The Vancouver Classic Guitar Society and the Vancouver Public Library invite you to the final Staircase Sounds concert of the season, featuring three of Canada’s - and BC’s - most talented classical guitarists, Adrian Verdejo, Michael Dias and Michael Kolk. Enjoy early music, Spanish and Latin-American guitar favorites, and new cutting-edge works.

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The MacManus Guitar Competition is a new international classical guitar competition established to discover and support the next generation of world-class artists.

Presented as part of the MacManus Guitar Festival in Seattle, the event will be held at Town Hall Seattle, WA from June 12–14, 2026.

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The VSO School of Music invites classical guitarists interested in improving their skills to summer camp. Led by the VSO School’s Head of Guitar Stanton Jack, participants will enjoy a relaxed environment in which to learn guitar technique, fretboard strategies and ensemble playing. Summer Adult Guitar Explorations runs for two hours daily from July 6-10.

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The Victoria Conservatory of Music’s Guitar Summer Intensive (July 22–25, 2026) offers four days of immersive learning with Artistic Director Michael Dias and guest faculty.
Open to guitarists aged 10+ (minimum one year experience), the program includes:
• Masterclasses
• Technique sessions
• Chamber ensembles & guitar orchestra
• One-on-one lessons

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