USC Guitar Studio

03/02/2025

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting the incredible Jeremy Jouve! His concert was nothing short of amazing, and we had such a fantastic time in the masterclasses and throughout his visit. An inspiring musician and a truly wonderful person—thank you, Jeremy, for sharing your artistry with us!

10/27/2024

~ We were truly honored to host the phenomenal guitarist Marko Topchii last week. Our students had the privilege of learning from his expertise during an inspiring masterclass held in the beautiful Gallery at Kroger Center for the Arts. Marko's recital at the University of South Carolina School of Music was breathtaking—a performance filled with virtuosity and profound musicality that captivated everyone present. The evening concluded with a well-deserved standing ovation, a testament to his artistry and dedication. Thank you, Marko, for sharing this unforgettable experience with us!

10/15/2024

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Tonight and for free!

10/09/2024

~Aaaand we are back in action!

We are very excited to welcome the incredible guest artist Marko Topchii next week. On October 15th, from 1:30 pm to 6 pm, our students will have the opportunity to participate in masterclasses with Marko at the Koger Gallery. Then, on October 16th, he will take the stage for a solo recital at the Recital Hall, School of Music, UofSC.

*Both events are open to the public and free of charge.*

This is an amazing chance to witness one of the finest musicians in the world right here in Columbia. Don’t miss out!

Stay tuned for more updates on Marko and these special events.

05/07/2024

Congratulations to our student, Christopher McDonald, on his graduation! Best of luck with your future endeavors! 👏🎉

04/18/2024

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***Free Admission***

04/17/2024

Yesterday, our students had a recording session at the School of Music. They recorded a piece that our student, James West, wrote this semester. Come to his recital tomorrow at 4:30 PM in the Recital Hall at the School of Music, and listen to the premiere of this piece, and, of course, enjoy solo pieces in James's performance.

Free admission!

04/12/2024

What a week!

On Wednesday, April 10th, we hosted guest artists Jure Cerkovnik and Jake Hertzog, who conducted masterclasses, a pedagogy lecture, a clinic on applied harmony, and covered the basics of improvisation on the classical guitar with our students. At the end of the day, they performed an amazing concert on the beautiful avenue of College Street.

Thank you for this wonderful week!

Thanks to our professor Mak Grgić !

04/09/2024

Tomorrow, Wednesday April 10 at 7:30pm two young and bright talents coming from the world of classical and jazz guitar will visit Columbia SC to join forces in a performance called 'Strings on Fire'. Jure Cerkovnik, professor of classical guitar at University of Geneva, and Jake Hertzog, professor of jazz guitar at University of Arkansas, will feature popular and original music on the two instruments in a venue endorsed by the ColaJazz foundation.

This free concert will take place at 2123 College Street in Columbia.

04/08/2024

Congratulations to Michael Bunny on his wonderful final DMA recital!

04/07/2024

Get ready for Michael's recital!

TONIGHT at 7:30PM

Live stream link:

Program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12dOjMHvJnINJ_Aaldq_lIw2OzR4EwLk5/view?usp=sharing

04/06/2024

TOMORROW: Sunday, April 7, 2024

Our DMA student Michael Bunny will play pieces by Rodrigo, Walton and Granados on his Graduate Recital at School of Music in the Recital Hall.

Everyone, come and enjoy this beautiful music!