About the Artist: Karl Wohlwend
Karl Wohlwend performs across North America, Europe and Asia, playing guitar in various styles and settings. The guitar’s greatest strength is its versatility, and he strives to do it all: classical concert halls, rock ‘n roll, musical theater pit orchestras, flamenco tablao, jazz clubs, and Irish pubs. He holds a master’s degree in classical guitar performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with John Holmquist. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of South Carolina, where he studied with Christopher Berg.
Wohlwend served on the faculties of The Ohio State University, Capital University, Otterbein University and Ohio Wesleyan University. He coordinated the jazz/improvisation program for the Chamber Music Connection, and served on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music’s Classical Guitar Workshop for twenty years.
Karl will be leading a special all-levels Community Guitar Workshop session on Thursday, July 30, from 4:00 – 4:50 p.m. at Richland Academy of the Arts. The session will cover fingerpicking techniques and easy-to-apply tips for a variety of styles, inspired by his diverse musical background.