Student Enrichment

The following organizations offer opportunities for guitar students at the University of Louisville to expand their learning and connect with other guitarists on campus, in the Louisville community, and beyond.

The Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) - http://www.guitarfoundation.org

-Every three years, the University of Louisville is host to the GFA International Convention and Competition, which is North America's largest classical guitar event.

The University of Louisville Guitar Festival and Competition – http://louisville.edu/music/guitarfest

-Each year the UofL Guitar Studio hosts a festival of concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and a competition for guitarists of all ages.

The Louisville Guitar Society (LGS) - http://www.LouisvilleGuitarSociety.org

-Each year the LGS sponsors four concerts and masterclasses by the world's leading guitarists. Its community guitar orchestra and member meetings offer performance opportunities for UofL guitar students.

The Association of Guitarists at the University of Louisville

-This student organization is supported by the UofL Guitar Studio with Dr. Mattingly acting as faculty mentor. Special student events bring guitarists together from across campus and the surrounding community.