Jonathan Fitzgerald

Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald is a Lecturer and Chair of Guitar at the University of Western Australia's Conservatorium of Music, overseeing one of Australia's most active guitar programs. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music and has received multiple teaching awards, including the Jack L. Frank Award for Excellence in Teaching and the UWA Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.

His research and performance interests span classical and experimental electric guitar, multimedia concerts (e.g., Electroluminescence), and commissions inspired by WA landscapes. He has secured grants from WA government bodies and the UWA Alumni Fund for projects like West Australian Landscapes, featured on ABC Classic.

Dr Fitzgerald’s awards include the Museums and Galleries National Award for Sound from the Ground (2017) and the WA State Heritage Award finalist recognition. He actively collaborates with ensembles like the Perth Guitar Quartet and mentors students through initiatives like the Accelerate! program.

His education includes studies under Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux (Cleveland Institute of Music) and historical performance specialist Paul O’Dette (Eastman). He teaches Music Language, Guitar Pedagogy, and Dalcroze Eurhythmics, emphasizing performance courage and interdisciplinary artistry.