Adam Pettit

Guitar-Classical and Flamenco

Adam began his formal training on the classical guitar at age fifteen at the Texas Christian University Music Prepatory program and local pedagogue, Charles Postlewate. Shortly thereafter, in 1997, he received the gold meal at the University Interscholastic League Competitions state and competition on classical guitar, and was subsequently awarded Outstanding Performer.

Adam then studied at the Peabody Conservatory of Music of the John Hopkins University under scholarship in 1998 in the studio of Julian Gray while receiving extra training from Manuel Barrueco and Ray Chester. Adam graduated with high honors earning his Bachelor of Music degree. He continued his studies at Peabody earning his Master of Music in Guitar Performance which he completed in 2004. Currently, Adam Pettit is enrolled at the University of Southern California as a Doctorate of Musical Arts candidate and Teaching Assistant where he studied with William Kanengiser, James Smith, Brian Head and Pepe Romero.

Adam had the privilege of performing Steve Reich’s Electric Counterpoint as soloist for Maestro Reich himself at his 70^th birthday celebration. Also during this time he was selected as the First Prize winner of the USC Donald Miller Guitar Concerto Competition. In addition to solo performances, Adam collaborates with a number of chamber groups. This past summer he completed a recording project with Toronto-based guitarist, Rob MacDonald featuring contemporary guitar compositions.

An experienced private teacher as well, Adam accepts students of all ages and levels.