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Brian Barany, D.M.A.Applied Instructor, Classical Guitar Studies |
Phone: (805) 218-3589 Email: bbarany@apu.edu |
Brian Barany is a classical guitarist based out of the Los Angeles area. He divides his time between performing, arranging and teaching. Presently, Brian is on the faculty of Azusa Pacific University and Pasadena Conservatory of Music where he teaches classical and commercial/jazz guitar.
Brian holds a Doctoral Degree in classical guitar performance from USC, an M.M. from Azusa Pacific and a B.M. from Cal State Northridge. He has studied guitar, music theory and arranging with William Kanengiser, Scott Tennant, Pepe Romero, Michael Kozubek, Steven Thachuk, Brian Head, Richard Smith, Pat Kelly, Adam Hawley and Tom Hynes.
While earning his degrees, Brian was a frequent competitor in classical guitar competitions. His prizes include 1st place in The Randy Rhoades Scholarship Competition (2004), 1st Place in the ASTA Solo Guitar State Competition (2008), among others. Additionally, in 2006 he was chosen as Scholar Laureate Delegate on Music to Eastern Europe. In addition to playing solo classical guitar, Brian has many years of chamber music experience. Presently, he is a member of the Westside Duo, in which he explores not only classical music, but jazz and popular styles as well.
Brian holds a Doctoral Degree in classical guitar performance from USC, an M.M. from Azusa Pacific and a B.M. from Cal State Northridge. He has studied guitar, music theory and arranging with William Kanengiser, Scott Tennant, Pepe Romero, Michael Kozubek, Steven Thachuk, Brian Head, Richard Smith, Pat Kelly, Adam Hawley and Tom Hynes.
While earning his degrees, Brian was a frequent competitor in classical guitar competitions. His prizes include 1st place in The Randy Rhoades Scholarship Competition (2004), 1st Place in the ASTA Solo Guitar State Competition (2008), among others. Additionally, in 2006 he was chosen as Scholar Laureate Delegate on Music to Eastern Europe. In addition to playing solo classical guitar, Brian has many years of chamber music experience. Presently, he is a member of the Westside Duo, in which he explores not only classical music, but jazz and popular styles as well.
Education
Doctorate of Musical Arts in Classical Guitar Performance from University of Southern CaliforniaMaster of Music in Guitar Performance from Azusa Pacific University 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Classical Guitar Performance from California State University, Northridge 2006
Suzuki Guitar Instructor Certification 2012
Department
- School of Music
