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Stephen Mattingly, D.M.

Stephen Mattingly
Instructor of Guitar
Eastman School of Music
Bachelor of Music, Classical Guitar Performance; Master of Music, Classical Guitar Performance
Hochschule für Musik Detmold
Künstlerische Ausbildung Reifeprüfung
Florida State University
Doctorate of Music, Classical Guitar Performance

About Stephen

Guitarist Stephen Mattingly has been warmly received by audiences in the United States, Europe, and Central America as a soloist and as a founding member of the Tantalus Quartet. His recent concert seasons include performances of Joaquín Rodrigo's Aranjuez Concerto with the Louisville Orchestra and world premieres with the Grawemeyer Chamber Players.

Mattingly enjoys a vibrant career directing classical guitar studies as Associate Professor of Guitar and String Area Chair at the University of Louisville, where he has been recognized as a distinguished professor for creative activity. His students are successfully earning top prizes in competitions and graduate awards at lauded programs across the U.S. and in Europe. The University of Louisville Guitar Studio typically includes 15-20 graduate and undergraduate students in degree programs including music education, music therapy, new media, and performance. Graduates of the University of Louisville guitar studio hold teaching appointments at the secondary and post-secondary levels.

Mattingly earned a Doctorate of Music and a Theory Pedagogy Certificate at the Florida State University under the instruction of renowned pedagogue Bruce Holzman. Prior to his doctoral studies, Mattingly completed a two-year residence in Germany where he was awarded an Artist Diploma while studying with Dale Kavanagh at the Hochschule für Musik Detmold. Mattingly also studied with Oscar Ghiglia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. Prior to his work in Europe, Mattingly studied with Nicholas Goluses at the esteemed Eastman School of Music where he earned a master’s and a bachelor's degree with distinction, a Certificate in Arts Leadership, and a Performer’s Certificate.

Recordings by Mattingly and by the Tantalus Quartet are available online at iTunes, CD Baby, and Soundset Recordings. For more information, visit Mattingly's website.

Academic Appointments and Teaching Positions

  • University of Louisville – Associate Professor of Music, 2016-present
  • University of Louisville – Assistant Professor of Music, 2012-2016
  • University of Louisville – Full-Time Term Lecturer, 2010-12
  • Jan Długosz University – Visiting Professor, summer 2019
  • Bellarmine University – Adjunct Faculty, 2008-11
  • Indiana University Southeast – Adjunct Faculty, 2009-10
  • Truckee Meadows Community College – Tenure-track instructor, 2007-08
  • Florida State University – Visiting Adjunct Professor, 2006-07
    Directed guitar ensemble and taught guitar history and literature course
  • Bainbridge College – Adjunct Faculty, 2005-07
  • Chipola College – Adjunct Faculty, 2005-07
  • Florida State University – Graduate Assistant, 2004-06

Principal Teachers

  • Bruce Holzman, Florida State University (2003-07)
  • Dale Kavanagh, Hochschule für Musik Detmold (2001-03)
  • Oscar Ghiglia, Accademia Musicale Chigiana (July 1999 and 2000)
  • Nicholas Goluses, Eastman School of Music (1996-2001)

Recordings and Reviews

  • Guitar Works by Grawemeyer Award Composers, SoundSet Recordings, Sept. 2019
  • Passages, SoundSet Recordings, Sept. 2016
    • Fanfare Magazine reviews (2017):
      • “Stephen Mattingly is a fine guitarist. He possesses a robust sound, but with no lack of sensitivity and imagination. He is a notable colorist, finding just the right tonal quality for each composition. Clearly Mattingly is an artist of taste and conviction. Mattingly gives… a virtuoso performance, filled with expression and an underlying angst. Stephen Mattingly is an artist to his fingertips.” – Dave Saemann
      • “ With no offense intended to Segovia or Bream fans, I find Mattingly’s performance of the [Suite Compostelana] every bit equal to his legendary predecessors. Stephen Mattingly is unquestionably a highly gifted guitarist, quite possibly one of the top four or five players on the scene today.” – Jerry Dubins
    • Sześć Strun Świat Magazine review (2017): “ I have listened to other recordings of the Suite Compostelana, of course including the historic recording of Andrés Segovia, every modern interpretation must compete with this recording…What are my conclusions? Mattingly doesn’t lose this challenge.” – Krzysztof Nieborak
  • Tantalus Quartet, Foolish Fire, Soundset Recordings, Dec. 2013
  • Matthew Cochran, Vapor Trail from a Paper Plane, Nov. 2013 - Collaborative ensemble member
  • Franz Schubert Complete Chamber Music with Guitar, Clear Note Recordings, Aug. 2007
  • Tantalus Quartet, June 2007
    • “Infectious rhythmic drive” —James Manheim, Allmusic.com
    • “[Tantalus Quartet is] breaking new ground in terms of their aesthetic. The angst is back…they're fun like driving around too fast on a borrowed Ducati. Think LAGQ on steroids (when steroids had a good connotation).” — Andrew Hull, Rosewood Review
    • "strong, nuanced, and textured performance with compelling dynamics and a beautiful sound” —Julia Crowe, Classical Guitar
  • A Chipola Family Christmas, Dec. 2007 — Collaborative ensemble member
  • Hands on Training Ensemble Series, Intermediate Level – Class Guitar Resources, June 2006

