KW Guitar Society Celebrates its 100th Post!!!

WOW! What an eventful couple of years we have had.  Check out the collage of pictures below to see all the internationally famous guitarists who have given master classes for us.  The list of names is quite impressive: Victor Villadango, Marcin Dylla, Shawn Kellerman, Remi Boucher, Ted Quinlan, Ana Vidovic, Irina Kulikova, Dimitris Kotronakis and Marten Falk.

When I started this endeavor it was meant as an outreaching activity towards the KW guitar community and I am very thankful to all who have supported me.  One of the biggest surprises was the far reaching enthusiasm I have received from the international guitar community.  Also, a special thank you to Jan Narveson for bringing such an array of top notch talent to us!

What is next for the KW Guitar Society?  The beginnings of a KW Guitar Orchestra under the leadership of Marriette Stephenson, starting next September and soon a directory of all the guitar teaches here in KW.

In the meantime, I have accepted a new teaching position and have slowed down the posts for a time being,  but regular posts will start appearing soon.

Thanks everyone and I look forward to building the KW Guitar Society!  If you feel like making a contribution in one form or another, please contact me, even if it just to say hi!

Stephen Zurakowsky,

Artistic Director

 

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Victor performing Pujol etudes at the master class.
Victor performing Pujol etudes at the master class.

Shawn Kellerman playing Mel Browns guitar

Matt listening to the singing quality of the melody.
Matt listening to the singing quality of the melody.

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Stephen Zurakowsky Classical Guitarist

Stephen Zurakowsky(www.anumi.ca) is a graduate from The University of Toronto. He has studied with Norbert Kraft, Eli Kasner, David Russell, Stepan Rak and Phil Nimmons. Recently he has been awarded an International CD Distribution grant from The SOCAN Foundation, which will oversee the airplay of "Four Trees In Winter" in 135 radio markets worldwide. Stephen has enjoyed substantial support from the Ukrainian arts community across Canada, having been featured in numerous magazines, newspapers and radio programs. He performs chamber concerts as a soloist and has written works for electric classical guitar and choir. A Zurakowsky concert encompasses a sense of deep passion, as you feel invited to experience his love for composing and how his Ukrainian heritage has an influence on his creativity. His music has been featured on Canada's CBC and was reviewed in Toronto's The Wholenote Magazine as a favourable pick amongst classical independents.

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