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• SBGS In-Person Open Mic

  • When
    29 Mar 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    West Valley Branch Library 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose

  

  DIRECTIONS

  Host:  Ken Emerick 

  Everyone is Welcome: Performers at any level from beginners to professionals are warmly encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play. No charge to play or attend. Please bring your own footstool and music stand if needed! Or, just sit in the audience and enjoy.

  Acoustic Only: Finger-picking nylon-string styles. Guitar soloists and ensembles that include other instruments with guitar are welcome.

  Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

  Playing order: To play, sign in when you arrive. Performance order is first-come first-served, though players under age 18 may go first.

  Contact: 408-915-SBGS

  
  

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• Guitar Virtuoso Kyuhee Park in Concert

  • When
    4 Apr 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S. 11th Street, San Jose

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  Guitar Virtuoso Kyuhee Park in Concert

  with a Prelude performance by Preston Hong

  Please note the venue of the San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S. 11th Street, San Jose 

  Kyuhee Park performed in opera tours under the late conductor Seiji Ozawa and studied under leading Japanese classical guitarists Shin-ichi Fukuda and Kiyoshi Shomura. Park is the first-prize winner in the Alhambra International Guitar Competition, Agustin Barrios International Guitar Competition, the National Korean Guitar Competition, the Heinsberg International Guitar Competition, and the Printemps de la Guitare International Competition.
  Originally from Incheon, South Korea, Park made her highly acclaimed CD debut with “Sueño” from FONTEC (Japan) in 2010 and later released "Sonata Noir" and ”Spanish Journey."   

  
  

  Prelude performer Preston Hong 

  Preston Hong is a prizewinner of both the James Stroud Classical Guitar Competition and the Guitar Foundation of America’s International Youth Competition. He has appeared on National Public Radio’s classical music show From the Top and has recorded for Guitar Salon International. He has performed in masterclass for Manuel Barrueco, Bokyung Byun, Duo Exaudi, Bin Hu, Christopher Parkening, Raphaella Smits, Duo Sonidos, Meng Su, Marco Tamayo, Benjamin Verdery, and TY Zhang, among others. Preston studies with Christopher Mallett at the California Conservatory of Music and himself volunteers as a guitar teacher to underserved students. Outside the guitar, Preston is a high school junior and enjoys Boy Scouts, volleyball, and playing clarinet in his school's marching band and County and All-State honor bands.

  
  

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• Masterclass with Guitar Virtuoso Kyuhee Park

  • When
    5 Apr 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    West Valley Branch Library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose, CA

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Masterclass with Guitar Virtuoso Kyuhee Park

  Please note the 12:30 p.m. start time of the class.

  Location: Cambrian Branch Library 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose

  Admission to audit is free.

  Please note that performers are limited to TWO masterclasses for the 2025-2026 season. If you'd like to be placed on a waitlist for a third masterclass, or if you want to join a waitlist for a class that's already full, please email sbgs.secretary@gmail.com and indicate which class you're interested in. 

  Directions

  The South Bay Guitar Society is pleased to present a masterclass with guitar virtuoso Kyuhee Park. Four players will perform individually and receive feedback from Park in this educational event.  

  Registration required for the four performer slots. Performers under aged 18 must have a parent or guardian accompanying them at all times during the class. 

   

   

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• Open Mic at Dana Street Roasting Company

  • When
    12 Apr 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dana Street Roasting Co., 744 West Dana Street, Mountain View

  Open Mic: Presented by South Bay Guitar Society and Dana Street Roasting Company

  With host Chandra Rajagopal 

  Directions
  

  
  

  The South Bay Guitar Society and Dana Street Roasting Company in Mountain View are pleased to present an open mic for classical and fingerstyle guitarists of all levels. Bring your guitar, sip some coffee, and enjoy the music! Free to perform!

  Host Chandra Rajagopal

  Based in Palo Alto, Chandra Rajagopal completed his studies in electrical engineering and classical guitar performance in 2010 from the University of Southern California. His musical adventures continue through composition, session guitar work, and various bands in Los Angeles and the South Bay. Chandra is also currently focused on introducing the guitar to his youngest student (his toddler) and is eager to make musical connections across the Bay Area.  

  

  www.danastreetroasting.com

  www.sbgs.org

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• SBGS Virtual Open Mic

  • When
    14 Apr 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online on Zoom (see button for link)

  
  

  VIRTUAL Open Mic Zoom Link
  

  Performer Signup

  Host:  Sebastian Quintero

  At the 7:00 p.m. Open Mic start, use the Zoom link to join. If you'd like to perform, fill out the "Performer Signup" form beforehand. Performance order is first-come first-served, although those under 18 can go first. The class will end after everyone has played and may conclude before 9 p.m. 

