Vancouver International Guitar Festival

VIGF is an international showcase celebrating the art and craft of contemporary guitar making, both acoustic and electric. All instruments on exhibit will be available for purchase and custom commissions are welcome. We are presenting the work of over 60 master luthiers from Canada, United States, Europe and Australia. Electrics, acoustics, ukuleles and basses will be on display from the most avant-garde to the staunchly traditional.

Exhibiting luthiers will be present at their booths to provide information and allow you to demo their creative work. VGIF will also present a selection of vendors who supply wood and parts to the custom guitar trade.

Other components of the Exhibition include:

LIVE INSTRUMENT DEMOS: One of the highlights of the guitar exhibition. Master musicians perform on our luthiers’ instruments in an intimate setting. Acoustic, electric, ukes, basses and more. Performances begin on the half hour and are featured all day from 10 am to 5 pm. All performances are free to our attendees.

MASTER CLASSES: Industry leaders offer their expertise on a variety of topics. Advanced guitar styles, luthier tips, new technology, guitar maintenance and repair, social media marketing.

Tickets :

$22.23 to $35.50

Under 12 General Admission
Free

Master Classes: $27.50

How to get tickets?

Buy Online

Date & Time:

Exhibition: Saturday September 24, 2022 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday, September 25, 2022 – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Classes

Saturday September 24, 2022

10:20 – 11:20 AM: Itamar Erez – Transforming Theory to Practice. Keys to Unlocking the Fretboard!
11:30 – 12:30 PM: Terry Robb – Fingerstyle Blues an Ragtime Guitar & Slide Guitar and Open Tunings
12:40 – 1:40 PM: Dave Dunwoodie – Graphtech Guitar Labs, 40 years of Innovation! (2022 Luthier Industry Award Winner) – * Free for exhibition ticket holders
1:50 – 2:50 PM: Josue Tacoronte Otero – Flamenco Rumba, Cuban Rumba, and Latin Rhythm Techniques
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Matt Thomas – Beginning & Intermediate Level Fingerpicking

Sunday, September 25, 2022
10:20 – 11:20 AM: Eduardo Garcia Espinoza – UKELELE WORKSHOP: Strumming – A Rhythm Primer
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Dave Martone – TOP SECRETS TO IMPROVISING LIKE A MASTER
12:40 – 1:40 PM: Matt Thomas – Advanced Fingerstyle and Thumbpicking Techniques
1:50 – 2:50 PM: Jacob Seyer – Modern Fingerstyle Guitar: Introducing Techniques for the Solo Performer
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Paul Pigat – Rockabilly 101

Venue & Address :

Creekside Community Recreation Centre
1 Athletes Way
Vancouver

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