Omar Villanueva Guitarist

Omar Villanueva holds a Master's degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of New Mexico. He is a multifaceted guitarist who performs classical, Spanish and popular music from Latin-America. He has performed for audiences in different cities of the United States. His repertoire ranges from the renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic to pop and Latin music arrangements for solo guitar. He is also an accomplished and awarded singer of music from Latin-America. Because his unique tone and elegant performance of classical guitar pieces, he has been one of the leading wedding ceremonies performers in New Mexico. He has won awards in two music competitions in the United States, including 1st place in the 2004 Joyce Walker Competition, organized by the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico, and 1st place in the UNM Concerto Competition of 2005. He also won 2nd place in the first Chamber Music Competition of the Mexico State Conservatory in 2003. He has performed for several private events, weddings and public performances in most venues, hotels, festivals and restaurants in New Mexico including surrounding states since 2004. His technique, passion and precision can be enjoyed on his performances.