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John Culwell
The South Carolina School of the Arts
The South Carolina School of the Arts
Adjunct Professor of Guitar
jculwell@andersonuniversity.edu
Academic Background
John Culwell is a classical guitarist and music educator who enjoys an active career as a concert soloist and chamber musician. John has been a featured artist internationally, performing with the Gianni String Quartet in Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante, and New York City. He is the 2021 winner of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music Concerto Competition. Most recently, he founded and directs the Anderson Guitar Society, a community dedicated to classical and fingerstyle guitar, bringing together talented students and teachers in the Upstate.
Bachelors in Music in Guitar Performance, University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Masters of Music in Guitar Performance, University of Georgia
Doctor of Musical Arts in Guitar Performance, University of Georgia
Fast Facts
I direct the AU Guitar Ensemble, and I teach private lessons and group classes. In my private guitar lessons, students develop their skills in a one-on-one setting with me. This means instruction is individualized, allowing students to explore more personal musical interests and achieve specific goals. Students who take a guitar class learn the basics of guitar playing in a group setting, receive support and encouragement from other students, and have more opportunities for group performances. The AU Guitar Ensemble holds weekly rehearsals and performs in the Upstate each semester. It is made up of music majors and non-music majors, performing a wide variety of music, including classical, Latin, jazz, and more.
Winner of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music