Hailed as one of today’s most loved composers for classical guitar and a performer of international stature, Andrew York blends the styles of ancient eras with modern musical directions, creating music that is at once vital, multi-leveled and accessible.

York is a GRAMMY-award nominee and winner, earning that accolade during his tenure as a member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.

His compositions have been featured on GRAMMY-winning recordings by Jason Vieaux and Sharon Isbin along with recordings by other legendary guitarists such as John Williams and Christopher Parkening.

He’s released albums on Sony-U.S., Sony-Japan, King Records (Japan), Telarc, GSP and Delos labels, as well as inclusion on Rhino Records “Legends of Guitar” and numerous other compilations.

His authenticity has inspired a worldwide following, with his touring schedule spanning more than thirty countries including Rome, Lima, Beijing, Ankara, Munich, Manhattan, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania and Japan.

Generations of younger guitarists have made Andrew’s music a staple of their repertoire in their performances and studies. His works appear in print worldwide through Majian Music, Alfred Publications, Hal Leonard, Mel Bay Publications, Guitar Solo Publications, Doberman-Yppan in Canada, Ricordi in London, and Gendai in Japan.

His extensive background as a jazz and even rock guitarist has allowed him to cross over stylistic boundaries with an unusual authority.

Andrew has recently launched a new guitar lesson series called Andrew’s Den. We talk about this new venture along with his history, creativity, his love of mathematics and the impact it’s had on his musicianship and compositions, and much more. It was an honor to speak with him and I hope you all enjoy.

Featured tracks:
Ride
Equations of Beauty: 1 and 4
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