Media Appearances and Interviews

  • Newspaper
    • The Louisville Cardinal, October 2017
    • Jonesboro Sun, Feb. 28, 2016
    • North Lake Tahoe Bonanza, July 10, 2014
    • Tahoe Daily Tribune, July 9, 2014
    • La Prensa, June 10, 2014
    • La Prensa, June 9, 2014
    • Cookeville Herald-Citizen, April 2, 2013
    • Silesia Prezentuje, October 2012
  • Magazine
    • Presto: prosto o muzyce klasycznej (Simply about Classical Music) Sept.-Nov., 2014
  • Internet
    • Classical Guitar Insider, Nov. 23, 2021
    • WITN, July, 2017
    • Tahoe Culture, July 1, 2014
    • Go Tahoe North, July 10, 2014
    • Classical Guitar West, July 22, 2014
    • Soundboard, the Journal of the Guitar Foundation of America (International), Nov. 20, 2013
    • Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky), June 27, 2013
    • Tifton Gazette (Tifton, Georgia), Mar. 5, 2012
    • Tallahassee Democrat (Tallahassee, Florida), Oct. 15, 2011
    • Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky), May 22, 2011
    • “Six-string Education” by Teja Gerken – Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Nov. 2010
    • The New York Times, March 11, 2010
  • Radio
    • MPR (St. Paul, Minnesota), Nov. 15, 2015
    • Crisol FM (Panamá City) Panamá Radio, June 12, 2014
    • MPR (St. Paul, Minnesota), May 5, 2014
    • Radio Katowice (Katowice, Poland), Oct. 15, 2012
    • WFSU (Tallahassee, Florida), Oct. 15, 2011
    • MPR (St. Paul, Minnesota), Jan. 13, 2011
    • KUNR (Reno, Nevada), Feb. 5, 2008
  • Television
    • WLKY TV (Louisville, Kentucky) March 2020
    • WDRB TV, 2021
    • WHAS (Louisville, Kentucky), June 28, 2013
    • WDRB (Louisville, Kentucky), June 24, 2013
    • WAVE (Louisville, Kentucky), May 26, 2012
    • WDRB (Louisville, Kentucky), May 26, 2011
    • WALB (Albany, Georgia), Nov. 7, 2008
    • KOLO (Reno, Nevada), July 28, 2008
  • Publications
    • Class Guitar Method for Music Therapists (In Progress) - Method uniquely designed for music therapists, supported by sabbatical research term
    • Schubert Sonatas for Violin and Guitar, BIS Records, Fall 2018 -
      Authored CD linear notes for recording featuring Daniel Migdal and Jacob Kellermann
    • Matiegka, Wenzel, Franz Schubert, and Stephen Mattingly. Quartetto, D. Anhang II/2: after Matiegka's Notturno, op. 21 : for flute, viola, guitar and cello. Heidelberg: Chanterelle, 2011.
      Aug. 24, 2011
    • Schubert, Franz, and Stephen Mattingly. Works for male voice choir with guitar accompaniment. Heidelberg: Chanterelle, 2011. Aug. 24, 2011 - First publication of original works and arrangements of Schubert’s complete chamber music with guitar, including works for guitar with voice and string ensembles
    • Mattingly, Stephen, “Franz Schubert’s Chamber Music with Guitar,” Soundboard 33, nos. 1-2 (2007) Oct. 2007 - Authored largest article accepted to the journal of the Guitar Foundation of America.

Selected International Performances and Lecture Appearances

  • International Solo Performances
    • Sala Kameralna; Olesno, Poland, Nov. 19, 2017
    • Częstochowa City Art Gallery and Jan Długosz University; Częstochowa, Poland, Nov. 17, 2017
    • Ghana National Music Festival; Accra, Ghana, July 22, 2016
    • Ghana National Music Festival; Accra, Ghana, July 21, 2016
    • Music at The Shed; Oxford, England, United Kingdom, Oct. 4, 2015
    • Jan Długosz University; Częstochowa, Poland, Oct. 10, 2014
    • Club Unión Panamá; Panamá City, Panamá, June 12, 2014
    • Panamá International Guitar Festival; Panamá City, Panamá,
    • Espoo Music Academy; Espoo, Finland, Oct. 11, 2013
    • Tampere Guitar Festival, Finlayson Church; Tampere, Finland, Oct. 9, 2013
  • International Chamber Music Performances
    • U.S. Guitar Orchestra; New York, New York and France, June 22-July 2, 2019
    • Iserlohn International Guitar Symposium; Iserlohn, Germany – Faculty Member, July 23, 2018
    • Silesian Guitar Autumn, Theatr Mały; Tychy, Poland, Oct. 17, 2012
    • Radio Katowice; Katowice, Poland, Oct. 15, 2012
    • Iserlohn International Guitar Symposium, Oberste Stadt Kirche; Iserlohn, Germany, Aug. 16, 2012
    • Concert Artist Series, Sankt Viktor Cathedral; Schwerte, Germany, Aug. 14, 2012
    • Iserlohn International Guitar Symposium; Iserlohn, Germany – Faculty Member, Aug. 1, 2007
    • Süchtelner Vespernmusiken; Viernsen, Germany, July 27, 2007
  • International Lectures and Classes
    • Master class at Jan Długosz University; Częstochowa, Poland, Nov. 17, 2017
    • Master classes at GuitarArt Festival and Competition; Belgrade, Serbia, March 19-24, 2017
    • Ghana National Music Festival; Accra, Ghana, July 19-31, 2016
    • Silesian Guitar Autumn International Festival and Competition; Tychy, Poland, Oct. 14- 2, 2016
    • Master class at The Royal Conservatory of The Hague; Netherlands, Oct. 20, 2014
    • Conservatory of The Hague; Netherlands, Oct. 21, 2014
    • Master class at Silesian Guitar Autumn Festival; Tychy, Poland, Oct. 16, 2014
    • Master class at Jan Długosz University; Częstochowa, Poland, Oct. 11, 2014
    • “Franz Schubert's Chamber Music with Guitar”, Tampere Guitar Festival; Finland, Oct. 10, 2013

