrios Mangoré. He hosts […]

Masterclass: Manuel Barrueco

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

Grammy Nominated Manuel Barrueco is internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time. His unique artistry has been continually described as that of a superb instrumentalist and a superior and elegant musician, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts. His career has been dedicated to bringing the guitar to the […]