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David Duong is a classical guitarist and educator affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin as a String Project Instructor and Lecturer in the Department of Music. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance from Florida State University and is pursuing a Master’s of Music in Guitar Performance at UT Austin under Adam Holzman. His performance history includes engagements at Guitar Salon International and a notable 4th place finish in the 2023 Boston International Guitar Competition.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance, Florida State University (mentors: Bruce Holzman, Celso Cano)
- Master of Music in Guitar Performance (in progress), University of Texas at Austin (mentor: Adam Holzman)
Research interests focus on classical guitar performance, music education, and the integration of diverse genres such as jazz and electric guitar into pedagogy. His performances emphasize works by composers like Albéniz, Piazzolla, Barrios Mangoré, Tárrega, and Castelnuovo-Tedesco, performed on esteemed instruments including guitars by Pavel Gavryushov and Edmund Blöchinger.
- Awards:
- 4th place, Boston International Guitar Competition (2023)
As part of the UT String Project Faculty, he prioritizes student development in music, blending technical mastery with artistic expression. Though no grants or labs are explicitly mentioned, his teaching philosophy emphasizes fostering excellence and cultural appreciation in music education.
