Lecture: Andrew Leonard and Matt Pidgeon
Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesIn 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 […]
GFA Vendor Expo
Fillmore Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesCome 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 […]
Laura Snowden & Les Frères Méduses
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesHailed 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 Magazine). The first guitarist to graduate from the Yehudi Menuhin School, made possible by the Rolling Stones, she was invited by guitarist Julian Bream to […]
Luthier Showcase at the GFA
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesCome 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.
Lecture: Thomas Kikta
Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesIn 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. […]
Guitar Society Round Table at the GFA
Foster 263, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesGuitar Societies come together to confer on best practices in organizing and operating their non-profits.
Research Resources Round Table at the GFA
Foster 206, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesA discussion on research resources for the attendees conducting academic research.
GFA Vendor Expo
Fillmore Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Dr, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesCome 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 […]
Les Frères Méduses Technique Workshop
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesLes 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 […]
