Broaden your horizons with a wide range of performance opportunities and access to exceptional resources

The Academy is recognised worldwide as a leading centre for the study of the classical guitar at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.

'Michael [Lewin] was incredible because he never stopped me from expressing myself the way I wanted to, but he always helped me express myself better'
Miloš Karadaglić, alumnus and President of Alumni

Our comprehensive curriculum and unique musicological resources help students to reach the highest standards as soloists, ensemble players and teachers. Professorial expertise covers every aspect of guitar performance, from the concert platform to the theatre, ballet, opera house and recording studio, as well as specialisms in the main historical periods.

Each year you will experience masterclasses, lectures and concerts by distinguished visiting artists, luthiers and composers, and have regular opportunities to perform. The promotion of new music for the guitar also forms an integral part of our department’s work, as does our collaboration with other departments on innovative projects.

The Academy is the custodian of the Spencer Collection, which includes important lutes, guitars, books and manuscripts. The Calleva Foundation’s loan scheme gives students access to instruments made by some of today’s finest luthiers.

Miloš Karadaglić Headshot
Miloš Karadaglić Headshot

Miloš Karadaglić

Miloš Karadaglić Headshot

Miloš Karadaglić

Graduated 2006
Guitar

Miloš Karadaglić

Graduated 2006

Guitar

Meet
our alunni

Plinio Fernandes Headshot
Plinio Fernandes Headshot

Plínio Fernandes

Plinio Fernandes Headshot

Plínio Fernandes

Graduated 2020
Guitar

Plínio Fernandes

Graduated 2020

Guitar

Profile of Elizabeth Kenny playing a guitar (black and white)
Profile of Elizabeth Kenny playing a guitar (black and white)

Elizabeth Kenny

Profile of Elizabeth Kenny playing a guitar (black and white)

Elizabeth Kenny

Graduated 1990
Guitar

Elizabeth Kenny

Graduated 1990

Guitar

Guitarist David Russell looking into the camera
Guitarist David Russell looking into the camera

David Russell

Guitarist David Russell looking into the camera

David Russell

Graduated 1974
Guitar

David Russell

Graduated 1974

Guitar

Xuefei Yang Portrait
Xuefei Yang Portrait

Xuefei Yang

Xuefei Yang Portrait

Xuefei Yang

Graduated 2003
Guitar

Xuefei Yang

Graduated 2003

Guitar

Find out more about the career paths of some of our former students

Meet our alumni
Miloš Karadaglić Headshot
Miloš Karadaglić Headshot

Miloš Karadaglić

Miloš Karadaglić Headshot

Miloš Karadaglić

Graduated 2006
Guitar

Miloš Karadaglić

Graduated 2006

Guitar

Plinio Fernandes Headshot
Plinio Fernandes Headshot

Plínio Fernandes

Plinio Fernandes Headshot

Plínio Fernandes

Graduated 2020
Guitar

Plínio Fernandes

Graduated 2020

Guitar

Profile of Elizabeth Kenny playing a guitar (black and white)
Profile of Elizabeth Kenny playing a guitar (black and white)

Elizabeth Kenny

Profile of Elizabeth Kenny playing a guitar (black and white)

Elizabeth Kenny

Graduated 1990
Guitar

Elizabeth Kenny

Graduated 1990

Guitar

Guitarist David Russell looking into the camera
Guitarist David Russell looking into the camera

David Russell

Guitarist David Russell looking into the camera

David Russell

Graduated 1974
Guitar

David Russell

Graduated 1974

Guitar

Xuefei Yang Portrait
Xuefei Yang Portrait

Xuefei Yang

Xuefei Yang Portrait

Xuefei Yang

Graduated 2003
Guitar

Xuefei Yang

Graduated 2003

Guitar