I am a Solo Classical Guitarist. I have played in Guitar Trios, Duets with Flute and Violin but travel primarily as a Solo Artist.
Influences
Classical Guitarists:
Kazuhito Yamashita, Philip Hii, Scott Tennant, John Williams, Jeffrey McFadden, Assad Brothers, David Rusell, Pepe and Angel Romero.
Classical Composers:
JS Bach, WA Mozart, LV Beethoven, Samuel Barber, Carl Orff, G. Verdi, Rachmaninoff, Scarlatti, A Piazzola just to name a few.
I listen to all types of music from Jazz, Classical, Rap, Rock n Roll, Heavy Metal, Pop, New Age, Opera etc. You name it, I listen to it. I feel to be a great musician you should listen to all types of music.
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I am a very agressive Classical Guitarist. I like to think I sound like that of Yamashita. I do not really enjoy listening to Conservative Guitarists. It bores me to hear no emotion and no risk involved because a musician is taking a song at a very slow tempo. Because of the way I play, it is very much in your face at all times and have been criticized because of it saying that I sound like Yamashita. That is my whole point though....Success!
..Gabriel Ayala | Create Your Badge ..
A member of the Yaqui people of southern Arizona, Gabriel Ayala is at the forefront of a new generation of Native Americans making a career performing classical music. He began playing the guitar as a child. He earned a Master's Degree in Music Performance from the University of Arizona in 1997, has taught at all educational levels from elemetary through college, and serves as a competition adjudicator.
Ayala performs regularly throughout the United States and has appeared at the Kennedy Center for the Arts, National Museum for the American Indian, ASU Keer Cultural Center, and Meyer Theatre in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He has been recognized by the State of Arizona and Governor Janet Napolitano for his musical achievements and has been named a Tucson Citizen of the Month as well as Artist of the Month for the IICOC(Indigenouse Internet Chamber of Commerce).
Ayala travels throughout the US trying to be an Advocate for Education for our youth and living a traditional lifestyle where he lives an Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco free lifestyle to help lead our children in the right direction and show them that they can become whatever they dream.
Ayala is a regular performer a the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, bringing classical music to the Native American Community at one of the largest pow-wows in the country. Ayala also maintains connection to his cultural roots through traditional singing and dancing.
Ayala has released three self-distributed albums. His first, "Gabriel Ayala," was nominated for a Native American Music Award, Best Independent Recording in 2003. In 2007 Ayala released a Christmas CD, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas" and in 2008 "Tango!" which includes many arrangements by Ayala and was nominated for the APCMA(Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards) for “Best Acoustic” and “Best Instrumental” CD. Ayala has recently signed with Record Label Canyon Records which is located in Phoenix, Arizona and released Canyon Records first ever Classical CD by Gabriel Ayala entitled, “Portraits.” Gabriel Currently resides in Tucson, Arizona.
www.ayalaguitarist.com
Hi Gabriel, Thank you for your kind words and adding me to your friends. I first heard your music while traveling in Northern WI, you play with much beauty and share that with us, thank you. I wish you all the best and look forward to when our paths cross. Bernadette
hey there my incredibly talented and handsome friend!! well it finally happened, i am going on a road trip with my best friend the week of June 1st and i hope to be celebrating my birthday (4th) in Tucson. i have your number so i'll get in touch with you. if you're not on tour or busy maybe we can get together for dinner, or lunch, something, i'd just really love to finally get a chance to meet you, maybe if we're lucky you'll be playing somewhere while we are in town. take care, i'll stay in touch.
congrats on the book by Vincent Schilling "Native Musicians on the Go" . . . you are def on the GO all the time!! i've had life bring me close to Tucson but no cigar lately . . . i WILL make it before the year is up . . . i owe you a visit!!!
Hi Gabe. It's so great to see your growing success. Great job!!! Congratulations on reaping the fruits of all your hard work! When are you coming to ABQ again?
Hello my Dear Friend~
As we find ourselves in a new week, I send my Sincere wishes that Your days
may be Blessed with Love, Light, & Accomplishment of
YOUR unique Talents~
Whats up Bro... Have not heard from ya!! how's it going man.. saw the pics from back in the day.. Too Cool.... Hey when you coming down to oklahoma.. need to let me know, so I can drive to where ya playing!! Keep In Touch.. Check out my New Songs.. Let me know what ya think.. God Bless My Brother...
Hi Gabriel! :o) How you doing?! Are you going to be in Albuquerque this year? I'm headed down on Red Works Studio bizz... we might have a booth set up there. Would love to meet ya if you're going. :o)
