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Lecture: Juan Oscar Azaret

In this lecture, Juan Oscar Azaret discusses “Those Mysterious Existences.”     For over two decades, Juan Oscar Azaret has been honing the craft of lutherie.  He has also been very involved with (and is now a board member and trustee) of the...

Les Frères Méduses Technique Workshop

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...

Lecture: Benjamin Lougheed

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...

Youth Social

A chance for the youth attending and competing at this year’s Guitar Foundation of America Convention and Competition to socialize and network, in a mock Happy Hour setting.

Senior Finals International Youth Competition

The Senior Finals for the Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition.   International Youth Competition PRIZES Senior Division (Ages 15–18) 1st Prize: $2,000* 2nd Prize: $1,000* 3rd Prize: $750* 4th Prize: $500* Other prizes awarded to all...