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Our mission is to nourish and build the #classicalguitar community in #brooklyn. Open mic 2nd Thursday of every month. Event sign up and tickets👇.

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⭐ NYC DEBUT: KANAHI YAMASHITA ⭐

Join us on Friday, October 23, as acclaimed classical guitarist Kanahi Yamashita makes her New York City debut—and BKCGS presents its first concert at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music!

Born in Japan and now based in Germany, Kanahi has performed throughout Europe, Australia, and Asia. Her program will feature works by Mompou, Barrios, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and Bach.

🎸 Friday, October 23 🎸 Doors at 6:30 pm | Music at 7:00 pm 🎸 Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn 🎸 $30 BKCGS members | $40 nonmembers 🎸 Member discount code: BKMEMBER26

Get your tickets today!

About the Artist
Born in Nagasaki, Japan, and based in Germany, Kanahi Yamashita is the recipient of the 2026 Idemitsu Music Award, one of Japan’s most prestigious honors across all musical disciplines. She has performed at Suntory Hall, Kioi Hall, and the Konzerthaus Berlin; appeared as a soloist with the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and Japan Philharmonic Orchestra; and toured throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

The daughter of legendary guitarist Kazuhito Yamashita and acclaimed composer Keiko Fujiie, Kanahi began touring internationally as a member of the Yamashita Family Quintet. She later studied with Carlo Domeniconi, Thomas Müller-Pering, and Björn Colell, developing a distinctive artistic voice that combines technical mastery with profound expressive depth.

Her recordings include Selected Works VIII – Guitar Solo and Nocturnal Journey. She is also a semifinalist in the ARD International Music Competition, winner of the German Guitar Prize, and a D’Addario Artist.

#ClassicalGuitar #NYCDebut #BrooklynMusic #brooklyn by @thebkcgs

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One week to go! 🎶 Join us Friday, October 23, for Kanahi Yamashita’s New York City debut at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.

We’re thrilled to welcome Kanahi to Brooklyn for an evening of music by Mompou, Barrios, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and Bach. Come hear an exceptional artist and spend your Friday evening with Brooklyn’s classical guitar community!

📍 Brooklyn Conservatory of Music 🗓 Friday, October 23 🕡 Doors at 6:30 PM · Music at 7 PM 🎟 $30 BKCGS members · $40 nonmembers 
Tickets at the link in our bio.

#ClassicalGuitar #Brooklyn #LiveMusicBrooklyn #classicalmusic #bkcgs by @thebkcgs

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🎼Concert Announcement: Cecilia Zabala with special guest Martina Liviero✨ @ceciliazabalaok @martinaliviero

As autumn envelops the city in its colors, Argentine singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso Cecilia Zabala comes to Brooklyn and brings us her “hypnotic” South American voice, which transcends genres. Her show “Colors of the South” is a celebration of the rich musical heritage of Latin America, interpreted with sensitivity and virtuosity.

In each performance, Zabala fuses elements of Latin American folklore with contemporary influences, creating a unique soundscape that reflects both her roots and her innovative creativity.

She invites the audience to take a journey through diverse styles and rhythms, from milongas and tangos to zambas and chacareras with compositions and arrangements that highlight the beauty and depth of the music of the south of the continent, while introducing personal and modern touches.

This show promises to be an intimate and moving experience in which music serves as a cultural bridge, showcasing the universality of human emotions through melodies and rhythms that transcend borders.

Martina Liviero (an Argentine singer-songwriter currently based in New York) will be the guest artist, and together they will reveal the richness of Argentina’s new music.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 ⏰ Time: Doors 6:30 pm / Music 7:00 pm 📍 Venue: Christ Church Cobble Hill, 326 Clinton St, Brooklyn 🎟️ Tickets: $30 BKCGS Members / $40 Nonmembers

Tickets at link in bio.

#classicalguitar #brooklyn #argentinemusic #argentina #southamericanmusic by @thebkcgs

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🎸 Join us October 23 for Kanahi Yamashita’s New York City debut at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music! Her program features works by Mompou, Barrios, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and Bach—a chance to experience her remarkable artistry up close.

📍 Brooklyn Conservatory of Music 🗓 Friday, October 23 🕡 Doors at 6:30 pm · Music at 7 pm 🎟 $30 BKCGS members · $40 nonmembers

Tickets at the link in our bio. Come listen, bring a friend, and help us welcome Kanahi to Brooklyn!

