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Guitarist Jonathan Adams combines classical sensibilities and fingerstyle flash to create a unique experience that stretches the guitar's diverse musical canvas. The artist's debut CD release entitled simply "Guitarist" explores repertoire ranging from Bach to The Beatles and has been met with high acclaim. New Age Voice Magazine praised the release as a ".sensational debut." and lauded the artist as ".a young virtuoso with high polished technique, energetic personality, and style." while the Charleston Post and Courier described Jonathan's live performance as ". entertaining.clever and touching.." The album "Guitarist" received airplay on radio stations throughout the United States. Jonathan has also recorded albums of classical repertoire for Intersound International and Pamplin Entertainment. As a young boy, Adams' artistic curiosity was initially sparked by his father's study of the acoustic guitar. Inspired by a neighbor, Jonathan embarked on his exploration of the fingerstyle technique and was drawn to popular classics by groups such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Simon and Garfunkel. As the young guitarist continued to explore the music of the acoustic guitar, he was soon drawn to the beauty and diversity of the classical repertoire. In addition to his exciting recordings and busy performance schedule, Jonathan also maintains a strong commitment to teaching and educating other young musicians. Along with teaching a select number of students in his private studio, Jonathan has written articles and arrangements for Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine and Mel Bay Publications. Jonathan's arrangement of the popular Celtic tune "Lord Inchiquin" was also included in Mel Bay's Master Anthology of Fingerstyle Guitar Solos, Volume I (MB98370M). Jonathan also enjoys performing as a duo with his wife, Jennifer, a talented cellist.