In 2025, Classical guitar enriches the Monterey Bay community

As our biggest event nears, the Carmel Guitar Society is deeply grateful to community members, partners, and donors for their unwavering support during what is becoming one of our most active years since our formation in 1961. The first two concerts in a six concert series were enjoyed by many and the artists Laurel Harned and An Tran delivered breathtaking programs. An Tran was the first of three concerts this year to be held at SandBox, the premier venue on Monterey Bay, offering a true music listening experience.

LIVE at SandBox Sand City | An Tran in concert April 21, 2025 | Presented by Carmel Guitar Society

One of the original Carmel Guitar Society nonprofit organization's programs thriving today is Healing Guitar. Going strong with eight events completed this year, Healing Guitar brings live solo classical guitar performances to those in convalescent homes and hospitals to foster wellness in seniors and those who are ailing. This program is one of the foundational initiatives for our organization and the one for which we receive the most consistent donations. It is an honor to be relied upon by the community for this offering and we always accept new requests for performances of this kind: carmelguitar@gmail.com

Board member, Treasurer, and performer Richard DeVinck received praise for our work with Healing Guitar (2025).

Next up in Carmel Guitar Society events is our Classical Guitar Retreat at Asilomar June 18-21. We will welcome world-class artists including Hao Yang, William Kanengiser, and Evan Hirschelman to Pacific Grove for three days of classical guitar masterclasses, lectures, private lessons, and more. Each night of the retreat a concert will be performed that is also open to the public. For community members who are not attending the Carmel Guitar Society Classical Guitar Retreat at Asilomar, tickets can be purchased individually for these shows via SandBox and Eventbrite. Additionally, we are offering a three-night concert pass on Eventbrite that includes all admission to all three concerts at a discounted rate.

Hao Yang is a featured artist at the classical guitar retreat Jun 18-21

Carmel Guitar Society will welcome William Kanengiser (of Los Angeles Guitar Quartet) to Pacific Grove Jun 18-21

Evan Hirschelman is one of the guitar masters featured for concerts and the classical guitar retreat Jun 18-21

If you are inspired and have not yet registered for the Carmel Guitar Society Classical Guitar Retreat at Asilomar June 18-21 in Pacific Grove, CA., register now! There are still a few spaces left, in addition to lodging at a special rate. The value of this event is unmatched-three nights on the Monterey Bay, lunch and dinner, interaction and lessons with featured master artists and three concerts by the artists. This is an experience to be had by anyone passionate about classical guitar and eager for an immersive experience that offers education, camaraderie, and artistic collaboration and expansion. In 2025, classical guitar enriches the Monterey Bay community, the coastal setting of Pacific Grove awaits you!