  Everyone is welcome: Performers of all levels from beginner to professional are warmly received and encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play.

  Acoustic only: Finger-picking styles only. Soloists and ensembles of guitar and other instruments such as violin, flute and ukulele are welcome.

  Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

  Setup recommendation for performers:
  

  An external microphone such as a Zoom USB digital microphone is recommended for good sound quality. For example, the Zoom H1n works very well. If you don’t have one, the microphone in your computer or mobile device will be adequate.

  We recommend that you install the latest version of Zoom. Go to the Zoom/Check for Updates menu item and run the update, or go to Download Zoom Update.

  Finally, we recommend that you turn on Original Sound while you are performing and turn if off when not performing.

  Contact: 408-915-SBGS

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• SBGS In-Person Open Mic

  • When
    26 Apr 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    West Valley Branch Library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose

  

  DIRECTIONS

  Host:  Ken Emerick 

  Everyone is Welcome: Performers at any level from beginners to professionals are warmly encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play. No charge to play or attend. Please bring your own footstool and music stand if needed! Or, just sit in the audience and enjoy.

  Acoustic Only: Finger-picking nylon-string styles. Guitar soloists and ensembles that include other instruments with guitar are welcome.

  Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

  Playing order: To play, sign in when you arrive. Performance order is first-come first-served, though players under age 18 may go first.

  Contact: 408-915-SBGS

  
  

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• Edith Pageaud, Guitar Virtuoso in Concert

  • When
    2 May 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Art, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View

  Register

  
  

  DIRECTIONS: Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Art 

  ​Please note the start time of 7:00 p.m. for this concert.

  Guitar Virtuoso Edith Pageaud in concert

  with a Prelude performance by Alan Chen

  Edith Pageaud is the first-prize winner in the Drôme de Guitares competition, the Roland Dyens International Competition, the Florence International Guitar Competition, and the Rust International Competition “Alirio Diaz” in Austria.

  She attended the City Conservatory of Paris under Gérard Abiton and earned her Diplôme d'Etudes Musicales in classical guitar at age 14. She also studied with Gérard Verba and also studied philosophy before returning to music full-time.

  Pageaud today teaches classical guitar in France. In addition to her performing career, she arranges piano repertoire by Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, and Brahms, among others.

  Prelude performer Alan Chen 

  Alan Chen, age 19, attended the summer guitar workshop at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2024 and 2023, studying with renowned teachers including Sergio Assad and Meng Su. Alan is a longtime ensemble performer and has been coached by Rob Watson, Patrick O’Connell, and most recently Angelica Artelt, with whom he also studies privately. He began the guitar at age seven, under the instruction of Matthew Fish. Outside of guitar, Alan enjoys playing racket sports and trying new restaurants with friends. 

  

  Villa-Lobos:  Prelude No. 5

  M.M. Ponce: Andante espressivo from Sonata Romántica

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• Masterclass with Guitar Virtuoso Edith Pageaud

  • When
    3 May 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Masterclass with Guitar Virtuoso Edith Pageaud

  Please note the start time of 12:30 p.m. Location: Cambrian Branch Library, 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose

  Admission to audit is free.

  Please note that performers are limited to TWO masterclasses for the 2025-2026 season. If you'd like to be placed on a waitlist for a third masterclass, or if you want to join a waitlist for a class that's already full, please email sbgs.secretary@gmail.com and indicate which class you're interested in.

  Directions

  The South Bay Guitar Society is pleased to present a masterclass with guitar virtuoso Edith Pageaud. Four players will perform individually and receive feedback from Pageaud in this educational event.   

  Registration required for the four performer slots. Performers under aged 18 must have a parent or guardian accompanying them at all times during the class. 

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• SBGS Virtual Open Mic

  • When
    12 May 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online on Zoom (see button for link)

  
  

  VIRTUAL Open Mic Zoom Link
  

  Performer Signup

  Host:  Sebastian Quintero

  At the 7:00 p.m. Open Mic start, use the Zoom link to join. If you'd like to perform, fill out the "Performer Signup" form beforehand. Performance order is first-come first-served, although those under 18 can go first. The class will end after everyone has played and may conclude before 9 p.m. 

  Everyone is welcome: Performers of all levels from beginner to professional are warmly received and encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play.

  Acoustic only: Finger-picking styles only. Soloists and ensembles of guitar and other instruments such as violin, flute and ukulele are welcome.

  Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

  Setup recommendation for performers:
  

  An external microphone such as a Zoom USB digital microphone is recommended for good sound quality. For example, the Zoom H1n works very well. If you don’t have one, the microphone in your computer or mobile device will be adequate.

