Teacher Profile:

Guitarist William Wilson's professional career includes performing, teaching composing, conducting and recording in a variety of settings. As a soloist he brings Latin and world music influence to classical guitar. His latest CD, Tango for One, explores the contemporary tango of Argentina. He holds a Bachelor's of Music in Guitar Performance from SDSU. Mr. Wilson has been a member of the Peter Pupping Quartet for the past thirteen years and performs on their three albums Sea Journey, Samba Nights and Embarcadero. Media appearances include KPBS radio as well as CBS, FOX, NBC, and KUSI television stations in San Diego. His compositions range among works for symphony, opera, voice, piano, and guitar. At Guitar Sounds Studios in Encinitas, California, he teaches private guitar lessons. Currently Mr. Wilson also serves as Assistant Conductor of the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra, a community ensemble of twenty-five players. His teaching career began nearly a decade ago. Students range from young beginners to older more experienced players. Students have gone on to conservatories such as New England Conservatory of Music, some have recorded CDs and given concerts, and many have trained for a professional career. Many students have no such ambitions and do most of their concertizing in their own living room. Either way, William has something to offer students at any level. His goal is to make students learn the best in guitar technique while having a great time. For more on William please visit WilliamWilson.com.