Scott Cmiel

Scott Cmiel is a Lecturer at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), where he serves in multiple roles across the Pre-College and Continuing Education departments. He directs the SFCM Guitar Youth Ensemble, teaches Guitar Lessons, and leads the Community Guitar Ensemble.

• Bachelor of Music (BM) from San Francisco Conservatory of Music
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Northwestern University

His research and teaching focus on classical guitar pedagogy, youth ensemble training, chamber music, and string education. His students have achieved significant recognition in national and international competitions.

• American String Teachers Association of California Artist Teacher Award for Excellence in String Teaching
• Celedonio Romero Guitar Institute Lifetime Achievement Award for Guitar Education
• Sierra Nevada Guitar Classical Gala West Award for Distinguished Contributions to Classical Guitar Pedagogy

Scott Cmiel’s students have won top awards in competitions such as the American String Teachers Association National Soloist Competition, Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition, and the Christopher Parkening International Youth Competition. They have been featured on platforms like From the Top and the Grammy Awards.

His professional affiliations include roles at SFCM since joining its faculty, a turning point in his career. Outside music, he is passionate about art, history, literature, meditation, nature, people, philosophy, and science.