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Thierry Gronchi

Guitarist

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Biography

Born in Marseille (France) in 1967, I started to learn guitar at the age of 6.
After a few years of classes in Marseille, I studied music in the conservatories of Geneva and Lausanne until obtaining the professional diplomas of the highest possible grade, always with the congratulations of the jury.

I had the privilege of studying in Lausanne under the direction of Dagoberto Linhares, renowned master guitarist and concertist, and of being part of his guitar quartet, the Quatuor Linhares, which allowed us to perform throughout Europe, for more than 10 years.

I have performed in solo, duet, chamber music and am currently part of the Sukulelestic Power Orchestra, an 8 ukulele ensemble that does everything except Hawaiian, covers and original compositions, to the delight of the audience.

I have also gained a great deal of educational experience in conservatories and music schools in French-speaking Switzerland, and am regularly invited as an expert for guitar competitions or exams, or as a teacher for chamber music courses.

I like to transmit my passion for the guitar and give pleasure to play this extraordinary instrument.

First Prize for virtuosity from the Lausanne Conservatory with congratulations from the jury.
Current equivalence: Master of Arts HES-SO in Musical Interpretation with Concert orientation.

Graduated classical guitar teacher of the Geneva Conservatory.
(mention "Very Good")
Current equivalence: Master of Arts HES-SO in Music Pedagogy with orientation in Instrumental or vocal teaching.

Holder of a Concert License from the Lausanne Conservatory.
(Postgraduate training without current equivalence)

Active member of the Swiss Society of Musical Pedagogy (SSMP).