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GFA Schedule

GFA Schedule

For your convenience, we have posted the 2019 Guitar Foundation of America schedule of events on this website’s calendar. Please be aware that all times and locations are subject to change. We will do our very best to keep it completely updated and accurate, but...
Masterclass: Manuel Barrueco

Masterclass: Manuel Barrueco

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...

Lecture: Federico Sheppard

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...

Lecture: Michael Kudirka

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...

Lecture: Jonathan Godfrey

In this lecture, Jonathan Godfrey discusses Metric Dissonance in the Guitar Music of Joaquín Rodrigo.     Guitarist, composer, and arranger Dr. Jonathan Godfrey has been thrilled to call the Tampa Bay area home since 2012. Since then he has been honored to...
Irina Kulikova Technique Workshop

Irina Kulikova Technique Workshop

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...
Masterclass: Raphaella Smits

Masterclass: Raphaella Smits

Raphaella 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 soul of the music. Her solo recitals as well as her performances...

Lecture: Alan Hirsch and Thomas Kitka

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...
Zoran Dukić

Zoran Dukić

Between 1990-1997, Zoran Dukić won more competitions than any other guitarist. “the genius from Zagreb showed both technical brilliance and tenderness, with the artistic potential and expressive power of life itself. …This is a musician, not a...