About
   Todd Shelar

I have over 25 years performing experience in a variety of styles, including big band and combo jazz ensembles, classical chamber ensembles, traditional folk groups, and many original rock, experimental and instrumental bands and musical projects.  I hold a BS in Classical Guitar Performance from Frostburg State University as well as a Master’s Degree in Classical Guitar Performance from Towson University.  I'm currently active composing, performing and recording for a solo instrumental project Pergola, as a solo classical guitarist, as part of the mandolin and guitar duo Duo Dyad and as a member of the traditional Irish band The Pilgrims of Deep Run.
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I studied rock and blues with Andy Jones, jazz and classical with Scott Elliott, jazz with Paul Wingo and classical with Troy King.
I have had master classes with Paul Galbraith, the Brazilian Guitar Quartet, Rene Izquierdo, Matthew McAllister, Meng Su, Uros Baric, Allan Neave, Peter Stewart, and Irina Kulikova. Attended the Camino de Artes Guitar Workshop, in Carrion de los Condes, Spain and the Classical Guitar Retreat on the Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland.
 
Specializing in classical and fingerstyle guitar my repertoire includes music from the Rennaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern eras as well as various world, folk, jazz and popular instrumental solo guitar pieces. I am available to provide music for your wedding, art event, private party or other special event.
 
Take a look at the links below to hear projects I am currently involved with.