Scott Cmiel

Scott Cmiel is Chair of the Guitar Department at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College and Continuing Education Divisions and conductor of the SFCM Guitar Youth Orchestra.

Articles By This Author

Scott Cmiel - March 14, 2014

Flamenco’s most-prominent guitar artist, known as Tomatito, performs with his Sextet a stunning program of contemporary music for the art form.

Scott Cmiel - February 24, 2014

SoloDuo, a pair of Italian guitarists provided rare and elegant entertainment, with new, and unusual repertory.

Scott Cmiel - January 30, 2014

Nothing like a strong right hand for a guitarist. Here's how to begin.

Scott Cmiel - December 5, 2013

Step one with any instrument. Here's how to get off on the right foot ... er, hand, with the guitar.

Scott Cmiel - November 3, 2013

The Katona Twins Guitar Duo highlighted both the popular and classical roots of the guitar in an unusual and distinctive recital.

Scott Cmiel - July 23, 2013

In San Francisco, that hotbed of world-class guitar performances, a new series is born; Mobius Trio and The Living Earth Show were featured in the wide-ranging inaugural concert.

Scott Cmiel - April 15, 2013

A young winner of an international guitar competition, Vladimir Gorbach, presents a nuanced, passionate performance of little-known works.

Scott Cmiel - March 20, 2013

Meng Su and Yameng Wang are rapidly becoming California celebrities. Their repertoire has an exciting world-music flavor featuring such composers as Brazil’s Sergio Assad and China’s Tan Dun, as well as sensitive interpretations of Spanish classics and the music of J.S. Bach. 

Scott Cmiel - March 19, 2013

Not content with a spectacular performance of a contemporary masterwork, and other meaty fare, Marcin Dylla did actual magic tricks during his encore.

Scott Cmiel - March 4, 2013

Playing the works of composers who were also instrumentalists, guitarist David Russell proves to be their masterful advocate.