Microtonal Guitar Institute

Microtonal Guitar Institute Founded by Dr. Tolgahan Çoğulu / Honorary president is Dr. John Schneider / Organizing the guitar competition since 2016 / SPONSOR needed for the building

22/11/2025

Winners of the 9th International Microtonal Guitar Competition!Deadline for applying for 10th Microtonal Guitar Competition is 27th May 2026.1st Prize 50000 TL2nd Prize 30000 TL3rd Prize 20000 TL

The deadline for applications for the 10th International Microtonal Guitar Competition, organized by the ITU Turkish Mus...
08/11/2025

The deadline for applications for the 10th International Microtonal Guitar Competition, organized by the ITU Turkish Music State Conservatory and the Microtonal Guitar Institute with support from the ITU Development Foundation, is May 27, 2026.

The event, organized by ITU faculty member Prof. Dr. Tolgahan Çoğulu since 2016 and marking the world's first microtonal guitar competition, has given awards for 33 compositions and 38 arrangements. The competition is held in two categories: compositions and arrangements including the microtonal guitar.

Competition jury:
Bekir Küçükay, Fernando Perez, Golfam Khayam
John Schneider, Jürgen Ruck, Mak Grgic
Marek Pasieczny, Rich Perks, Safa Yeprem
Stephen Goss, Tolgahan Çoğulu, Tufan Kurdoğlu

For competition application requirements, please visit our website: https://www.microtonalguitar.org

Congratulations to Nate Chivers on winning the mention award at the 9th International Microtonal Guitar Competition whic...
28/06/2025

Congratulations to Nate Chivers on winning the mention award at the 9th International Microtonal Guitar Competition which is organized by the Microtonal Guitar Institute, sponsored by Microtonal Guitars Company and Sala Muzik.

Compositions Category
Mention Award - Windsor Jambs by Nate Chivers

Congratulations to Amir Mahmoudi on winning the mention award at the 9th International Microtonal Guitar Competition whi...
27/06/2025

Congratulations to Amir Mahmoudi on winning the mention award at the 9th International Microtonal Guitar Competition which is organized by the Microtonal Guitar Institute, sponsored by Microtonal Guitars Company and Sala Muzik.

Compositions Category
Mention Award - Persian Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in Chāhārgāh by Amir Mahmoudi

https://youtu.be/YUbDwYK7a5U?si=g2w7POGO9WwssVKU

Congratulations to Xavier Davenport on winning the mention award at the 9th International Microtonal Guitar Competition ...
26/06/2025

Congratulations to Xavier Davenport on winning the mention award at the 9th International Microtonal Guitar Competition which is organized by the Microtonal Guitar Institute, sponsored by Microtonal Guitars Company and Sala Muzik.

Compositions Category
Mention Award - Leaf Silhouette by Xavier Davenport

Congratulations to Mahmood Mohebzadeh on winning the 3rd prize at the 9th International Microtonal Guitar Competition wh...
25/06/2025

Congratulations to Mahmood Mohebzadeh on winning the 3rd prize at the 9th International Microtonal Guitar Competition which is organized by the Microtonal Guitar Institute, sponsored by Microtonal Guitars Company and Sala Muzik.

Compositions Category
3rd Prize - Bid-e Majnoon by Mahmood Mohebzadeh

https://youtu.be/50U8hyECrYk?si=luIAFIw_oP9GW_-S

Congratulations to Tony Italia on winning the 2nd prize at the 9th competition which is organized by the Microtonal Guit...
23/06/2025

Congratulations to Tony Italia on winning the 2nd prize at the 9th competition which is organized by the Microtonal Guitar Institute, sponsored by Microtonal Guitars Company and Sala Muzik.

https://youtu.be/PRvlQY9gRSw?si=x6s1SUR4GeGYlyMf

Congratulations to Matt Po***ck on winning the 1st prize at the 9th competition which is organized by the Microtonal Gui...
22/06/2025

Congratulations to Matt Po***ck on winning the 1st prize at the 9th competition which is organized by the Microtonal Guitar Institute, sponsored by Microtonal Guitars Company and Sala Muzik.

Compositions Category
1st Prize - Moss Study by Matt Po***ck in 31edo
Vibraphone: Andrew Bockman

https://youtu.be/9fVCsIlytE8?si=CMMelw2ie6mdOLMX

21/06/2025

Congratulations to all winners of the 9th competition which is organized by the Microtonal Guitar Institute, sponsored by Microtonal Guitars Company and Sala Muzik.Compositions Category

1st Prize - Moss Study by Matt Po***ck
2nd Prize - Puglia Phases by Tony Italia
3rd Prize - Bid-e Majnoon by Mahmood Mohebzadeh

Mention Award - Leaf Silhouette by Xavier Davenport
Mention Award - Persian Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in Chāhārgāh by Amir Mahmoudi
Mention Award - Windsor Jambs by Nate Chivers

Jury Members: Bekir Küçükay Fernando Perez Golfam KhayamJohn Schneider Jürgen Ruck Mak Grgic Rich PerksSafa Yeprem Stephen GossTolgahan ÇoğuluTufan Kurdoğlu

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