#KanahiYamashita #ClassicalGuitar #LiveMusicBrooklyn #BrooklynArts #BKCGS by @thebkcgs

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🎸 Join us for Kanahi Yamashita’s New York City debut!

The Brooklyn Classical Guitar Society welcomes this acclaimed Japanese guitarist for an evening of music by Mompou, Barrios, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and Bach.

📅 Friday, October 23 📍 Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th Ave 🕡 Doors 6:30 pm | Music 7:00 pm 🎟️ $30 BKCGS members / $40 nonmembers

Get your tickets through the link in our bio!

#KanahiYamashita #ClassicalGuitar #BrooklynMusic #BKCGS by @thebkcgs

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Our next open mic is coming up! We welcome classical guitarists of all ages and are free for everyone to attend and perform.

Here are the details:
Thursday, October 8th 2026
7pm to 9pm
BYOB and snacks!
Christ Church of Cobble Hill, 326 Clinton St, Brooklyn

#classicalguitar #brooklynmusic #classicalguitarnyc #classicalguitarist #guitarplayers by @thebkcgs

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Guitar care tips from some of the best luthiers around!!!

We had a chance to interview our amazing luthiers and they gave us some fantastic advice.

Disclaimer: we are not responsible for any damages to guitars 😁😀

#guitar #classicalguitar #guitarmakers #luthiers #brooklyn by @thebkcgs

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The BKCGS wants to extent a big thank you to everyone who came out the LuthierCon 2026!

Our luthiers: @garrettleeluthier @mattrubendall @shadowfaxguitars @itzkin_guitars @andydanser @lubosnaprstek

Our exhibitors: @retrofretvintageguitars @zongzhengluthier

Our performers: @jackhancher @albiethebumblebee

And of course, our volunteers.

Thanks so much and we hope to see you next year!!!

#classicalguitar #brooklyn #brooklynmusic #classicalguitarnyc #bkcgs taken in Brooklyn Army Terminal by @thebkcgs

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🎸 Bonus Open Mic! 🎸

Join us on Sunday, September 20, in the Garden Studio at South Oxford Space at 2 pm for an extra opportunity to perform, listen, and connect with Brooklyn’s classical guitar community!

Free for performers and audiences. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

📅 Sunday, September 20 📍 Garden Studio, South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn
⏰2-4 pm

Sign up at the link in our bio!

#classicalguitar #openmic #brooklynmusic #classicalguitarteacher #classicalguitarist by @thebkcgs

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LuthierCon is today at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. Here’s the full schedule for the day:

10:30 AM Doors Open
11:00 AM Welcome from BKCGS
11:15 AM Meet the Luthiers
12:30 PM Performance by Alberta Khoury
1:30 PM Lunch / Free Time
3:00 PM Luthier Panel Discussion
4:00 PM Free Time
5:00 PM Performance by Jack Hancher
6:00 PM Raffle Drawing / Reception

@garrettleeluthier @andydanser @mattrubendall @shadowfaxguitars @itzkin_guitars @lubosnaprstek @jackhancher @albiethebumblebee @zongzhengluthier @retrofretvintageguitars

#guitar #guitarmaker #brooklyn #classicalguitar #luthiers taken in Brooklyn Army Terminal by @thebkcgs

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It’s TOMORROW!!!

LuthierCon is finally here and we’re already preparing for an amazing day of guitars!

Come see our line up of luthiers: @garrettleeluthier @andydanser @mattrubendall @shadowfaxguitars @itzkin_guitars @lubosnaprstek

The performers: @jackhancher @albiethebumblebee

And our exhibitors: @retrofretvintageguitars @zongzhengluthier

This is an all-day event. Lunch will be served. Free parking is available at Brooklyn Army Terminal.

#guitar #brooklyn #classicalguitar #luthier #guitarmaker taken in Brooklyn Army Terminal by @thebkcgs

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Thank you to our 2026 LuthierCon sponsors and supporters:

Zongzheng Luthier Designed @zongzhengluthier
Augustine Strings @augustinestrings
Strings By Mail @stringsbymail
La Bella @labellaclassical
D’Addario @daddarioandco
RetroFret @retrofretvintageguitars
Brooklyn Classical Guitar Studio @brooklynclassicalguitar

LuthierCon is this Saturday, September 12 at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. Join us for a day of classical guitars, luthiers, and performances.

Learn more at www.bkcgs.org/luthiercon

#classicalguitar #guitars #luthiers #luthier #guitarmaker taken in Brooklyn Army Terminal by @thebkcgs

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