Cowboys, Competitions, and Classical Guitar

The Music Academy is sending good luck vibes to student David Smith, who is competing at the Guitar Foundation of America's 2010 Convention & Competition in Austin, Texas this week! This is the biggest classical guitar competition in the nation, and we're so proud to have one of our students there.

David has been preparing for this competition with faculty member Kevin Dollar, who has been with MANC since 1995.

Austin is the "live music capital of the world", with more than 1,900 bands and performing artists living in and around the city.

Having been there once myself, I would also strongly recommend Kirby Lane Pancakes, and Amy's Ice Creams. Yum.