NY Guitar Seminar

NY Guitar Seminar June 29-July 2, 2026
https://www.newyorkguitarseminar.com/ All levels are accepted.

The New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes—now in its 22nd edition—is a premier international event where guitar lovers of all ages and levels of advancement come together for a week of intensive technical and musical training featuring over 50 hours of interactive events. Our “Hands-On” workshops and numerous performance opportunities for all participants set the stage for a thrilling week of guitar e

xcellence in New York City at this internationally-acclaimed annual program. The New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes is open to college, graduate, high school and elementary students, professional teachers and performers, adult amateurs, and classical guitar lovers of all ages seeking to broaden their musical horizons.

07/15/2026

What an honor to have Sergio Assad join us for the guitar seminar this year. Plus so many other wonderful faculty, staff, and of course participants. Cant wait till 2027!!!

07/10/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who made NYGS 2026 such a memorable year!

It was a true privilege to come together in celebration of Sérgio Assad | Guitarist & Composer and his extraordinary music. Having him conduct the NY Guit-orchestra and lead a special masterclass on his works was an unforgettable experience.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful Berta Rojas for her inspiring concert and masterclasses. Her artistry and generosity made this year’s seminar even more special.

Most of all, thank you to every participant who brought your musicianship to NYGS. Your enthusiasm is what makes this community so special and your presence is what made this year’s seminar such a success.

We can’t wait to welcome you back next year!

07/02/2026

Tonight at 7:30 PM, join us in Lang Recital Hall at Hunter College for a performance of The Walls featuring the NY Guit-orchestra.

Composed by Maestro Sergio Assad, the work will be conducted by the composer himself and feature soloist Penelope Shvarts. We hope to see you there!

Tickets available at: www.NewYorkGuitarSeminar.com

Day 4 of 2026 New York Guitar Seminar9:00 to 10:30 AMRound Table Discussion & Q&A11:00 AM to 12:00 PMGuit-Orchestra Rehe...
07/02/2026

Day 4 of 2026 New York Guitar Seminar

9:00 to 10:30 AM
Round Table Discussion & Q&A

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Guit-Orchestra Rehearsal with Sergio Assad

1:30 to 4:00 PM
Master Classes with Gabriel Handy, Laura Oltman, and Michael Newman

4:30 to 6:00 PM
Hands-On Workshop with Sergio Assad

7:30 PM
Monday Concert: The Walls featuring Sergio Assad, the NYGS Guit-Orchestra, and soloist Penelope Shvarts in Lang Recital Hall.

Day 3 Schedule of the 2026 New York Guitar Seminar9:00 to 10:30 AMTechnique Warm-Up (LIVEstream) with Matt Pidi11:00 AM ...
07/01/2026

Day 3 Schedule of the 2026 New York Guitar Seminar

9:00 to 10:30 AM
Technique Warm-Up (LIVEstream) with Matt Pidi

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Guit-Orchestra Rehearsal with Sergio Assad

12:00 to 1:30 PM
Luthier Displays in the Appel Lobby (and throughout the day)

1:30 to 4:00 PM
Master Classes with Mariano Aguirre, Tali Roth, João Luiz, and Laura Oltman

4:30 to 6:00 PM
Multi-Media Workshop: The Art of Collaboration with Sergio Assad & João Luiz

7:30 PM
Special Masterclass with Sergio Assad at the CUNY Graduate Center

06/30/2026

THURSDAY, JULY 2 AT 7:30 PM the NYGS Guit-Orchestra will be performing “The Walls” composed and conducted by Sergio Assad Sérgio Assad | Guitarist & Composer

Alongside Maestro Assad will be featured soloist Penelope Shvartz Penelope Shvarts

This concert also includes solo and ensemble participant performances, plus the World Premiere performance of Flying Kites for Guitar Quartet by Sergio Assad.

Join us at Lang Recital Hall in Hunter College at 7:30 July 2nd!

Yenne Lee Michael Newman Sara Overholt José Maldonado Michael Andriaccio Mariano Aguirre Tali Roth

Day 2 at the 2026 New York Guitar Seminar!Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday:9:00 to 10:30 AMTechnique Warm-Up Livestrea...
06/30/2026

Day 2 at the 2026 New York Guitar Seminar!

Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday:

9:00 to 10:30 AM
Technique Warm-Up Livestream with Matt Pidi

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Guit-Orchestra Rehearsal with Sergio Assad

12:00 to 1:30 PM
Visit the Luthier Displays in the Appel Lobby and meet the builders behind their instruments.

1:30 to 4:00 PM
Master Classes with Yenne Lee, Michael Andriaccio, and Sara Overholt

4:30 to 6:00 PM
Hands-On Workshop with Mariano Aguirre

7:30 PM
Tuesday Evening Concert at the CUNY Graduate Center featuring Berta Rojas, the Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo, and Ana María Rosado.

Day One at the 2026 New York Guitar Seminar!9:00-10:30 AMRegistration, welcome, and orientation.11:00 AM-12:00 PMGuit-Or...
06/29/2026

Day One at the 2026 New York Guitar Seminar!

9:00-10:30 AM
Registration, welcome, and orientation.

11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Guit-Orchestra rehearsal.

12:00-1:30 PM
Visit the luthier displays in the Appel Lobby.

1:30-4:00 PM
Master classes with Berta Rojas, João Luiz, José Maldonado, and Michael Newman.

4:30-6:00 PM
Hands-on workshop with Berta Rojas.

7:30 PM
Monday Evening Concert at the Americas Society at the DiMenna Center for Music featuring Eduardo Gutterres, Alan Liu, and Henrique Carvalho.

Tickets for the evening concert are available through the Americas Society.

https://www.as-coa.org/events/new-york-guitar-seminar-music-sergio-assad

06/28/2026

Tomorrow begins the 26th iteration of the New York Guitar Seminar! We will kick off the week with an amazing concert by Alan Liu here, as well as Eduardo Gutterres and Henrique Carvalho at the Americas Society DiMenna Center for Music.

Be sure to check out all our concerts for the week, including a concert by Berta Rojas Tuesday, June 30th @7:30pm.

See you there!

Info at www.NewYorkGuitarSeminar.com

You don’t want to miss out on seeing world renowned classical guitarist BERTA ROJAS! Alongside Ana María Rosado and the ...
06/27/2026

You don’t want to miss out on seeing world renowned classical guitarist BERTA ROJAS! Alongside Ana María Rosado and the Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo.

This Tuesday, June 30 at 7:30 PM at the CUNY Graduate Center, NYGS presents a night of music celebrating Sergio Assad.

Tickets are available now through the New York Guitar Seminar website. We’d love to see you there!

www.NewYorkGuitarSeminar.com

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