Selected National Performances and Lecture Appearances

  • National Solo Performances
    • Louisville Orchestra; Louisville, Kentucky, Mar. 24, 25, 26, 2022
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival; Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 16, 2021
    • Aaron Shearer Foundation Guitar Workshop; Zion, Utah, July 6-10, 2020
    • Youngstown State University; Youngstown, Ohio, March 22, 2019
    • Austin Peay State University Guitar Festival; Clarksville, Tennessee, Feb. 13, 2019
    • Kentuckiana Association of Musicians and Singers; New Albany, Indiana, July 6, 2018
    • New Music Festival, Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville Nov. 6, 2017
    • Green Valley High School; Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 7, 2017
    • University Nevada, Las Vegas; Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 6, 2017
    • East Carolina University Guitar Festival, July 16, 2017
    • University of Memphis International Guitar Festival; Memphis, Tennessee, Mar. 31, 2017
    • Indiana University Perdue University, Indianapolis; Indianapolis, Indiana, Jan. 26, 2017
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival, Comstock Concert Hall; Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 18, 2016
    • Appalachian State University; Boone, North Carolina, April 8, 2016
    • Faculty Recital, Comstock Concert Hall; Louisville, Kentucky, March 25, 2016
    • Murray State University; Murray, Kentucky, March 15, 2016
    • Kent State University, Stark; Canton, Ohio, Feb. 27, 2016
    • University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky, Nov. 19, 2015
    • Georgia State University; Atlanta, Georgia, Oct. 30, 2015
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival, Comstock Concert Hall; Louisville, Kentucky, May 21, 2015
    • Elizabethtown Community College, April 8, 2015
    • New Music Festival, Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville, Nov. 5, 2014
    • Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church; Incline Village, Nevada, July 11, 2014
    • Greater Cincinnati Classical Guitar Society; Cincinnati, Ohio, April 18, 2014
    • Orchestra Kentucky, SKyPAC; Bowling Green, Kentucky, Jan. 27, 2014
    • Marshall University; Huntington, West Virginia, Nov. 15, 2013
    • Clark County High School; Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 8, 2013
    • Bloomsburg University; Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29, 2013
    • New York Summer Music Festival, SUNY Oneonta; Oneonta, New York, July 10, 2013
    • Cookeville Guitar Society; Cookeville, Tennessee, April 5, 2013
    • Faculty Recital, Comstock Concert Hall; Louisville, Kentucky, March 25, 2013
    • “UofL Guitar Gala”, Clifton Center; Louisville, Kentucky, March 22, 2013
    • Rochester Guitar Club Concert Series, Tango Café; Rochester, New York, July 14, 2012
    • Austin Classical Guitar Society; Austin, Texas, March 24, 2012
    • Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas, March 20, 2012
    • Louisville Guitar Society, St. Francis Catholic Church; Louisville, Kentucky, March 12, 2012
    • Magic of Music Series, Louisville Boat Club; Louisville, Kentucky, Dec. 2, 2011
    • Concert and Evensong, Christ Church Cathedral; Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 13, 2011
    • Faculty Gala Concert, Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville, Aug. 27, 2010
    • Tennessee State University Classical Guitar Seminar; Nashville, Tennessee, July 17, 2010
    • Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall; New York, New York – Grawemeyer Award Concert, March 9, 2010
    • Faculty Gala Concert, Comstock Concert Hall; Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 12, 2008
    • Las Vegas International Guitar Festival, UNLV; Las Vegas, Nevada, June 20, 2008
    • Faculty Recital, Truckee Meadows Community College; Reno, Nevada, April 8, 2008
    • University of Louisville, Bird Recital Hall; Louisville, Kentucky, March 7, 2007
    • Valdosta State University; Valdosta, Georgia, March 3, 2007
  • National Chamber Music Performances
    • Guilford College and Univ. of Louisville Guitar Ensemble Concert; Louisville, Kentucky, April 13, 2019
    • Mid-America Ensemble Festival; Sundin Hall, St. Paul, Minnesota, March 30, 2019
    • Eastman School of Music, Hatch Recital Hall; Rochester, New York, July 20, 2018
    • Kosciuszko House; New York City, New York, March 26, 2017
    • Hartt School of Music; Hartford, Connecticut, March 25, 2017
    • Conrad-Caldwell House; Louisville, Kentucky, March 3, 2017
    • Faculty Woodwind Quintet Recital; University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 27, 2017
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival; Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 16, 2016
    • Guitar New Mexico Festival; Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 17, 2016
    • Arkansas State University; Jonesboro, Arkansas, March 1, 2016
    • Faculty Woodwind Quintet Recital; University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 23, 2016
    • Bethlehem Music Series; Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nov. 14, 2015
    • Faculty Gala Concert, Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 5, 2014
    • Middle Tennessee State University International Guitar Festival; Murfreesboro, Tennessee, May 30, 2014
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival, Comstock Concert Hall; Louisville, Kentucky, May 22, 2014
    • James Stroud Guitar Festival and Competition, Oberlin Conservatory; Oberlin, Ohio, March 14, 2014
    • Columbus State University Guitar Symposium, Legacy Hall; Columbus, Georgia, Feb. 22, 2014
    • New Music Festival, Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville, Nov. 14, 2013
    • Kentucky Music Teachers Association, Murray State University; Murray, Kentucky, Nov. 3, 2013
    • Society of Composers, Inc. Region IV Conference, Eastern Kentucky University, Oct. 19, 2013
    • Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) International Convention; Louisville, Kentucky, June 30, 2013
    • Guitar Foundation of America International Convention; Louisville, Kentucky, June 29, 2013
    • Guitar Foundation of America International Convention; Louisville, Kentucky, June 26, 2013
    • Kentucky Country Day School; Louisville, Kentucky, May 23, 2013
    • Niles Gallery, University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky, May 23, 2013
    • Clifton Center; Louisville, Kentucky, May 23, 2013
    • Riveria Theatre; Three Rivers, Michigan, Jan. 8, 2013
    • New Music Festival, Comstock Concert Hall; Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 8, 2012
    • Faculty Recital, Comstock Concert Hall; Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 29, 2012
