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As a Classical Guitar Performance major, Eric Benzant-Feldra earned his Bachelor’s of Music Degree from the University of Southern California in May of 1999 and his Masters of Music Degree from the California Institute of the Arts in May of 2002. Mr. Benzant-Feldra has studied the classical guitar since he was ten, initially under Jack Sanders of the Claremont Colleges, under William Kanengiser while at U.S.C., and under virtuoso improviser Miroslav Tadic of Cal Arts. Eric finished his studies with an Advanced Studies certificate at U.S.C. under Flamenco guitarist Adam Del Monte and classical guitarist William Kanengiser.
Master classes with the most revered names in the field have also fortuned Eric’s studies. Names such as, David Russel, Christopher Parkening, and Pepe Romero are among many that Eric has studied with. Eric has also been recognized as a top performer in many competitions. Eric was a national prize winner in the 1997 American String Teacher’s Association National Competition, a Grand Prize winner of the 1995 KCET (TV) African American Artist’s Award, and the First Prize winner of U.S.C.’s Classical Guitar Concerto Competition in 1999.
Eric Benzant-Feldra has also had many high profile performances including an appearance with legendary jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell, a solo performance at Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, a performance of Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with the U.S.C. Thorton Chamber Orchestra, and a Debut and follow up concert in Osaka Japan, among others. Eric's classical guitar carreer is getting a sure-footed start with the critically acclaimed nation-wide performances of his guitar duo, The Duo, with guitarist Michael Kudirka.
While currently focusing on a performance carreer in classical, rock, and electronic dance music, Eric also teaches at Pomona College in Claremont as well as with the L.A. County Office of Education.
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Hello, Ericb. Thanks for connecting wiht me at Myspace. I am glad to see that you accepted my invitation. ...I play accustic guitar since 1987. In 1996 I did a University entrance exam and I played, among other songs, the Fantasia (Dowland)... I think it is the Fantasia n 7....I am not sure... But It is a very beautiful music! I loved it. And you, how long have you been playing? And where are you from? Are you american? So, happiness to you! Best regards!! Music and more music to us!
Hey Eric, it was great to hear from you, the tracks sound great! You've always been an inspiration to me and I thank you for that. Let's get together sometime and jam! Have a glorious day my friend!
oh damn man. look at you! us tour and everything. Sick! well when you're back in La la land hit me up. so much to catch up on. My buddy just got accepted to cal arts. I'm excited for him. Have fun out there eric. peace
Hey Eric, great playing! I love your Prelude number one very lyrical. I will send you a friend request from my artist page as well. Looking forward to chatting about music
Hello . pray things are going well for you. I just played you music for my husband and he was WOW I like his sound, we need his music!!!! just wanted you to know. Thanks again for the invite and the chance to hear your sound.
