CCM Guitar Studio

Guitar thirsty public - Come hear the school year's final concert from the CCM Guitar Studio as Cameron Spicer gives his solo master's recital. He'll play both guitar (Rodrigo and his own music) and lute (Bach, Dalza, Dowland). This Friday, April 24th in Mary Emery Hall, Room 3250 at 5pm.

The CCM Guitar Ensemble had a blast playing on WAIF last night. Check the group out tonight (4/21) as they play their last concert of the season at Urban Artifact Brewery at 6:30. Thanks to John Carpenter for hosting us on WAIF!

Amazing solo recitals by CCM Guitar student recently. Tune in to WAIF 88.3 in Cincinnati tonight at 7 to hear them team up as the CCM Guitar Ensemble performs live on the air! You can also stream at: https://www.waifradio.org/listen

Guitar madness continues! Join us for fantastic free concerts this week, starting with YiChen Jim Cai's fantastic solo recital on modern and 19th century guitars this Friday. (He'll also do a set with a singer.) The following day, Malachi Giese will give us a recital featuring trios with violin, viola and guitar as well as solo music.

We have another event to be listed soon!

There are lots of fantastic CCM Guitar Studio concerts coming up this month, starting with Max Zajac's solo recital at 8:30 tonight, April 1st (no joke!) They've all worked hard and we'd love to see you at any or all of these incredible shows!

CCM Guitar Studio Concerts in April 2026

Wed., April 1st, 8:30pm - Max Zajac recital (Watson Hall, CCM)

Friday, April 17th, 6:30pm - Jim Cai Recital (Room 3250, Mary Emery Hall, CCM)

Sat., April 18th, 5pm - Malachi Giese Recital (Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, Wm. Howard, 103 William Howard Taft Rd, Cincinnati, OH)

Tues., April 21st, 6:30pm - CCM Guitar Ensemble, Flight 88 Concert Series (Urban Artifact in the Reliquary Room, 1660 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, OH)

Fri., April 24th, 6:30pm - Cameron Spicer Recital (Room 3250, Mary Emery Hall, CCM)

Dr. Nicholas Goluses from the Eastman School of Music visited campus to give an absolutely fantastic masterclass for CCM guitar students. Hear the maestro play for one and all today (Sun. 3/29) at Wyoming Fine Arts Center at 4pm. Info available at: https://www.cincinnatiguitarsociety.org/event-details/nicholas-goluses-in-concert

Mastering the guitar requires years of solitary practice, but becoming a professional musician requires a community of support.

Today, on Giving Tuesday, we invite you to be part of that community by supporting the Clare M. Callahan Guitar Scholarship at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Clare changed lives through her teaching. Now, you can keep the legacy alive through your giving.

In these times of great division, music heals. In a world that often seems so intent on wanting us all to feel anger and fear, it’s comforting to know just how many young people want to dedicate themselves to the art of joy and love.

The CCM Guitar Studio is one of the oldest in the US at one of the most prestigious colleges of music in the world. Any contribution helps to keep the strings ringing for years to come. Your donation ensures that deserving students can focus on what matters most: mastering their craft and sharing healing art with the world.

Give a young musician the opportunity to follow their dreams by supporting the Clare M. Callahan Guitar Scholarship today at:
https://foundation.uc.edu/donate?id=17d14b0a-2320-4858-a4f6-710d5bae3bef

TODAY IS THE DAY! It's your absolute last chance to apply to the CCM Guitar Studio for next year. Come be a part of one of the most supportive and innovative guitar programs in the world at one of the best conservatories in the US. Info at: https://www.ccm.uc.edu/areas-of-study/academic-units/strings/classical-guitar.html

Come join our crew! The University of Cincinnati CCM Guitar Studio is an inspiring and supportive environment that gives you the skills and knowledge to thrive in a musical career! The deadline to apply is December 1st. Learn more at: https://www.ccm.uc.edu/areas-of-study/academic-units/strings/classical-guitar.html