Individual lessons
Classical guitar instruction with attention to technique, practice strategies, repertoire selection, and musical expression.
Performance · Education
Christopher
Gotzen-BergClassical guitar.
Classical guitar on the concert stage and in the teaching studio. Explore performances and individualized guitar instruction.
Based on Long Island, New YorkConcerts · Recitals · Master classes · Private instruction
Biography
A performer.
An educator.
For more than twenty years, Christopher Gotzen-Berg has shared his passion for the guitar through performance and teaching.
His concert programs explore the rich repertoire of the classical guitar. He has performed throughout the United States in theaters, concert halls, colleges, festivals, and community venues.
Alongside his performance career, Christopher has taught in college, school, and conservatory settings, guiding musicians through technique, repertoire, and preparation for the stage.
Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance
SUNY College at Potsdam
New York State certified music teacher
SUNY College at Potsdam
New York State certified music teacher
On stage
The art of
classical guitar.
Christopher’s performances explore the expressive range of the classical guitar through concert repertoire and thoughtful musical interpretation.
Discuss a performance
- 01Classical repertoireConcert works for solo guitar
Selected performance venues
The Palace Theater, Albany · YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts · Lake George Music Festival · Hudson Valley Guitar Festival · SUNY Albany · The College of Saint Rose · Long Island Classical Guitar Society · Classical Guitar Society of Upstate New York
Guitar instruction
Build technique.
Find your musical voice.
Thoughtful, individualized instruction shaped around your experience, repertoire, and musical goals.
Performance preparation
Guidance for developing musicians preparing for performances and transfer auditions, with clear goals and focused practice.
Master classes
Inquiries from schools, colleges, guitar societies, and presenting organizations are welcome.
Teaching experience includes Great Neck Conservatory, The Stony Brook School, Suffolk Community College, Dowling College, and Molloy College.
Inquire about lessonsGet in touch
Let’s talk music.
For concert bookings, guitar lessons, or master classes, contact Christopher directly. For a performance inquiry, include your venue, preferred date, and event details.