A Classical Guitar Holiday Solo Recital

It's that time of year again! During this holiday season, on Sunday December 27th at 3 pm, I will be performing a classical guitar solo concert once again. This year's theme is "Bella Italia", featuring the works of great Italian composers including Domenico Scarlatti, Mauro Giuliani, Girolamo Frescobaldi, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, among other classical guitar staples. Join me at the intimate venue of the Antique Sandwich Co. in Tacoma. Hope to see you there!

Guitar Instructor at Annie Wright Schools

I am very excited and honored to have been selected to become part of the music faculty at Annie Wright Schools in Tacoma! I will be helping develop the guitar and contemporary music programs and I am also offering private guitar lessons in all styles. Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools have a strong arts program in which I hope to provide students numerous opportunities with a music curriculum focused on excellence! Please visit the Annie Wright website to learn more about their school.

2015 Live it Outloud summer Rock Band Program

I hope everyone had great holiday weekend! I am pleased to be part of this year's Live It Outloud summer rock band program, where I will be mentoring youth rock bands once again. Tomorrow I will be leading the first guitar seminar at Ted Brown Music and I look forward to working with all the talented young guitarists! For more details on the program and to sign up for next year, please visit: www.tacomarockschool.com

International Guitar Clinic at Ted Brown Music

I was fortunate enough to attend the pre-concert lecture/clinic for the Broadway Center's International Guitar Night. There, I had the privilege to meet three international masters of the guitar: classical guitarist Andrew York, guitar poet Brian Gore, and fingerstyle innovator Maneli Jamal. We discussed the music industry and varied approaches in composition and improvisation in a small group of Seattle-Tacoma area guitarists.

The International Guitar Night series, founded by Brian Gore, is a very important staple in today's contemporary guitar lineup. I highly recommend for anyone who has not seen this series to go see it next time it's in town! It is rare opportunity to see virtuosi of such caliber all performing on the same stage together! 

Leon Christian with Andrew York at Ted Brown Music for the International Guitar Night

Enjoy the Holidays with Classical Guitar

On Sunday December 28th at 3:00pm, I will be performing a solo classical guitar recital at the Antique Sandwich Company in Tacoma. Join me during the holidays for an afternoon of classical guitar masterpieces including selections by Bach, Guiliani, Albeníz, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and more. Hope to see you all there again at this delightful venue!

2014 Live it Outloud Educational Guitar Clinic

I recently directed the guitar educational clinics for the Live it Outloud summer program at Pacific Studios in Tacoma. We covered topics including studio etiquette, song composition, technique and clarity, and guitar technology. I had a great time working with these talented players! There is still more to come as the program continues!

2014 Live it Outloud Summer Rock Band Program

I am proud to be a mentor for the Ted Brown Music Outreach program's "Live it Outloud" summer rock music school! This is an excellent 8-week program, lead by industry icon Joe Wilson, designed to teach aspiring young musicians about what it takes to be in the music and entertainment business. I will also be heading several clinics on topics such as studio etiquette, recording techniques, guitar technology, guitar setup, and live performance and developing stage presence. It is going to be an awesome experience starting June 12th!

Classical Guitar Concert at the Antique Sandwich Co.

I would like to say thank you to all who came out to my first solo guitar performance in two years. I have been busy performing guitar concerti with local symphony and chamber orchestras. It was a great time and a full house! Special thanks to Franko Fountaine, David Hirst, and The Antique Sandwich Company for hosting the event.

The Antique Sandwich Company in Tacoma, WA: A beautiful intimate venue for those who love classical music recitals, sandwiches, or pies!

Private lessons Now Available at the Federal Way School of Music! →

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I am pleased to announce that I am now available to teach lessons at the Federal Way School of Music with my good friend Steve Lynch from the band Autograph! We have some excellent teachers here on a variety of instruments and I am honored to be here with all these talented musicians!

I am now accepting a limited number of new students. Slots fill quickly so please contact me today for availability!