  We recommend that you install the latest version of Zoom. Go to the Zoom/Check for Updates menu item and run the update, or go to Download Zoom Update.

  Finally, we recommend that you turn on Original Sound while you are performing and turn if off when not performing.

  Contact: 408-915-SBGS

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Open Mic at Dana Street Roasting Company

  • When
    17 May 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Dana Street Roasting Co., 744 West Dana Street, Mountain View

  Open Mic: Presented by South Bay Guitar Society and Dana Street Roasting Company

  With host Chandra Rajagopal 

  Directions
  

  
  

  The South Bay Guitar Society and Dana Street Roasting Company in Mountain View are pleased to present an open mic for classical and fingerstyle guitarists of all levels. Bring your guitar, sip some coffee, and enjoy the music! Free to perform!

  Host Chandra Rajagopal

  Based in Palo Alto, Chandra Rajagopal completed his studies in electrical engineering and classical guitar performance in 2010 from the University of Southern California. His musical adventures continue through composition, session guitar work, and various bands in Los Angeles and the South Bay. Chandra is also currently focused on introducing the guitar to his youngest student (his toddler) and is eager to make musical connections across the Bay Area.  

  

  www.danastreetroasting.com

  www.sbgs.org

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• SBGS In-Person Open Mic

  • When
    31 May 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    West Valley branch library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Road, San Jose

  

  DIRECTIONS

  Host:  Ken Emerick 

  Everyone is Welcome: Performers at any level from beginners to professionals are warmly encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play. No charge to play or attend. Please bring your own footstool and music stand if needed! Or, just sit in the audience and enjoy.

  Acoustic Only: Finger-picking nylon-string styles. Guitar soloists and ensembles that include other instruments with guitar are welcome.

  Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

  Playing order: To play, sign in when you arrive. Performance order is first-come first-served, though players under age 18 may go first.

  Contact: 408-915-SBGS

  
  

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• SBGS Virtual Open Mic

  • When
    16 Jun 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online on Zoom (see button for link)

  
  

  VIRTUAL Open Mic Zoom Link
  

  Performer Signup

  Please note the new date of June 16 for this online open mic. The following online open mic will be July 14, as previously scheduled.

  Host:  Sebastian Quintero

  At the 7:00 p.m. Open Mic start, use the Zoom link to join. If you'd like to perform, fill out the "Performer Signup" form beforehand. Performance order is first-come first-served, although those under 18 can go first. The class will end after everyone has played and may conclude before 9 p.m. 

  Everyone is welcome: Performers of all levels from beginner to professional are warmly received and encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play.

  Acoustic only: Finger-picking styles only. Soloists and ensembles of guitar and other instruments such as violin, flute and ukulele are welcome.

  Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

  Setup recommendation for performers:
  

  An external microphone such as a Zoom USB digital microphone is recommended for good sound quality. For example, the Zoom H1n works very well. If you don’t have one, the microphone in your computer or mobile device will be adequate.

  We recommend that you install the latest version of Zoom. Go to the Zoom/Check for Updates menu item and run the update, or go to Download Zoom Update.

  Finally, we recommend that you turn on Original Sound while you are performing and turn if off when not performing.

  Contact: 408-915-SBGS

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• SBGS Virtual Open Mic

  • When
    14 Jul 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online on Zoom (see button for link)

  
  

  VIRTUAL Open Mic Zoom Link
  

  Performer Signup

  Host:  Sebastian Quintero

  At the 7:00 p.m. Open Mic start, use the Zoom link to join. If you'd like to perform, fill out the "Performer Signup" form beforehand. Performance order is first-come first-served, although those under 18 can go first. The class will end after everyone has played and may conclude before 9 p.m. 

  Everyone is welcome: Performers of all levels from beginner to professional are warmly received and encouraged. As we are a guitar society, only solo guitarists and ensembles that include at least one guitarist may play.

  Acoustic only: Finger-picking styles only. Soloists and ensembles of guitar and other instruments such as violin, flute and ukulele are welcome.

  Maximum time per performer: 10 minutes

  Setup recommendation for performers:
  

  An external microphone such as a Zoom USB digital microphone is recommended for good sound quality. For example, the Zoom H1n works very well. If you don’t have one, the microphone in your computer or mobile device will be adequate.

  We recommend that you install the latest version of Zoom. Go to the Zoom/Check for Updates menu item and run the update, or go to Download Zoom Update.

  Finally, we recommend that you turn on Original Sound while you are performing and turn if off when not performing.

  Contact: 408-915-SBGS

  
  

  
  

  
  

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