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John Mery
Saturday, February 24th, 2007 at 8:00 PM
John Mery's background is quite intriguing: he was born in Santiago, Chile, grew up in the US and has lived and
studied music in Europe. John began playing the guitar at an early age and, like most guitar players, was originally interested in rock and other popular styles. He discovered the
classical guitar after his family moved to Spain when he was eleven; it greatly inspired him. Upon returning to the U.S. he dedicated himself to the study of classical guitar; he became
completely absorbed in pushing the boundaries of music. His skills earned him a scholarship to the guitar program at the University of Arizona where he went on to receive a
master’s degree in guitar performance. During his time as a student, John was invited to perform in master classes held by some of the world’s top guitarists, including David Russell,
Abel Carlevaro, Oscar Ghilia and Christopher Parkening.
John has performed as a soloist and in ensembles across the U.S., in Europe, and in South America. He moved to
Portland, OR in 1999, where he became head of the music program at PCC. Since then, he has become a regular member of the Northwest music scene as he continues to perform in a wide
variety of genres and styles. John's other passions include gourmet cooking and traveling (he speaks four languages fluently). He also shares his time and talent with his wife and
two children.
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