In my fourth consecutive year, I witnessed a landmark transformation: the restoration of the Ermita Church to its original murals. Studying with Maestro Izquierdo, Elina Checkan, Ignacio Barcia, Cyro  and performing within these thousand-year-old walls offered a profound connection to the past, where every note resonated with centuries of history.

An incredible residency in Charlevoix, Quebec, blending the magic of the Canadian landscape with the precision of the guitar. Highlights included performing in concert, intensive masterclasses with Thibaut García, Judicaël Perroy, and Maestro René Izquierdo, and a dynamic ensemble collaboration under Patrick Roux.

Exploring the profound beauty of Bosnia and Herzegovina, this journey led to the serene forests outside of Tuzla. Immersed in the region’s rich history and the spiritual resonance of its Orthodox churches, I had the privilege of studying with masters Dejan Ivanović, Boris Tešić, Predrag Stanković, and Belmin Okanović. A deeply moving chapter where nature, history, and the Balkan guitar tradition converged

Federico Sheppard has reached a new pinnacle in his research by collaborating with Hector Barrios, the composer's grandson. This partnership moves beyond historical documents and into the realm of family memory.​ What a joy performing for the pilgrims and residents of Palencia. An unforgettable chapter of global connection, inspiring lessons with René izquierdo, Elina Chekan, Ignacio Barcia, Denis Azabagic & Alfonso Aguirre  and a deep immersion into the heritage of the classical guitar. 

Returning for a second year to this sacred region north of Madrid, I performed for pilgrims journeying along the historic Camino de Santiago. Under the guidance of Maestro René Izquierdo, Elina Chekan, Ignacio Barcia, Dale Kavanagh & Jeffrey MVFadden my technical craft reached new heights. The experience was deepened by the scholarly insights of Federico Sheppard, whose lectures on the legendary Agustín Barrios brought a historical soul to the music.

At just eight years old, my path was forever changed at my first guitar festival in Carrión de los Condes, Spain. I am eternally grateful to Maestro René Izquierdo and Elina Chekan for welcoming me as the youngest participant in the festival's history. Studeid also with Ignacio Barcia, Andrew Zohn and tt was here that I met Professor Richard Wright, who extended an immediate invitation to the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin School. Though my parents wisely waited until I was eleven to let me fly, that moment in Spain remains the true beginning of my artistic awakening."