    • Tennessee State University Guitar Seminar; Nashville, Tennessee, Oct. 26, 2012
    • Guest Artist Series, Elizabethtown Community College; Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Sept. 12, 2012
    • Faculty Gala Concert, Comstock Concert Hall; Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 7, 2012
    • The Temple Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom; Louisville, Kentucky, June 21, 2012
    • Treasure Coast Guitar Society, Palm City Cultural Center; Palm City, Florida, June 15, 2012
    • Spring into Summer Concert Series, Chipola College; Marianna, Florida, June 10, 2012
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival; Louisville, Kentucky, May 26, 2012
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival; Louisville, Kentucky, May 24, 2012
    • Guest Artist Series, Darton College; Albany, Georgia, March 8, 2012
    • First Tuesdays Series, Abraham Baldwin College, Tifton, Georgia, March 6, 2012
    • Florida Music Educators Association Conference, Lake High School; Tampa, Florida, Feb. 18, 2012
    • Murray State University; Murray, Kentucky, Feb. 3, 2012
    • Kentucky Flute Society Festival, Western Kentucky University; Bowling Green, Kentucky, Jan. 14, 2012
    • New Music Festival, Bird Recital Hall, University of Louisville, Nov. 8, 2011
    • New Music Festival, Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 7, 2011
    • Faculty Recital, Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 26, 2011
    • Seven Hills Guitar Series, Opperman Music Hall, Florida State University, Oct. 15, 2011
    • Guest Artist Series, Darton College; Albany, Georgia, Oct. 14, 2011
    • Guitar Concert Series, Niles Gallery, University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky, Oct. 8, 2011
    • Guest Artist Recital, Recital Hall, University of North Carolina; Greensboro, North Carolina Oct. 5, 2011
    • Brevard Music Center, First Mondays Concert Series; Brevard, North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2011
    • Lorca celebration concert, Niles Gallery, University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky, Sept. 30, 2011
    • Faculty Recital, Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 16, 2011
    • Louisville Guitar Society, St. Luke's Episcopal Church; Anchorage, Kentucky, Sept. 18, 2011
    • Loretto Motherhouse; Nerinx, Kentucky, Sept. 15, 2011
    • Faculty Gala Concert, Comstock Concert Hall, Univ. of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 26, 2011
    • Tennessee State University Classical Guitar Seminar; Nashville, Tennessee, July 22, 2011
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival, Bird Recital Hall, University of Louisville, May 26, 2011
    • University of Louisville Student Composer Recital, The Rudyard Kipling; Louisville, Kentucky, May 14, 2011
    • University Student Composers Concert, University of Louisville, Mar. 24, 2011
    • Second Annual UK Guitar Night, University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky, March 23, 2011
    • Artists and Lecturers Series, Lee Chapel; Stetson University; Deland, Florida, Feb. 18, 2011
    • Guest Artist Series, Claudia Crosby Theatre, Troy University; Troy, Alabama, Jan. 8, 2011
    • University of Louisville New Music Festival, Comstock Concert Hall; Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 8, 2010
    • Music by the Lake, Faith Lutheran Church; Waconia, Minnesota, Sept. 25, 2010
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival; Louisville, Kentucky, May 28, 2010
    • Brownsville Guitar Festival, University of Texas, Brownsville, March 26, 2010
    • MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall; Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 13, 2010
    • Grawemeyer Award Concert, Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall; New York, New York, March 9, 2010
    • Bellarmine University; Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 27, 2010
    • St. John’s Episcopal Church; Versailles, Kentucky, Feb. 26, 2010
    • University Cardinal Singers, University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 12, 2009
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Ithaca, New York, June 18, 2009
    • Nazareth College, Wilmot Hall; Rochester, New York, June 14, 2009
    • Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall; New York, New York, April 3, 2009
    • Troubadour Series, Wofford College; Spartanburg, South Carolina, March 19, 2009
    • Mostly Music Chicago, North Side Series; Chicago, Illinois, Dec. 14, 2008
    • Darton College; Albany, Georgia, Nov. 9, 2008
    • Albany Symphony Orchestra; Albany, Georgia, Nov. 8, 2008
    • Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival; Kings Beach, California, Aug. 3, 2008
    • New York Guitar Seminar, Mannes College; New York, New York, June 26, 2008
    • Loudoun County Public Schools; Loudoun County, Virginia, March 28, 2008
    • Apalachicola Historical Society, Trinity Episcopal Church; Apalachicola, Florida, Feb. 17, 2008
    • California State University, Northridge, Feb. 17, 2007
    • Acadia International Guitar Festival; Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, July 4, 2006
  • National Lectures and Classes
    • University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 2, 2018
    • University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 3, 2018
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention, University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, June 23, 2018
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention, University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, June 19, 2018
    • Columbus State University Guitar Symposium; Columbus, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2018
    • Univ. of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Guitar Workshop; Cincinnati, Ohio, July 12, 2015
    • Middle Tennessee State University Guitar Festival; Murfreesboro, Tennessee, May 31, 2014
    • American String Teachers Association National Convention; Louisville, Kentucky, March 8, 2014
    • Los Angeles Guitar Quartet pre-concert Lecture, Chamber Music Society of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Music; Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 17, 2013
    • “Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World”, Louisville Science Center, April 6, 2012
    • College Music Society, Pacific Regional Conference; Santa Barbara, California, March 15, 2008
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; California State University Dominguez Hills; Los Angeles, California, Oct. 21, 2007
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Columbus, Georgia, Oct. 14, 2006

