Guitar Foundation of America Convention & Competition
University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral GablesBienvenidos a Miami! The GFA will be joining us at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music June 17-22, 2019. Check back here for updates. Local hosts: Dr. Federico […]
Ewa Jabłczyńska Technique Workshop
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral GablesEwa 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 […]
Lecture: Robert Trent
Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral GablesIn 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 […]
Lecture: Andrew Leonard and Matt Pidgeon
Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral GablesIn 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 […]
GFA Vendor Expo
Fillmore Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral GablesCome 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 […]
Laura Snowden & Les Frères Méduses
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral GablesHailed a ‘string sensation’ by BBC Music Magazine, British-French guitarist and composer Laura Snowden is acclaimed for her ‘poise and intensity’ (Guardian) and playing of ‘extraordinary depth’ (Strings, Classical Music […]
Luthier Showcase at the GFA
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral GablesCome 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 […]
Youth Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal
University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral GablesThis year, The GFA Youth Guitar Orchestra will perform a world premiere by popular UK composer Mark Houghton, his latest Guitarchestra No. 10, to open the evening concert of Marcin Dylla on Wednesday […]
Raphaella Smits
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral GablesRaphaella 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 […]
Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal
University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral GablesThe 2019 GFA Community Guitar Orchestra will perform a special arrangement of the final cut from the EMMY-award winning score to the Netflix mini-series Godless by Carlos Rafael Rivera. The […]
