Masterclasses

What is a masterclass? Typically masterclasses use pre-chosen performers, each presents a piece and then receives a 30-minute lesson from the teacher in front of a live audience. Our audience members attend for free.

CCGS presented a technique and master class with Gaëlle Solal. The video from the event is a valuable resource for taking any guitarist’s playing to the next level! The technique class includes topics ranging from healthy posture to reducing that pesky string squeak. The master class portion includes two players presenting pieces by Thelonious Monk and Astor Piazzolla. What a class!!!

We hope that you’ll also watch our master class with Jorge Caballero, presented by CCGS. The class was held at John Carroll University. The class featured four guitarists, playing classic works by Villa-Lobos, Torroba, Barrios, and Bach.

Click here to view all master class videos on the CCGS YouTube channel.

2018-19 Masterclasses

John Carroll University – Masterclasses
Many of this season’s masterclasses will be held at John Carroll University in LC 39 – O’Dea Conference Room of the Lombardo Student Center. The Lombardo Student Center is located near the South Belvoir entrance to campus, and the O’Dea Conference Room is down the hall from the JCU Bookstore. Find campus maps here and here.

October 20, 2018 at 11:00 am
Room LC 39 - O'Dea Conference Room - Lombardo Student Center at John Carroll University
1 John Carroll Boulevard
University Heights, OH 44118

With Ana Vidovic

This event is free to attend. Interested in playing for Ana Vidovic in this class? Email us at info@cleguitar.org to sign-up! Please note there is a $40 fee to play, and only a limited number of spots available.

Croatian guitarist Ana Vidovic has performed over 1000 concerts on 5 continents, including all of the world’s major cities, since her career began at the age of 8. Her 6 CDs, 2 DVDs, and flawless performances have earned her an enormous, loyal following worldwide.

We invite you to attend Ana Vidovic’s concert at 7:30 PM on 10/20/18, more details here. 

April 28, 2019 at 10:00 am
Room LC 39 - O'Dea Conference Room - Lombardo Student Center at John Carroll University
1 John Carroll Boulevard
University Heights, OH 44118

With Judicaël Perroy

This event is free to attend. Interested in playing for Judicaël Perroy in this class? Email us at info@cleguitar.org to sign-up! Please note there is a $40 fee to play, and only a limited number of spots available.

A native of Paris, France, Judicaël Perroy has become widely known as an extraordinary virtuoso classical guitarist and musician with several prizes to his credit. In 1997 he captured the prestigious first prize of the 15th Guitar Foundation of America International Competition, which served to launch his international career. This concert is a Cleveland debut.

We invite you to attend Judicaël Perroy’s concert on 4/27/19, more details here.