Reviews of Performances

  • Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall; New York, New York – Grawemeyer Award Concert, March 9, 2010. Performance of Three Caprichos after Goya (2003/2004) by Brett Dean; New York Times review, March 10, 2010

Chamber Music Affiliations

  • Astral Duo (2011-present) - Kathleen Karr, flute and Stephen Mattingly, guitar
  • Tantalus Quartet (2006-present) - Founding member of this guitar quartet. Current membership includes Kristian Anderson, Adam Foster, Stephen Mattingly, Lynn McGrath

Professional Awards and Honors

  • 2021 Student Champion Award, Spring 2021
  • Nominated for 2021 Distinguished Faculty Award for Service, Spring 2021
  • Music Therapy Recognition Award, Nov. 7, 2014
  • ROSE Award in Recognition of Excellence in Customer Service, Nov. 10, 2011

Grants Funded

  • Recognized Student Organization Project Funding Grant, Fall 2021 - Grant to fund portion of University of Lousiville Guitar Festival guest artist fees
  • University of Louisville Faculty Development Grant, 2015 - Grant to fund research into online instruction and digital assessment for applied and class instruction
  • D'Addario Music Foundation, 2008, 2010-2015 - Secured funding ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 in support of Sierra Nevada Guitar Competition and the University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Youth Guitar Weekend
  • Florida Department of State Artist Enhancement Grant, 2006 - $1,000 grant to fund concert tour and promotional development

Clinics and Master Classes

  • Master Class at University of Louisville Guitar Festival; Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 15, 2021
  • University of Louisville String Summit; Louisville, Kentucky, June 20-25, 2021
  • Technique Workshop at Festival Internacional de Música de Cóbano (FIMCO); Costa Rica via Zoom, Jan. 2-8, 2021
  • Lecture on Source Materials for Class Guitar and Ensemble at Kentucky Music Educators Assoc. (KMEA); Louisville, Kentucky (presented online), Feb. 17, 2021
  • Aaron Shearer Foundation (online), Oct. 24, 2020
  • Interlochen Arts Camp Guitar Intensive; Interlochen, Michigan (virtual) June 29 - July 17, 2020
  • Etudes.co Virtual Masterclass, June 5, 2020
  • US Guitar Orchestra; New York, New York and France, June 22-July 2, 2019
  • Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) International Convention at University of Miami; Miami, Florida, June 20, 2019
  • Jan Długosz University; Częstochowa, Poland – Visiting Professor, June 1-15, 2019
  • Master Classes at Hochschule für Musik; Detmold, Germany, May 24-25, 2019
  • Master Class at Youth Performing Arts School; Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 25, 2019
  • Ensemble Coaching and Workshop at Eastern High School; Louisville, Kentucky, April 26, 2019
  • Ensemble Coaching and Workshop at Youth Performing Arts School; Louisville, Kentucky, April 19, 2019
  • Master Class and Technique Workshop at University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, April 13, 2019
  • Master Class and Technique Workshop at University of Minnesota; Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 29, 2019
  • Master Class at Youngstown State University; Youngstown, Ohio, March 23, 2019
  • Master Class at Noe Middle School; Louisville, Kentucky, March 10, 2019
  • Master Class at Austin Peay State University; Clarksville, Tennessee, Feb. 14, 2019
  • Kentucky Music Educators Association, All-State Guitar Orchestra Sectionals, Feb. 6, 2019
  • Ensemble Coaching and Workshop at Eastern High School; Louisville, Kentucky, Jan. 23, 2019
  • GFA International Convention at University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, June 21, 2018
  • Master Class at Columbus State University; Columbus, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2018
  • Master Class at University Nevada, Las Vegas; Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 6, 2017
  • Master Classes at East Carolina State University; Greenville, North Carolina, July 14-17, 2017
  • Master Class at Columbus State University; Columbus, Georgia, Feb. 23, 2017
  • Master Classes and Ensembles at Guitar New Mexico Festival; Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 17-21, 2016
  • Master Class at Appalachian State University; Boone, North Carolina, April 7-10, 2016
  • Master Class at Murray State University; Murray, Kentucky, March 15, 2016
  • Master Class at Arkansas State University; Jonesboro, Arkansas, March 1, 2016
  • Master Class at Kent State University, Stark; Canton, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2016
  • Master Class at University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky, Nov. 19, 2015
  • Master Class at Georgia State University; Atlanta, Georgia, Oct. 30, 2015
  • Clinic, Bryan Station High School; Lexington, Kentucky, April 28, 2015
  • Clark County, Nevada All-county Guitar Ensemble Festival, March 23-24, 2015
  • Florida Music Educators Association All-State Guitar Orchestra, Jan. 13-15, 2015
  • Clinic, Carver Elementary; Montgomery, Alabama, Nov. 21, 2014
  • Master Class at Troy University; Troy, Alabama, Nov. 20, 2014
  • Clinic, Clark County High School; Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 7, 2014
  • Master Class at The Royal Conservatory of The Hague; Netherlands, Oct. 20, 2014
  • Master Class at Silesian Guitar Autumn Festival; Tychy, Poland, Oct. 16, 2014
  • Master Class at Jan Długosz University; Częstochowa, Poland, Oct. 11, 2014
  • Clinic, Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival; Incline Village, Nevada, July 9-12, 2014
  • Master Classes, Panamá International Guitar Festival; Panamá City, Panamá, June 11 and 13, 2014
  • Master Class and Clinics, University of Louisville Guitar Festival, May 22-26, 2014
  • Master Class, Columbus State University Guitar Symposium; Columbus, Georgia, Feb. 24, 2014
  • Middle School Chamber Music Project, University of Louisville, Feb. 13, 2014
  • Master Class, Marshall University; Huntington, West Virginia, Nov. 16, 2013
  • Clinic, Clark County High School; Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 8, 2013
  • Master Class, Bloomsburg University; Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29, 2013
  • Master Class, Hochschule für Musik Detmold; Detmold, Germany, Oct. 14-15, 2013
  • Clinic/Festival, Suzuki String Institute, University of Louisville, June 17-21, 2013
  • Master Class, American String Teachers Association Convention; Louisville, Kentucky, March 7, 2014
  • Master Class, Indiana University Southeast; New Albany, Indiana, Jan. 10, 2013
  • Clinic, Greater Louisville Music Teachers' Association, University of Louisville, Nov. 3, 2012
  • Master Class, TN State University Classical Guitar Seminar; Nashville, Tennessee, Oct. 26, 2012
  • Master Classes, Iserlohn Guitar Symposium; Iserlohn, Germany, Aug. 16-19, 2012
  • Clinic, Suzuki String Institute, University of Louisville, June 4-8, 2012
  • Master Class and Clinics, University of Louisville Guitar Festival, May 24-28, 2012
  • Master Class, Abraham Baldwin College; Tifton, Georgia, March 6, 2012
  • Clinic/Festival, Florida Music Educators’ Association Guitar Ensemble Festival, Lake High School; Tampa, Florida, Feb. 18, 2012
  • Master Class, Murray State University; Murray, Kentucky, Feb. 3, 2012
  • Master Class, Florida State University; Tallahassee, Florida, Oct. 15, 2011
  • Master Class, Darton College; Albany, Georgia, Oct. 14, 2011
  • Master Class, University of North Carolina-Greensboro; Greensboro, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2011
  • Master Class, TN State University Classical Guitar Seminar; Nashville, Tennessee, July 21, 2011
  • Master Class, University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky, March 11, 2011
  • Master Class, Stetson University; Deland, Florida, Feb. 19, 2011
  • Master Class, TN State University Classical Guitar Seminar; Nashville, Tennessee, July 18, 2010
  • Master Class, University of Louisville Guitar Festival; Louisville, Kentucky, May 29, 2010
  • Master Class, Brownsville Guitar Festival, University of Texas, Brownsville March 27, 2010
  • Master Class, Nazareth College, Wilmot Hall; Rochester, New York, June 14, 2009
  • Master Class, Darton College Guitar Workshop; Albany, Georgia, Nov. 9, 2008
  • Clinic, New York Guitar Seminar, Mannes College; New York, New York, June 27, 2008
  • Master Class, Las Vegas International Guitar Festival, UNLV; Las Vegas, Nevada, June 21, 2008
  • Clinic/Festival, Loudoun County Public Schools; Loudoun County, Virginia, March 29, 2008
  • Master Class, University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, March 8, 2007
  • Master Class, Valdosta State University; Valdosta, Georgia, March 3, 2007
  • Master Classes, Acadia International Guitar Festival; Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada, July 5 and 6, 2006


