Classical and jazz guitarist
Dmytro Kushnirov
I have been taking my guitar lessons from the best Ukrainian teacher of classical guitar J.Fomin since I was 13.
A graduate of the Musical College D.Bortnyansky (Sumy, Ukraine), classical guitar department in 2000 and the Institute of Music R.M.Gliera (Kiev, Ukraine), department of jazz music in 2011.
In 2007, at the international classical guitar contest Paolo Pegoraro, one of the most famous teachers in Europe, chose me to give me his lessons at the academy them F.Tarrega (Pordenone, Italy). As a special prize from the Italian Cultural Centre received a scholarship to study.
Laureate of the international competitions.
Participated in master classes with the best guitarists in Europe:
- Paolo Pegoraro
- Pablo Marquez
- Carlo Marchione
- Tillmann Hoppstock
- Adriano del Sal
Also I gave concerts in Ukraine, Italy and Israel.
Participated in the concert of the famous double-bassist Pierre Boussaguet.
I am also cooperating with Jamala.
Performed at festivals:
- Alfa Jazz (Ukraine)
- Jazzopen (Ukraine)
- “Tre Colore” (Reggia-Millia, Italy)
- “Crimea music fest” (Ukraine)
- “Jazz-Koktebel” (Ukraine)
- “Lviv jazz fest” (Ukraine)
Band-leader of the group “Urban Gypsy”.