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BFA Classical Guitar Performance, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
2012 - First Prize Classical Minds Guitar Competition, Houston, TX
2012 - Finalist Southern Guitar Festival & Competition
Outstanding Performance in Music, Interlochen Arts Academy
Milwaukee guitarist Ian is currently finish his BFA in Classical Guitar Performance under renowned guitarist Rene Izquierdo. He has won numerous awards including the First Prize at the 2012 Classical Minds Guitar Competition in Houston, TX. Ian has performed in masterclasses for acclaimed guitarists such as Lorenzo Michelli, Roland Dyens, Florian Larousse, Gabriel Bianco, Raphaella Smits, Jerome Mouffe, Marcin Dylla, Denis Azabagic and Jorge Caballero. He has been featured on radio shows and music festivals throughout Milwaukee and has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe. He has formally studied and performed classical, jazz and rock music and teaches all three styles.
Teach Assistant for Guitar Classes, UWM
Music theory tutor, UWM Music Department
Seven years of private teaching experience
Performer in the Rome Summer Music Festival, Rome Italy
Royal Academy of Music Guitar Series
Beginning Classical Guitar by Roger Humphrey
Flamenco Guitar by Juan Martin
In my teaching, I strive to help students find their own unique sense of musicality while sill giving them a solid foundation in technique , music theory and fretboard harmony. Having performed and competed throughout the U.S. and Europe, I am also able to coach students on how to cope with issues like performance anxiety.