Ben Verdery’s Maui Class
Benjamin Verdery announces his 14th guitar class on the island of Maui in Hawaii from Wednesday, July 24 through Thursday, August 1, 2013. Joining him as guest teacher this year will be the renowned...
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Vladimir Gorbach in Pennsylvania
Russian-born classical guitarist, Vladimir Gorbach, thrilled a Scranton, Pennsylvania audience with pieces from his CD fresh on the heels of his winning the Guitar Foundation of America competition in 2011. The operatic-like “Rondoletto, Opus...
How much are we worth?
Just before the Olympics began in London earlier this year, there were several articles circulating about the International Olympic Committee’s approach to live musical entertainment at the games. The IOC took a hardline stance...
Christopher Gotzen-Berg
For nearly 20 years, Savage Classical Guitar Sponsored Artist Christopher Gotzen-Berg has shared his passion for the guitar through his performances, teaching, and original compositions. His concert programs include masterpieces from various Spanish composers,...
New laws allow instruments on airlines
After almost a decade of lobbying the US congress, the American Federation of Musicians has succeeded in getting legislation passed which allows instruments to be taken on US air carriers as carry-on baggage. Previously,...
An interview with Matthew McAllister
Matthew and I had the opportunity to perform and teach in a great festival in Lima. We had the chance to make a little interview. I hope you enjoy it! http://www.matthewmcallister.com/
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 of Music and an...
Guitar Hamilton Festival
Hamilton International Guitar Festival July 13-15, 2012 Featuring Jorge Caballero, Irina Kulikova, Laura Young, Gohar Vardanyan, Kevin Manderville, Shawn Pickup, Emma Rush, Will Douglas and Tim Phelan. Five concerts, masterclasses, private lessons, workshops and...
