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Gary Stewart Bio
Gary Stewart Bio
Gary Stewart Bio
A native of Kentucky, Gary Stewart began playing the piano, banjo, ukulele, and viola as a child. Stewart has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and lecturer for several festivals and concert series. He was a top prize-winning guitarist in several guitar competitions such as, The Rantucci International Guitar Competition (New York)
A native of Kentucky, Gary Stewart began playing the piano, banjo, ukulele, and viola as a child. Stewart has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and lecturer for several festivals and concert series. He was a top prize-winning guitarist in several guitar competitions such as, The Rantucci International Guitar Competition (New York), The Southeastern Guitar Congress Guitar Competition (Alabama), The Young Persons Beethoven Club Competition (Tennessee), and the Jim Stroud Guitar Competition (Ohio). Stewart has also been the recipient of several composition dedications. Stewart has world premiered several guitar concerti, and chamber works with various orchestras, and chamber ensembles. He has performed and recorded with The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra and the Cleveland Opera. His recording with Apollo’s Fire on Avie records, entitled, "Come to the River," was released internationally and debuted in the Classical Billboard top 10. Stewart has also recorded over 150 pieces for the Guitar Foundation of America archive. He has also published numerous guitar, ukulele, banjo and general music books. He completed his undergraduate studies in guitar performance with Dr. Stanley Yates at Austin Peay State University, his master’s degree studies with Stephon Aron (Oberlin Conservatory) at Akron University, and concluded his doctoral studies with Dr. Glenn Caluda at Shenandoah Conservatory.
Published Books
Gary Stewart Bio
Gary Stewart Bio
Stewart Editions is dedicated to publishing the highest quality music books available. Whether it's a ukulele book or a guitar book, Stewart Editions never cuts corners and provides the highest quality arrangements and method books.
Upcoming Events
Gary Stewart Bio
Upcoming Events
I find inspiration all around me. I try to make my music representative of myself and the composer. Check out the events section to find out more about upcoming concerts or events.