Guest Artist Clinics and Master Classes Hosted

  • Celil Refik Kaya, Feb. 15, 2022
  • Xavier Jara, Oct. 16, 2021
  • Marcin Dylla, Nov. 19, 2019
  • Kupiński Duo, March 30, 2015
  • Anton Baranov, Mar. 9, 2015
  • Nicholas Goluses, Jan. 23, 2015
  • Duo Damiana, March 8, 2014
  • Ana Vidovic, Sept. 8, 2014
  • Kupiński Duo, Jan. 22, 2014
  • Stephen Aron, Sept. 20, 2013
  • Amadeus Duo, April 16, 2013
  • Marcin Dylla, March 29, 2013
  • Zebulon Turrentine, Jan. 16, 2013
  • Martha Masters, Nov. 9, 2012
  • Assad Duo, Nov. 8, 2012
  • Duo Spiritoso, Sept. 14, 2012
  • Matthew Hinsley, May 3, 2012
  • Oscar Ghiglia, April, 4, 2012
  • Petar Kodzas, Feb. 17, 2012
  • Goran Ivanovic, March 30, 2011
  • Martha Masters, Mar. 19, 2011
  • Andrew Zohn, Sept. 18, 2009
  • Dieter Hennings, Nov. 20, 2010
  • Duo Montagnard, Oct. 14, 2010

Teaching Activities

  • Courses taught
    • University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, 2008-present
      • Undergraduate Major Applied Study Guitar – MUS 103-404
      • Undergraduate Principal Applied Study Guitar – MUS 111-412
      • Undergraduate and Graduate Guitar Ensemble – MUS 119/519
      • Undergraduate Secondary Applied Study Guitar – MUS 121-422
      • Undergraduate Arts Instrument Guitar – MUS 125-426
      • Undergraduate Functional Study Guitar – MUS 133-433
      • Beginning Class Guitar – MUS 152
      • Class Guitar I – MUS 217
      • Class Guitar II – MUS 218
      • Graduate Functional Study Guitar – MUS 533
      • Guitar Pedagogy – MUS 538-08
      • Guitar Literature – MUS 563-03
      • Graduate Major Applied Study Guitar – MUS 603-614
      • Business Aspects of Studio Teaching – MUS 677-01
      • Special Topics Courses:
      • International Competition Preparation – MUS 691
      • Transcription and Fretboard Harmony – MUS 691-02
      • Fundamentals of Music I – MUS 091
      • Theory and Musicianship I – MUS 141
      • Theory and Musicianship II – MUS 142
    • Bellarmine University; Louisville, Kentucky, 2008-2011
      • Classical Guitar I - IV – MUSI 171-472
      • Rock Guitar I - III – MUSI 181-381
      • Guitar Ensemble – MUSE 135
      • Introduction to Music Theory – MUSC 100
      • Music Theory III – MUSC 201
      • Music Theory IV – MUSC 202
    • Indiana University Southeast; New Albany, Indiana, 2009-2010
      • Beginning Guitar Class – MUS-L 101
      • Intermediate Guitar Class – MUS-L 102
      • Applied Lessons Guitar – MUS-L 200
    • Truckee Meadows Community College; Reno, Nevada, 2007-2008
      • Class Guitar I – MUS 107
      • Class Guitar II – MUS 108
      • Applied Guitar Principal – MUSA 115
      • Guitar Ensemble – MUSE 153
      • Music Appreciation (Classroom and Online) – MUS 121
      • Music Theory I – MUS 203
      • Music Theory II – MUS 204
      • Sight-singing I – MUS 211
      • Sight-singing II – MUS 212
    • Florida State University; Tallahassee, Florida, 2004-2007
      • Guitar History and Literature – MUL 5435
      • Classical Guitar Ensemble – MUN 2480
      • Applied Guitar Preparatory – MVS 1016
      • Applied Guitar Principal – MVS 1316-3336
    • Chipola College; Marianna, Florida, 2005-2007
      • Beginning/Intermediate Class Guitar – MVS 1116
      • Student Repertoire Class – MVS 1216
      • Applied Music Preparatory – MVS 1011
      • Applied Guitar Principal – MVS 1316-2326
    • Bainbridge College; Bainbridge, Georgia, 2005-2007
      • Applied Music Guitar – MUSC 1114
  • Selected academic support activities
    • Academic Advisor, String Graduate Students Fall 2020-present
    • Curriculum Development, Advanced Classical Guitar Pedagogy Fall, 2013 - Developed new course in collaboration with entire string faculty as part of the string pedagogy graduate degree program
    • Curriculum Development, Music Theory Boot Camp Summer, 2013 - Designed and implemented a review series of three-hour sessions for entering freshmen covering elements of fundamentals

