Kyle Phaneuf Classical Guitarist from San Antonio, TX

Kyle holds two degrees in music, a B.M. in Music Performance and a B.A. in Music Composition. He began his musical studies from a young age as his own teacher, ardently buying and studying literature on music. He made his recital debut at the age of eighteen, and has since performed in concerto, chamber, and recital settings. Kyle has studied mainly with grammy-nominated guitarist Jose Lezcano, but has also frequented masterclasses by world-class musicians such as Rafael Padron, and Scott Borg. Phaneuf has performed as a soloist for the KSC Orchestra directed by Don Baldini, and also for the KSC Guitar Orchestra in Boston, where he also premiered as an emerging artist before the renowned virtuoso Roland Dyens. Upon request in his senior year of studies, he gave a performance before the governor of NH, Maggie Hassan, and her executive councilors, she hailed, "Kyle Phaneuf is a talented young musician who exemplifies our strong tradition of talented Granite State musicians and Artists." Upon graduating, Kyle was drafted into the Boston Guitar Ensemble and made his debut with them in Jordan Hall, 2014. Kyle lives in San Antonio, Texas, where he teaches guitar lessons in his private studio and various schools.