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Katherine Ahmann ’21 on risk-taking
June 29, 2021
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SFCM launches new Early Childhood Program
June 17, 2021
Music is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child: research shows that children as young as toddlers are impacted by their connection to music as well as their ability to learn an instrument and craft sounds for themselves. With this in …
Jason hainsworth
Recap: A Conversation About Juneteenth and Black Music
June 23, 2021
In honor of Juneteenth, SFCM hosted an Instagram Live discussion entitled “Giant Steps: A Conversation About Juneteenth and Black Music.” SFCM Executive Director of Roots, Jazz, and American Music, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and …
Jason hainsworth
Giant Steps: A Conversation About Juneteenth and Black Music
June 17, 2021
In honor of Juneteenth , SFCM is hosting an Instagram Live discussion entitled “Giant Steps: A Conversation About Juneteenth and Black Music.” SFCM Executive Director of Roots, Jazz, and American Music, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion …
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Trevor Weston Selected as Winner of First Annual Emerging Black Composers Project
June 16, 2021
Quotes from Guitarradas
“Thank you all for Guitarrada IV, it was very educational and informative. Your format is great -- all the attendees can enjoy this presentation regardless of their level of understanding of great guitars and luthiers. Id love for you to bring the …
Guitar Skills
Online Summer Programs Faculty: Mark Simons, Instructor Ages: 10 – 19 When: June 21 - July 9 M,W,F from 10 - 11:30 AM Tuition: $375 Application Deadline: June 1 Requirements: At least 6 months experience with acoustic guitar with a basic guitar chord …
L. John Harris Bio
Born in Los Angeles, California in 1947, L. John Harris fell in love with the classical guitar as a young teen. He studied with the beloved Los Angeles teacher, the Spaniard, Manuel Sanguesa. In grade school Harris had known and admired the young guitar …
José Romanillos 1987
José Romanillos 1987, Semley, England Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Maple Luthier and Torres scholar, José Romanillos, was born in Spain in 1932. His first guitar was made for himself in 1959. By the 1970s, after showing one of his early guitars to Julian …
Masaru Kohno 1976
Masaru Kohno 1976, Tokyo Top: Cedar Back & Sides: Brazilian rosewood Kohno changed guitar history in the mid-20th century by building quality Spanish-style guitars at prices and in quantities that gave Spain a run for it’s money. At his best, Kohno built …
Miguel Rodriguez 1984
Miguel Rodriguez 1984, Cordoba Top: Cedar Back & Sides: Rosewood This guitar was made by Miguel Rodriquez Jr. and contains a second label naming the guitar “La Maestra” (the school mistress) and dedicating it to Angel Romero. The dynasty begun by Miguel …
José Ramirez III 1972
José Ramirez III 1972, Madrid Top: Cedar Back & Sides: Rosewood A whole book could be written about this Ramirez 1a guitar, and many more like it, built in the Ramirez shop during the stewardship of José Ramirez III (1922-1995). This is the model inspired …
Manuel Contreras & Miguel Rodriguez 1971
Manuel Contreras & Miguel Rodriguez 1971, Madrid/Cordoba Top: Cedar Back & Sides: Rosewood Literally combining the Madrid style of luthier Manuel Contreras Sr. (1928-1994) with the southern Spanish qualities of the Miguel Rodriquez guitar-making dynasty, …
Hernández y Aguado 1969
Hernández y Aguado 1969, Madrid Top: Cedar Back & Sides: Rosewood Madrid luthiers Manuel Hernández (1895-1975) and Victoriano Aguado (1897-1982) were partners in a piano repair shop in the 1940s when they became intrigued with the art of guitar making. …
Manuel de la Chica 1968
Manuel de la Chica 1968, Granada Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood Manuel de la Chica (1911-1998) was first a cabinet maker, like many luthiers, before teaching himself to make guitars in the style of Santos Hernández in the 1930s. If not the father of …
Hermann Hauser II 1967
Hermann Hauser II 1967, Reisbach Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood It is not unusual for a multi-generational business—whether in craft or commerce—to grow in size through the generations. But often the first generation sets the standard for creativity …
David “Jose” Rubio 1965
David “Jose” Rubio 1965, New York Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood The English luthier David Rubio (1934-2000) was born David Joseph Spink in London. Leaving medical school in Dublin, he moved to Spain in the 1950s and became a flamenco guitarist and …
Ignacio Fleta 1965
Ignacio Fleta 1965, Barcelona Top: Spruce Back & Sides: Rosewood Barcelona became the hub of the guitar world in the early years of the 20th century—Segovia, Llobet, Pujol were all there– and great luthiers like Enrique Garcia and Francisco Simplicio …