BIOGRAPHY

Thommasaht Nhouyvanisvong is a classical guitarist based in Greensboro, NC. As a performer and educator he hopes to bring everyone into the music making process.

Raised in North Carolina, rich in a variety of musical traditions, Thommasaht began his studies at Weaver Academy for the Performing and Visual Arts with Patrick Lui. He continued his studies as a Hayes Young Artist Scholar at Appalachian State University completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance with honors under Douglas James and Adam Kossler. Thommasaht received his Master of Music Performance from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee under the instruction and mentorship of Rene Izquierdo.

Thommasaht holds competition prizes from the Appalachian GuitarFest as well as the Southern Guitar Festival.

Hoping to broaden the perception of the nylon string “classic” guitar, Thommasaht performs a variety of musical styles and arrangements. His mission is to further solidify the guitar’s role in the concert hall as well as bring to light the expressive quality of the instrument.
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Thommasaht plays an instrument crafted by luthier Douglas Ching.