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Improvising pieces in real time on classical guitar, especially in a live professional concert, can be a scary task. However, I chose to do exactly that during the encores for my concerts last week as an Artist-In-Residence for Austin Classical Guitar. Here is a clip of my encore from the second of our 2 concerts, where I improvised a piece on the spot based on some audience suggestions. In this instance, I felt that something sweet and lyrical would be a nice way to finish the evening. Video credit, of course, goes to ACG’s own Todd Waldron.

For those interested, here is the YouTube link to the full concert: https://www.youtube.com/live/CFYPu3yqZ4o?si=hv6MXveesuvMvsd1

I do not ordinarily share full concert videos (partly because every concert inevitably contains moments that I would have liked to execute better), but in this case, this concert feels too special not to share. After all, it’s not every day that I get to share the stage with Leonela Alejandro, David Manzanares-Salguero, and Besa Carney!

In the first part of this concert, Leonela Alejandro performs Django Reinhardt’s “Nuages” (arr. Roland Dyens), David Manzanares-Salguero follows with two preludes from his original work “12 Preludes for Healing,” and then I join the two of them to perform a new work for guitar trio by Besa Carney called “All Is Not Lost.”

Then, after an intermission, at around 43 minutes into the video, I come on and perform a solo set filled with my usual Harrison-isms: my original classical-fusion compositions, some singing, some banter, and (in this case) a decent amount of improvisation.

If you listen to the concert, I hope you enjoy it.

As always, thank you to Austin Classical Guitar for everything! I am extremely excited to return to Austin for our second residency in March. Given that I need to finish a professional solo guitar piece and a student-level ensemble piece for that residency, I have quite a bit of composing to do in the meantime!

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For those of you in the Austin (or greater Texas area), I will be performing tonight (Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 PM CT) and tomorrow night (Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 PM CT) for Austin Classical Guitar’s Play! concert series alongside my fellow Artists-In-Residence, Leonela Alejandro, David Manzanares-Salguero, and Besa Carney.

Tonight’s concert will be at Soundspace at Captain Quackenbush (5326 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745). Tickets for this concert are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acg-presents-thatcher-harrison-with-david-manzanares-leonela-alejandro-tickets-2002630219897

Tomorrow’s concert will be at The Rosette (3908 Avenue B Ste 116, Austin, TX 78751). Tickets for this concert are available here: https://austinclassicalguitar.org/event/play-thatcher-harrison-with-david-manzanares-leonela-alejandro-rosette/?event=39363

I hope to see you tonight, tomorrow, or perhaps both!

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Soooo excited to announce my residency with @austinclassicalguitar guitar this year alongside three amazing artists, @thatcherguitar , @leonelaguitar , and @besacarney .

I will be writing two pieces, a guitar ensemble based on the theme friendship and space/time and a guitar duo that’s based on the somewhat friendly introduction of my two cats Pepper and Ash.

As well, I will be playing three concerts, one with @taylorwangpiano in Februray as Storybook Duo and the last one being in March as part of the Live at the Rosette Series with the other Artists in Residences. Come check out the first concerts this week on Wednesday and Thursday with Thatcher and Leo and a premeire of a work by Besa! Hope to see you at all the performances!

Strings by @daddarioandco
Support by @le.support
Guitar by Martin Blackwell
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#guitar #classicalguitar #guitarraclasica #nylonstring

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Next week, I will be performing two concerts for Austin Classical Guitar’s Play! concert series (alongside Leonela Alejandro and David Manzanares-Salguero) as a part of my first ACG residency.

The first concert will be on Wednesday, October 14, at 7:30 PM CT at Soundspace at Captain Quackenbush (5326 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745). Tickets for this concert are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acg-presents-thatcher-harrison-with-david-manzanares-leonela-alejandro-tickets-2002630219897

And, the second concert will be on Thursday, October 15, at 7:30 PM CT at The Rosette (3908 Avenue B Ste 116, Austin, TX 78751). Tickets for this concert are available here: https://austinclassicalguitar.org/event/play-thatcher-harrison-with-david-manzanares-leonela-alejandro-rosette/?event=39363

These concerts will begin with solo performances from Leonela and David, followed by the three of us premiering a new work for guitar trio composed by our fellow Artist/Composer-In-Residence, Besa Carney.

From there, after a brief intermission, I will perform about a 45-50 minute solo program.

I could not be more excited to return to Austin, and if any of you in the Texas area are interested in hearing these concerts, I would love to see you there!

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I have been waiting for months to make this announcement: I have been hired by Austin Classical Guitar to be an Artist/Composer-In-Residence for the 2026/2027 season! (I am extremely honored to share this distinction with Leonela Alejandro, David Manzanares-Salguero, and Besa Carney.)

As a part of this role, I have been commissioned to compose two new works based on ACG’s season theme of “Friendship”; one being a professional-level work for solo guitar, and the other being a student-level piece for guitar ensemble.

I will also be traveling down to Austin for two residencies in October and March.

During the October residency, I will be headlining two concerts for ACG’s Play! series (these concerts will also feature short performances from Leonela and David as well as the premiere of a new guitar trio work by Besa).

And, during the March residency, the artists-in-residence will be putting together a shared program based on the “Friendship” theme for a run of concerts at ACG’s Live at the Rosette series. The March concerts will also feature the new commissioned pieces.

In addition to the concerts, each of us will be involved in community and educational outreach programs, and each of the composers will work with the student ensembles on our new commissions.

I will be posting more about the specific residencies very soon. In the meantime, thank you to Austin Classical Guitar for giving me this wonderful opportunity!

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spreak ;)

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I missed my loves

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I’m going into this year with more whimsy than ever before and I hope you all do the same #happynewyear

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Rushing ✅️
Dragging ❌️

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only saw a few of y’all after the ceremony but know I love you so much seniors 💕💕💕 congrats!

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pit seniors signing off🫡

#🎓 #byeee #longrungoodrun

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Here we are again, sending out another v cool and talented group of Bowie Percs out into the world! We’ve had some great performances and too many good times to count with this senior class, and we’ll miss seeing them throw down! These bulldawgs have a bright future in front of them and, as always, we are sending them the best vibes and good luck with all that’s next! We love you! 🫡🤠🤩

#bowiepercussion #bowieband #jbhsope #jbhs #percussion #marchingpercussion #marchingband #drumline #frontensemble #weouthere #aisdproud #atx #classof2025

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