Administrative Assignments

  • String Area Coordinator, Fall 2021-present
    • Coordinate activities and operations for the string area faculty and students
    • Active administration of string area initiatives including String Summit and String Preparatory Center
    • Advise all string graduate students on academic curriculum
  • Director of the University of Louisville Community Music Program 2010-2016
    • Advise parents and students on program offerings and studio placement
    • Coordinate administrative staff and faculty issues
    • Design and implement programs and special events
    • Interview and hire new faculty
    • Instructional duties as needed
    • Manage program budget, documents, events, and instructional schedule
    • Website content
    • Supervise faculty
  • International Guitar Symposium; Germany – Director’s Assistant 2000-04
    • Administrative and advisory assistance for international participants

Faculty Development Activities

  • Workshops and Seminars
    • “Celebration of Teaching and Learning Workshops,” Feb. 11, 2021
    • “Dean’s Forum on Educational Excellence,” Spring 2021
    • “Celebration of Teaching and Learning Workshops,” Feb. 12, 2016
    • “Assistant Professor Faculty Development Workshops,” Spring, 2015
    • “Recognizing Engaged Scholarship for Promotion & Tenure: Lessons for the University of Louisville”, University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 10, 2013
    • “The Inside Scoop on Outside Funding”, University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 15, 2013
    • “What Makes a College Teacher Great?”, University of Louisville; Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 30, 2012
  • Conference Attendance
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Miami, Florida, June 17-21, 2019
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Louisville, Kentucky, June 18-23, 2018
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Los Angeles, California, June 19-24, 2017
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Denver, Colorado, June 20-25, 2016
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 23-28, 2015
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Louisville, Kentucky, June 25-30, 2013
    • Iserlohn International Guitar Festival; Iserlohn, Germany, August, 9-19 2012
    • Columbus State University Guitar Symposium; Columbus, Georgia, Feb. 25-27, 2012
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Columbus, Georgia, June 28-July 3, 2011
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Austin, Texas, June 22-27, 2010
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Ithaca, New York, June 16-21, 2009
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; San Francisco, California, Aug. 5-11, 2008
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Los Angeles, California, Oct. 16-21, 2007
    • Iserlohn International Guitar Festival; Iserlohn, Germany, August 1-8, 2007
    • Guitar Foundation of America Convention; Columbus, Georgia, Oct. 10-15, 2006
    • Acadia International Guitar Festival; Wolfville, Canada July 3-8, 2006

