Play. Perform. Shine.
The Guitar Studio International Festival and Competition features a wide range of offerings, including masterclasses, concerts, and a world-class competition. With flexible ticket and participation options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy whether you're a student, professional, or music enthusiast.
Packages
All packages include a festival pass (Friday-Sunday), which provides full access to audit and/or participate in all master classes, workshops, as well as tickets to all concerts.
Venue
Artists & Bios
Travel Info
TICKETS & NON COMPETITOR INFORMATION
Individual Concert Tickets
If you do not wish to participate in the festival but would like to attend one or more individual concerts click here to visit our concert page for more information and individual ticket sales.
Non-Competitor Packages
The non-competitor packages includes a festival pass which will provide full access to audit all master classes, workshops, as well as tickets to all concerts. However, you will not be eligible to compete in The Guitar Studio International Festival & Competition.
Passive
Participants will get to audit all classes and workshops offered throughout the festival, as well as attend all concerts at the The Guitar Studio International Festival & Competition.
*You will not be eligible to participate in the lessons or compete in the competition.
Active
Participants will get to participate and have access to hands-on learning experience in the classes and workshops offered throughout the three-day period, as well as attend all seven concerts at the The Guitar Studio International Festival & Competition.
*You will not be eligible to compete in the competition.
Concert Schedule
Check back to see the list of concerts during the Guitar Studio International Festival and Competition.
Prizes for Youth Competition (14-17-):
First Place
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$1,000 Cash
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Altamira Guitar
Second Place
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$500 Cash
Third Place
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$250 Cash
Audience Award
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$250 Cash
Prizes for Youth Competition (Under 14):
First Place
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$1,000 Cash
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Altamira Guitar
Second Place
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$500 Cash
Third Place
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$250 Cash
Audience Award
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$250 Cash
Prizes for Professional Competition:
First Place
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$15,000 Cash
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Altamira Guitar
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Concert performance at the Altamira guitar concert at next year’s festival, as well as an international performance in Melbourne or China
Second Place
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$5,000 Cash
Third Place
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$2,000 Cash
Michael Dailey Award
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For the best interpretation of Segovia Canon piece.*
$500 Cash
Audience Award
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$500 Cash
*Any work recorded by Andres Segovia by a major recording company.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS & COMPETITORS
We are excited for you participate in The Guitar Studio International Festival and Competition! All video submissions are due Sunday, October 5, 2025. To ensure authenticity, you must print off this document and display it behind or near you while filming your performance. Please submit your completed video via email to compete@theguitarstudiofoundation.org.
Professional Competitors, ages 18 to 30, entering the competition will submit a 10-minute, single-camera, unedited video on a nylon string classical guitar for the preliminary round, accompanied by a $120 entry fee. If selected for the semifinal round, or if they choose to attend the event regardless, they can pay an additional $80 to play in masterclasses, and attend workshops. All entry fees also include concert tickets, ensuring a full experience of the event. Full competition rules are available via the link below.
Make sure your competition fee has been paid prior to submission. Unpaid entries will not be considered. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@theguitarstudiofoundation.org. We look forward to seeing your performance.
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Submission Deadline:
All video submissions are due midnight (CST) Sunday, October 5, 2025. -
Print and Display Requirement:
Please print the document in the link below and post it behind or near you while recording your unedited, single camera performance. Edited videos will automatically be disqualified. -
Submission Method:
Email one single-camera, unedited YouTube video submission to compete@theguitarstudiofoudation.org. -
Payment Requirement:
Ensure you have paid the competition fee before submitting your video. Unpaid submissions will not be reviewed. -
Questions or Help:
Contact us anytime at info@theguitarstudiofoundation.org.
Youth competition will be broken into 2 divisions by age, Under 14
and 14-17. Youth competitors entering the competition will perform a 5-minute program on a nylon string classical guitar for the preliminary round on Friday, January 16, 2026 in person at the Van Cliburn Concert Hall accompanied by a $80 entry fee. 15 competitors will be selected for the semifinal round and judging will be held in person at the Van Cliburn Concert Hall, Saturday, January 17. To participate in the full festival competitors can pay an additional $80 to play masterclasses and attend workshops. All entry fees also include concert tickets, ensuring a full experience of the event. Full competition details in the link below.
Active
$160
$200
$ 120
$80
Passive
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Adult
Youth
Competitor Packages
Thank you for participating in The Guitar Studio International Festival and Competition!
You may choose to join as a participant or a non-participant. Regardless of your choice, all applicants must complete a video submission and pay the non-participant fee to be considered. If you are selected as a participant, you will have the option to pay the participant fee upon acceptance into the semifinal round.
Active
Participants will need to make sure they have followed the video submission rules and get to participate with hands-on-learning experience in the classes and workshops offered throughout the three-day period, as well as attend all concerts at The Guitar Studio International Festival and Competition.
Passive
Non-participant competitors covers their competition registration fee. It does not include the classes, workshops and concerts. If you wish to participate in the festival you can pay the additional $80 to join masterclasses, concerts and workshops.