Classical Guitar Instruction and Performance
Karl Wohlwend is Columbus, Ohio's leading classical guitar
instructor. He holds a Master of Music Degree (M.M.) from the
prestigious Cleveland
Institute of Music, where he studied under renowned guitarist
and recording artist John Holmquist.
Wohlwend performs throughout the United States and, as an expert
teacher, is in great demand to provide classical guitar instruction for
universities, workshops, and clinics. For samples
of his playing and selected musical accolades, please see his
Performance
page.
College Professor
Wohlwend currently serves on the faculty of Otterbein College, one ofU.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges", and serves as faculty of the University of Cincinnati's Conservatory of Music Classical Guitar Workshop, a position he has held since 1996. Wohlwend previously served for many years on the faculties of the Capital University Conservatory of Music and Ohio Wesleyan University.
Student Success
Karl Wohlwend's students have been awarded prizes in performance competitions, and many have gone on to rewarding graduate school, teaching, and performing careers. Because of his teaching mastery, Wohlwend has served on judges’ panels for numerous events, including the American String Teachers' Association National Competition and the Music Teachers’ National Association National Competition.Guitar Lessons
If you are interested in studying the guitar, please visit Karl's Instruction page for lesson details, and E-Mail Karl or call him at 614.405.2300 with any questions you may have.Click here to read his ideas on playing and practicing.
Click here for more information about his Gary Demos x-bow braced classical guitar (seen in photo above).