Adam Levin

Adam Levin is an accomplished classical guitarist and educator currently serving as an Assistant Teaching Professor and Instructor of Classical Guitar at the University of Rhode Island.1 His career is marked by notable achievements in performance, education, and musical innovation.

Professional Background

Levin has performed extensively across the United States and Europe, garnering praise for his "visceral and imaginative performances" from the Washington Post.1 He has appeared at prestigious venues such as Chicago's Pick Staiger Hall, Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.1

Education and Accolades

Adam Levin holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance from Northwestern University and a Master of Music in Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory, where he studied under Eliot Fisk.1 His talent has been recognized through numerous awards, including a Fulbright Scholarship in 2008, which allowed him to research contemporary Spanish guitar repertoire in Madrid.1

Musical Contributions

Levin has made significant contributions to the classical guitar repertoire by commissioning over 30 solo guitar works from Spanish composers.1 He has recorded multiple albums, including a four-volume series for Naxos documenting these commissioned works.1 His recordings have received acclaim from publications such as Classical Guitar Magazine and BBC Music Magazine.1

Teaching and Leadership Roles

In addition to his position at the University of Rhode Island, Levin also teaches at the University of Massachusetts-Boston.3 He is actively involved in guitar education and outreach:

• Director of the annual Boston Young Guitarists Workshop
• Co-founder of Kithara Project, a non-profit organization
• Artistic director of the University of Rhode Island Guitar Festival1

Professional Affiliations

Adam Levin is a D'Addario Artist and performs on a guitar crafted by luthier Stephan Connor.2 He is also involved in chamber music, performing with Duo Sonidos, The Great Necks guitar trio, and Duo Mantar.1

Through his multifaceted career as a performer, educator, and advocate for new music, Adam Levin has established himself as a prominent figure in the classical guitar world, contributing significantly to both the performance and academic aspects of the instrument.