Flamenco Guitar Masterclass with Martin Metzger

Schedule

Sat Nov 16 2024 at 10:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

WYSO Center for Music | Madison, WI

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Learn the essential techniques and rhythms of Flamenco Guitar with a true maestro, Martin Metzger, in this fun and intensive Masterclass
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Flamenco Guitar Masterclass with Martin Metzger

Guitar players of all ages, join us for an exciting Flamenco Guitar Masterclass with renowned guitarist and music instructor Martin Metzger! This in-person event will take place at the new and beautiful venue. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from a true master of the art form. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitar player, this class is sure to inspire and challenge you. Come ready to explore, play, and immerse yourself in the passion of Flamenco!


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About Martin Metzger

Martin is a versatile guitarist and composer from Evanston, Illinois. With decades of dedication to Jazz, Brazilian Jazz and Flamenco Guitar, Martin has performed and recorded with many Ensembles, including The Martin Metzger Flamenco Quartet (Flamenco), Ensemble Of Ragas (Indian/Flamenco), and Wood To Water (World Influenced-Jazz), which recorded their debut album in 2006. In 2007, Martin recorded as a sideman with The Chicago Grace Consort.

Martin currently performs with The Martin Metzger Flamenco Quartet, The Martin Metzger Flamenco-Jazz Ensemble, The Martin Metzger Afro- Cuban Jazz Ensemble, The Martin Metzger/John Moulder Guitar Duo, and The Martin Metzger/Hector Fernandez Guitar Duo. Martin also performs as a Soloist and as a Freelance Musician.

Martin completed a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Studies from DePaul University (1994), Martin travels to Spain every year to deepen his study of flamenco. Martin Studies at an amazing flamenco school in Granada, Spain called Carmen De Las Cuevas. Martin has also studied in Sevilla, Madrid, Cadiz and many other Andalusian cities. His Flamenco teachers include Jorge Sánchez Martinez, Marcos Palometas, Ruben Campos, Alfredo Mesa, Flavio Rodrigues, Tino Van Der Sman and Diego Alonso. In addition, Martin has studied Jazz formally with John Moulder, Akio Sasajima, Larry Gray and Alan Swain.

Martin has been sharing his love of guitar with students of all ages for over 35 years. He utilizes his Masters degree in Education from National-Louis University in 2010 to structure his approach to maximize student learning. In addition, Martin draws from his practices of Tibetan yoga and meditation to impart to his students a sense of joy, discipline, creativity and dedication to the art. Students learn from Martin the joy of having music as a lifelong practice. Martin was the head of the guitar program at Baker Demonstration School for 14 years. He currently teaches at Evanston Township High School and with his own studio, Metzger Music Studio, in Evanston, Illinois. Martin teaches guitar students from Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Northbrook, Northfield, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest and Chicago, Illinois.

Martin is a deeply compassionate, experienced, and caring educator who brings out the very best in every student. Martin gives his students a strong foundation in all aspects of musicianship, which allows them to pursue their unique direction. Martin's focus is to help each student become masterful in the fundamental skills of their chosen genres, encourage students to find their distinctive voice, and stretch beyond their limitations. The Metzger Music Studio and his professional performance ensembles are examples of his creativity, commitment to excellence, and ability to bring great people together from all walks of life.

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WYSO Center for Music, 1118 East Washington Avenue, Madison, United States

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