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Teacher Spotlight: Benjamin Johnson
As an active performer and teacher Mr. Johnson currently serves as the Head of the Classical Guitar Department, Director of Classical Guitar Ensembles, and Professor of Music Theory at Colorado State…
Teacher Spotlight: Steven Thachuk
Dr. Steven Thachuk is becoming known as one of Canada’s most outstanding young guitarists. He has appeared in recitals, as a chamber musician, and soloist with orchestras throughout North America, Great Britain…
Teacher Spotlight: Rene Izquierdo
Rene Izquierdo, a native from Cuba, graduated from the Guillermo Tomas, Amadeo Roldan Conservatory and Superior Institute of Art in Havana. In the United States, Mr. Izquierdo earned a Master…
Teacher Spotlight: Jonathan Roth
Jonathan Roth is a classical guitarist and composer from the Chicagoland area. He completed his undergraduate studies at Pepperdine University where he studied the guitar with Christopher Parkening. Afterwards, Roth…
Teacher Spotlight: Julian Gray
Julian Gray is recognized as one of the outstanding guitarists on the current music scene, performing in recital and as a chamber musician and concerto soloist. He has appeared at…
Teacher Spotlight: Bruce Holzman
Bruce Holzman, Associate Professor of Guitar at the Florida State University, has been Director of the Guitar Program since 1972. Holzman’s students have won many prestigious prizes in competitions worldwide, a…
Teacher Spotlight: David Starobin
David Starobin is the dedicatee of more than 350 new works which he has performed throughout the world, collaborating with ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, the National, Houston, San…
Teacher Spotlight: Jim Smith
James Smith (known as Jim Smith) was professor of music and chair of the classical guitar department at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. He is regarded…
Player Spotlight: Kai Narezo
Kai Narezo is a flamenco guitarist who has always had one foot planted in the Old World and the other in the New. His sound is a reflection of his…
Teacher Spotlight: Jose Tomas
José Tomás Pérez Sellés (born in Alicante, 26 August 1934 – 7 August 2001) was a Spanish classical guitarist and teacher. Considered a major influence on the evolution of classical…
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