ALEX VALENCIA

Guitar Instructor

sampleAlex Valencia began playing the guitar at the age of thirteen. He was accepted to the School of Arts of Bogotá in 1999 where he received extensive training on Latin American Music. Alex spent several years performing across the USA both as a soloist and an ensemble musician. He has been granted numerous scholarships including the School of Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship, the David Movshow Memorial Music Scholarship, and the Wilf Family Scholarship. He won first prize in the ASTA/NJ 2007 String Competition in the senior division.

Alex Valencia received his bachelor’s degree in Classical Guitar Performance from Kean University where he studied under Christopher Kenniff. Alex has performed in master classes for renowned guitarists such as Jason Viauex, Kevin Gallaguer, and Denis Azabagic. As Guitar Chair of Fontaine Academy of Music in New Jersey, Alex managed a studio of over forty students ages five through adults. He has extensive experience in preparing students for performances, auditions, and Royal Conservatory of Music Examinations, along with instructing students in improvisation, comping, and ensemble music.

other links for ALEX VALENCIA:

YouTube Video of Bach's Cello Suite 3
YouTube Video of La Serenor
Kean University Article regarding ASTA/NJ Spring Competition

 

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