Artist Residencies

2024 Artist in Residence -

An Tran

Chicago-based classical guitarist An Tran, described as a “Vietnamese Guitar Virtuoso” by Austin Classical Guitar, spent three days in St. Louis visiting area schools and performing for students in October 2024! We were in awe of his artistry and masterful technique, as well as his personable engagement with students during his Q&A. What a treat for these students to have a professional guitarist perform at their school! A highlight from these performances included an epic piece composed about a Vietnamese folk tale, including impressive and gorgeous brush tremolo technique. We cannot thank Mr. An Tran enough for coming to St. Louis and sharing his beautiful artistry with students and young guitarists!

1 - 4: Larimore Elementary School students enjoyed a concert by An Tran, as well as a performance by the Larimore Lions Guitar Club, directed by Ms. Larissa Young and SLCG teaching artist Shuqing Ma.

5 - 7: Grand Center Arts Academy guitar students had a private performance and Q&A with An Tran with GCAA guitar program director Kirk Hanser.

8 - 9: Students at Washington Elementary in Normandy Schools Collaborative enjoyed a concert and Q&A by An Tran in their school's gym.

10 - 12: An performed and gave a short master class at McCluer North High School for a diverse group of students. The advanced guitar students performed 'Back in My Day,' a new piece from GuitarCurriculum.com, and received coaching from Mr. Tran.

2023 Artist in Residence -

Adam Levin

Prior to his concert on December 2nd, Adam Levin visited St. Louis schools for two days as part of an artist residency with Guitar Horizons programs!

Not only has Adam performed for students, the students have been able to perform for him and receive expertise coaching. What an amazing experience for these guitar ensembles! Our special guest was able to perform and teach in the following schools/institutions:

1. Gene Slay's Girls & Boys Club of Saint Louis

2. St. Louis Language Immersion School

3. Hazelwood Northwest Middle School Hazelwood School District

4. McCluer North High School in Ferguson-Florissant School District

5. Walnut Grove Elementary in Ferguson-Florissant School District

5. Grannemann Elementary School in Hazelwood School District

2022 Artists in Residence -

Duo Noire

Before their concert at The 560 Music Center, Duo Noire took a tour of St. Louis Schools performing for students in SLPS, Ferguson-Florissant, and Jennings school districts.

2019 Artist in Residence -

Ronald Radford

St. Louis Classical Guitar’s In-School Residencies bring dynamic and engaging performances to school audiences throughout St. Louis each year.

Our 2019 Residencies are now complete! Mr. Radford visited 12 schools throughout the St. Louis area reaching just over 1,600 students.

The 2019 In-School Residencies feature internationally acclaimed Flamenco guitarist, Ronald Radford. Ronald Radford brings to students the passion and inspiration of his Flamenco Guitar program from a lifetime of immersion in the Gypsy music & culture of Southern Spain. His school program titled ““The Power of Practice: How to be the best you can be!” demonstrates how the power of practice enables you to achieve your goals and dreams.

During this 45 minute presentation of haunting Spanish Gypsy melodies and dazzling Flamenco techniques, Ron shares his personal story that when you set goals, work hard and never give up, your possibilities are unlimited. This program contributes to the areas of Cultural understanding, Language, Music, Motivation and Character Education.

In this tour, Ron brings an even higher level of excellence, new music, and new stories from his European Summer concert tour in Paris, Berlin, Lausanne and 10 other cities in six countries. SLCG and Ron would love to include you in our 2019 In-School Residencies!

For more information about this program, please contact (314) 567-5566 or email info@stlclassicalguitar.org.