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Dr. Corey E. Whitehead is a Professor of Music at the California State University, Fresno, specifically within the College of Arts and Humanities. He is a renowned guitarist with expertise in both classical and flamenco traditions, having received formal training from institutions like The University of Arizona and The University of Córdoba under legendary flamenco guitarist Manolo Sanlúcar.
- D.M.A. in Guitar Performance (The University of Arizona, 2002)
- M.M. and B.M. in Guitar Performance (The University of Arizona, 1993 & 1991)
- Specialized flamenco study in Córdoba (2010)
Dr. Whitehead's research focuses on the intersection of Spanish Renaissance/Baroque music, flamenco's folkloric origins, and the music of Manolo Sanlúcar. He has authored/co-authored two books in Mel Bay Publications' repertoire series, contributed 30 transcriptions to the Flamenco: Obra Didactica-Aristica series, and is expanding his work on Greek diaspora influences in Iberian musical traditions.
His scholarly output includes theoretical articles on flamenco harmony and festival documentation. Dr. Whitehead's performance career spans diverse genres, from classical to rock collaborations with artists like David Ellefson and Herman Rarebell. He leads the only flamenco guitar degree program in the Americas at Fresno State, maintaining its global reputation through international outreach and pedagogical innovation.
Scientific Recognition
- Recipient of the Manolo Sanlúcar full scholarship (2009 & 2010), the only U.S. guitarist ever selected twice
- Contributor to Flamenco: Obra Didactica-Aristica, a landmark 10-volume book-DVD series
Dr. Whitehead's electric guitar collaborations with rock/jazz legends and his "Music Behind Closed Doors" documentary series (2019-2020) demonstrate his commitment to cross-genre musical exploration. As a producer, he revitalized Joey Covington's Fat Fandango for Cleopatra Records (2019).
