Cleveland Classical Guitar Society

Cleveland Classical Guitar Society (CCGS) was established in 2002 by classical guitarists eager to share their craft and passion. In 2009, the mission expanded through what is now the International Series, showcasing the world’s greatest musicians to large regional audiences. To date, musicians presented on this series represent 26 countries and 36 Cleveland debuts. In 2012, CCGS introduced the Education Program in response to the limited access to instrumental music instruction in Cleveland schools. Students have gone on to Cleveland School of the Arts and prestigious camps and fellowships. They have appeared on national and local news. A story produced by Cleveland Metropolitan School District on CCGS’s program won a 2021 regional Emmy. CCGS is one of only six organizations in the Cleveland Foundation’s Arts Mastery Initiative.