Mario Diaz

Mario Diaz is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in plucked strings and voice, serving as Lecturer in the Music Department at Reed College with joint faculty appointments at Portland State University and Willamette University. He directs the PSU Guitar Series (recipient of the 2020 Philanthropic Cultivation Award) and leads the guitar program at Oregon's Young Musicians & Artists summer institute. Diaz maintains an active performance career and private teaching studio.

His artistic and academic focus spans:

• Classical guitar performance and pedagogy
• Cross-genre musical collaboration
• Music production and recording arts
• Plucked string instrument repertoire
• Vocal accompaniment techniques

Professional honors include:

• PSU Foundation Philanthropic Cultivation Award (2020)

Industry experience includes engineering 300+ commercial recordings and performances with Portland Opera, Pink Martini, Third Angle New Music, and international touring artists.