Professional Service

  • Adjudication
    • Kentucky Music Educators Association, Solo and Ensemble Festival Feb. 12, 2022
    • Twisted Spruce Guitar and Composition festival and competition; (presented online), Sept. 2021
    • Advanced Placement Exam in Music Theory (online), June 15-21, 2020
    • Columbus State University Guitar Symposium; Columbus, Georgia, Feb., 2014-2020
    • Kentucky Music Educators Association, Solo and Ensemble Festival, Spring 2015-2019
    • Clark County, Nevada All-county Guitar Ensemble Festival, March 12-13, 2018
    • University of Memphis International Competition; Memphis, Tennessee, March 30, 2017
    • GuitarArt Festival and Competition; Belgrade, Serbia, March 19-24, 2017
    • Silesian Guitar Autumn International Festival and Competition; Tychy, Poland, Oct. 14-2, 2016
    • Appalachian State University Guitar Festival; Boone, North Carolina April 7-10, 2016
    • Clark County, Nevada All-county Guitar Ensemble Festival, March 23-24, 2015
    • Florida Music Educators Association All-state Guitar Orchestra, Jan. 13-15, 2015
    • Silesian Guitar Autumn International Festival and Competition; Tychy, Poland, Oct. 11-18, 2014
    • Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival and Competition; Incline Village, Nevada, July 9-12, 2014
    • Middle Tennessee State University International Guitar Festival; Murfreesboro, Tennessee, May 29-31, 2014
    • James Stroud Guitar Festival and Competition, Oberlin Conservatory; Oberlin, Ohio, March 14, 2014
    • Columbus State University Guitar Symposium; Columbus, Georgia, Feb. 22-24, 2014
    • Fryberger Greek Sing; Louisville, Kentucky, March 2, 2013
    • KMEA District Solo and Ensemble Festival; Louisville, Kentucky, Feb. 16, 2013
    • Silesian Guitar Autumn International Festival and Competition; Tychy, Poland, Oct. 13-20, 2012
    • Iserlohn International Guitar Symposium, Oberste Stadt Kirche; Iserlohn, Germany Aug. 9-11, 2012
    • Columbus State University Guitar Symposium; Columbus, Georgia, Feb. 25-27, 2012
    • KMEA District Solo and Ensemble Festival; Louisville, Kentucky, Nov. 12, 2011
    • Silesian Guitar Autumn International Festival and Competition; Tychy, Poland, Oct. 10-17, 2010
    • Iserlohn International Guitar Symposium; Iserlohn, Germany, Aug. 1, 2007
  • Organizer/Host of Events
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition Oct. 16-18, 2020
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition, Oct. 15-17, 2019
    • Andrew Zohn, Professor at Columbus State University; masterclass, Apr. 15, 2019
    • Concert and Master Class, Lily Afshar, March 4, 2019
    • Gohar Vartanyan, Armenian guitarist; concert and masterclass, Feb. 27-28, 2019
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition, Sept. 14-16, 2018
    • Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) International Convention and Competition, June 18-23, 2018
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition, Sept. 14-17, 2017
    • Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) Regional Symposium, March 19, 2017
    • Nicholas Goluses, Dec. 6, 2016
    • Oscar Ghiglia, Oct. 14, 2016
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition, Sept. 16-18, 2016
    • Ekachai Jerakul, Oct. 8, 2015
    • Roland Dyens, Oct. 2, 2015
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition, May 21-25, 2015
    • Duo Damiana, March 8, 2015
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition, May 22-26, 2014
    • Clinic/Festival, Classical Guitar Institute, SUNY Oneonta; Oneonta, New York, July 2012-present
    • Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) International Convention and Competition, June 25-30, 2013
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition, May 24-28, 2012
    • Duo Spiritoso, Sept. 13, 2012
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition, May 26-30, 2011
    • University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition, May 27-31, 2010
    • Duo Montagnard recital and master class, Oct. 14, 2010
    • Andrew Zohn, Guest Artist Recital; University of Louisville, Sept. 17, 2009
    • Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival and Competition, Competition Director, Aug. 1-3, 2008
  • Committee Work
    • School of Music Committees
      • Standing Faculty Committee, Scholarship Committee, Fall 2015-2020 (Committee chair from Fall 2018 - Spring 2020)
      • String Preparatory Center, Interim chair, Fall 2020-present
      • Standing Faculty Committee, Student Grievance Committee, Fall 2015-present
      • Ad Hoc Committee, Guest Artist Committee, Fall 2015-present
      • Ad Hoc Committee, Music Office Staff Search Committee, Spring 2019
      • Ad Hoc Committee, Community Music Program (CMP) Review Committee, Fall 2019-Spring 2020
      • Ad Hoc Committee, Music Therapy Search Committee, Fall 2017-Spring 2018
      • Ad Hoc Committee, Theory Search Committee, Spring 2016-2017
      • Personnel Committees, Fall 2017-present
      • Pre-tenure Review Committee, Fall 2015, 2018, 2020
      • Ad Hoc Committee, Jury Assessment Digitization, Fall 2015-2017
      • Standing Faculty Committee, Faculty Committee, Fall 2012-Spring 2015
      • Ad Hoc Committee, Theory Search Committee, Spring 2013
      • Ad Hoc Committee, Administrative Reorganization Committee, Fall 2012
    • University-Wide Committees
      • Sustainability Council, Fall 2019-present
      • School of Music Dean Search Committee, Fall 2018-Spring 2019
      • Belknap Academic Classroom Building Use, Fall 2017-Spring 2018
      • Quality Enhancement Plan Committee, Spring 2015-2018
      • Minors on Campus Workgroup, Task Force Member, Fall 2012-Spring 2016
      • Creativity to Community Workgroup, Fall 2012

Professional Affiliations

  • American String Teachers Association, ASTA 2013-present
  • Chamber Music Society of Louisville, 2013-present
  • National Association for Music Education, 2011-present
  • American Association of University Professors (AAUP), 2010-present
  • Kentucky Music Educators Association, 2010-present
  • Louisville Guitar Society, 2010-present
  • Chicago Classical Guitar Society, 2008-2011
  • College Music Society, 2006-present
  • Guitar Foundation of America, 1996-present
  • Sierra Nevada Guitar Society, 2007-2008

Service to Music Organizations

  • Guitar Foundation of America Board of Trustees; Los Angeles, California, April 2015-2020
    • Elected as Board Chair in Apr., 2015
  • Kentucky Music Educators Association, Guitar Council, Summer 2018-present
  • Association of Guitarists at the University of Louisville Fall 2016-present
    • Faculty mentor for this campus-wide Recognized Student Organization
  • Kentucky Department of Education, Performing Arts Pathways Project, March 2, 2015
  • Clifton Center Board of Directors, Board Member; Louisville, Kentucky, Oct., 2014-2018
  • Chamber Music Society of Louisville, Board of Directors; Louisville, Kentucky, July 1, 2013-present
  • Macauley Competition Director (2015-2019)
  • Secretary and assistant to the Macauley Competition (2013-2015)
  • Clifton Center Artistic Advisory Committee; Louisville, Kentucky, Jan. 1, 2013-present
  • Guitar Foundation of America; Los Angeles, California, Aug. 2012-present
  • Louisville Guitar Society, Officer, Board of Directors; Louisville, Kentucky, July 1, 2009-present
    • President (2009-2016)
    • Artistic Director (2016-president)
  • D’Addario Strings and Accessories 2007-present
    • Performing Artist Endorsement along with Tantalus Quartet, promotional recordings, and interviews
  • Youth Performing Arts School, Volunteer Instructor; Louisville, Kentucky, Jan.1, 2010-June 6, 2014
  • Guitar Foundation of America, Volunteer; Los Angeles, California, Spring 2013
  • Guitar Foundation of America Convention, Volunteer; Columbus, Georgia, June 28-July 3, 2011
  • Guitar Foundation of America, Convention Manager, 2009-10
  • Guitar Foundation of America, Director of Development and Membership, 2007-09
  • Sierra Nevada Guitar Society, Competition Director; Lake Tahoe, California, 2007-09
  • Artistic Director, St. Luke’s Fine Arts Concert Series; Marianna, Florida, 2005-07

Community Service

  • Give A Jam, Clifton Center; Louisville, Kentucky, Dec. 20, 2012
  • Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Benefit Concert, Heeren Hall, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Louisville, Kentucky, April 2, 2011
     

B.M., Classical Guitar Performance - Eastman School of Music
M.M., Classical Guitar Performance - Eastman School of Music
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