Classical Guitar

Guitar study at CSUF offers a variety of opportunities for the developing classical guitar student at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels. Having offered degrees in guitar for over 30 years, CSUF has one of the nation’s most comprehensive programs and has won an international reputation as one of the finest guitar programs today. Many graduates from the CSUF program are now active professional performers and teachers.

Classes in guitar history and literature complement the student’s individual instruction. In addition, the guitar performance workshop and the guitar chamber ensembles provide frequent opportunities for performance, both solo and with groups of various sizes. State-funded lessons are available, as is scholarship assistance in various forms.

The CSUF guitar orchestra and chamber ensembles perform repertoire drawn from the performing literature for multiple guitars, from duets, trios and quartets, to works for full guitar orchestra. The ensemble also travels once each year to perform at various events throughout the Western United States, in addition to regular performances on campus and in the community. 

The guitar student’s experience is greatly enriched by a steady stream of noted artists and teachers visiting our campus for master classes and recitals, including an annual visit from Artist in Residence, Alvaro Pierri.

The Classical Guitar Club is one of the most active student organizations on campus, organizing recitals, service activities, and social functions.

The Artist Faculty is dedicated to promoting the growth and progress of each student’s musical expertise. Members of the guitar faculty are established professional performers, scholars and educators, and maintain a high profile in professional activities.