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Masterclass with Meng Su

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

Multifaceted guitarist Meng Su is captivating audiences around the world with her stunning virtuosity and refined artistry. New York Concert Review called her performance “seemingly effortless and stunningly polished…. Add to that a beautiful – and fashionable! – stage presence and she is poised to be in high demand” while Classical Guitar Magazine wrote that […]

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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 […]

Lecture: Ioannis Theodoridis

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

In this lecture, Ioannis Theodoridis discusses "How a better anatomical understanding can assist guitar performance and pedagogy."     In recent years Ioannis Theodoridis has organised extensive winter and summer tours in Sweden, including 68 performances in 2014, and over 60 concerts in Greece in 2012 and 2013. Since 2015 he organises various recording projects for […]

Lecture: Bráulio Bosi

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

In this lecture, Dr. Bráulio Bosi discusses Guitar Technique and Injury Prevention     Born in Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil Dr. Bráulio Bosi has been playing guitar for 15 years, starting at the age of 13. He has won multiple instrumental awards and performed in many venues, theater productions, festivals and concerts throughout Brazil and the United […]

Lecture: Fábio Bartoloni

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

In this lecture, Fábio Bartoloni discusses “The Chant of the Carpideiras”: the most Brazilian étude by Heitor Villa-Lobos.

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 […]

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 […]

Lecture: Robert Trent

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

In this lecture, Dr. Robert Trent discusses the question “Can I improvise in Classic/Romantic Music? An introduction to Interpretation and improvisation in guitar music of the early nineteenth-century.”     Classical Guitar soloist, performer of chamber music and concerti, Robert Trent has performed on the continents of North and South America and in Europe. Dr. Trent […]

Lecture: Andrew Leonard and Matt Pidgeon

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

In this lecture, Andrew Leonard and Matt Pidgeon discuss The Pain Free Guitarist: Prevention & Recovery     Andrew Leonard Classical Guitarist Andrew Leonard has been called a "guitar phenomenon” by the Portland, Phoenix and his playing has been referred to as "spirited and convincing" in Soundboard Magazine and "inspiring...effortless style" in Northeast Performer. At age twelve, Andrew received his first guitar […]

Lecture: Thomas Kikta

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

In this lecture, Thomas Kikta discusses Mindful Learning in Practice and Performance     As a Classical Guitarist, Vocalist, Composer, Pedagogue, Producer, Audio Engineer and Author Thomas Kikta is a versatile artist who has been the director of the Classical Guitar and Recording Arts and Sciences at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. for thirty years. […]