2026 CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Guitar Summer Academy

May 31-June 4, 2026Ìý

¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, Colorado

The College of Music at the ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß is thrilled to host the 2026 Guitar Summer Academy!

Overview

The CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Guitar Summer Academy offers a five-day immersion into the world of the classical guitar led by world-class faculty and guests artists at the newly renovated Imig Music Building on the beautiful ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß campus.

Designed for high school students, participants will experience:

  • Five individual lessons—including one lesson on early music repertoire with Nigel North;
  • daily performance classes;
  • two Dalcroze workshops;
  • one Alexander Technique workshop;
  • entry to all Summey Academy concerts; and
  • a final performance featuring all Summer Academy participants!

The CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Guitar Summer Academy is a tuition-free program open to all high school students (limit 12 participants).

To apply, interested students must download, complete and submit a registration form (link below), and submit a short video of their playing. All registration materials must be received by Sunday, March 15, 2026.

REGISTER HERE

Faculty + guest artists

Nicolò Spera, founder + director, Guitar Summer Academy (¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß)

Nigel North, lute + early music

Adam Levin, guitar (University of Rhode Island)

João Luiz, guitar (Yale University)

Jonathan Leathwood, Alexander Technique + guitar (University of Denver)

Giovanni Cestino, ethnomusicology (University of Milan, Italy)

Lori Forden, Dalcroze Musical Arts

Contact

Nicolò Spera
Director, Ritter Family Classical Guitar Program
Assistant Professor of Guitar
nicolo.spera@colorado.edu