Ignacio Barcia, born in Montevideo, Uruguay, began studying guitar at the age of 12 under the direction of Robert Ravera. In 1997, he was admitted to the University of the Republic of Uruguay where he obtained a BA degree in Classical Guitar Performance in 2002 under the direction of Mario Payssé.
Mr. Barcia has studied in Argentina with Eduardo Isaac and in Uruguay with Eduardo Fernández. and also has attended several seminars and master classes including internationally renowned guitarists Shin Ichi Fukuda, Magnus Andersson, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, David Russell, Paul O..dette, and Leo Brouwer.
He also holds an Artist Certificate in Performance that was sponsored by the College of Charleston, (SC) and classical guitarist Marc Regnier.
Mr Barcia has performed in several locations and events including Piccolo Spoleto Festival 2006 & 2007, Monday Night Series at the College of Charleston, St Luke's Chapel Concert Series.
His live recording of Leo Brouwer's "3 Danzas Concertantes" with pianist Matthew Parker was chosen and broadcasted on NPR's "Carolina Concerts"
Ignacio is currently pursuing a Master's Degree under the supervision of Cuban guitarists René Izquierdo on a full scholarship from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he also teaches guitar, sight reading for guitarists and guitar ensembles.
