Daniel Salazar

Dr. Daniel Salazar is a classical guitarist and Lecturer at the Eastman School of Music, part of the University of Rochester. With over a decade of experience in classical guitar performance, he holds a Bachelor of Music from California State University, Fullerton, a Master of Music in Guitar Performance with an emphasis on String Pedagogy from the University of Louisville, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) at Eastman under Nicholas Goluses.

• B.M., California State University, Fullerton (Xavier Jara, Martha Masters)
• M.M., University of Louisville (Stephen Mattingly)
• D.M.A., Eastman School of Music (Nicholas Goluses)

Dr. Salazar’s research and teaching focus on classical guitar performance, string pedagogy, and music education. His work spans performance techniques, pedagogical frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches in music theory.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• Los Angeles Secondary Music Teachers Association Annual Scholarship

Dr. Salazar has participated in masterclasses led by renowned artists such as Pepe Romero, Scott Tennant, and Elliot Fisk, and has attended prestigious festivals including the Guitar Foundation of America convention and La Guitarra Espanola summer festival.