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Gabriel Ayala

Gabriel Ayala: Classical Guitarist

About Me

Gabriel Ayala, classical guitarist, is one of the up and coming musicians of his time. He is becoming well-known throughout the United States as a performer. A native of Corpus Christi, Texas, Gabriel now resides in Tucson, Arizona where he received his Master of Music degree from the University of Arizona. Gabriel has taught in all levels of education from elementary to college which has helped him to become a leading pedagogue of the guitar. Gabriel has won several competitions and serves as a judge for competitions.Gabriel performs extensively throughout the United States and has had the opportunity of performing on live radio broadcasts, as well as, public and national television. In 2003, Gabriel released his self-titled debut CD and was nominated for the Native American Music Awards, otherwise known as, the NAMMYS for Best Independent Recording. In 2004, Gabriel was honored to be one of selected few to perform at the Gathering of Nations for over 30,000 people in attendance and is featured on a compilation CD of Gathering of Nations.In addition to being a solo classical guitarist, Gabriel also promotes Native culture through traditional singing and dancing. In the Native American community, Gabriel (Yaqui) has also performed with well-known Native American musicians and entertainers. Gabriel recently released a new CD entitled, "I'll be home for Christmas." This CD has 21 tracks and features a large variety of Christmas Classics. Gabriel will be releasings another CD in Late February(Guitar Recital) as well as Summer 2007(Tango!).www.ayalaguitarist.com
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Member Since: 8/3/2006
Band Website: ayalaguitarist.com
Band Members: I am a Solo Classical Guitarist. I have played in Guitar Trios, Duets with Flute and Violin but travel primarily as a Solo Artist.This is a WORLD PREMIERE of a piece entitled Serenade No. 3 by Composer, David Yeagely. It was written for me last year so I thought it would be nice to add it to my page. Enjoy!

Influences: Classical Guitarists:Kazuhito Yamashita, Philip Hii, Scott Tennant, John Williams, Jeffrey McFadden, Assad Brothers, David Rusell, Pepe and Angel Romero.Classical Composers:JS Bach, WA Mozart, LV Beethoven, Samuel Barber, Carl Orff, G. Verdi, Rachmaninoff, Scarlatti, A Piazzola just to name a few.I listen to all types of music from Jazz, Classical, Rap, Rock n Roll, Heavy Metal, Pop, New Age, Opera etc. You name it, I listen to it. I feel to be a great musician you should listen to all types of music.
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Sounds Like: I am a very agressive Classical Guitarist. I like to think I sound like that of Yamashita. I do not really enjoy listening to Conservative Guitarists. It bores me to hear no emotion and no risk involved because a musician is taking a song at a very slow tempo. Because of the way I play, it is very much in your face at all times and have been criticized because of it saying that I sound like Yamashita. That is my whole point though....Success!
Record Label: Canyon Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Collaborating with Radmilla Cody

I was in Phoenix on Monday-Tuesday to start working on a Collaboration with Singer/Radmilla Cody.  Radmilla asked me to work with her on a couple of songs that will be released on her next CD. I ...
Posted by Gabriel Ayala on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:24:00 PST

Signing with Canyon Records

Hello everyone, I have some really exciting news.  Just this morning I had a meeting with the President of Canyon Records and was invited to be a part of their family.   Yes, I am going...
Posted by Gabriel Ayala on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:56:00 PST

Litchfield Park Native Music & Arts Festival

Sat., January 12th The previous night I just played at ASU Kerr Cultural Center and woke up early morning to make the treck across town.  I arrived in Litchfield Park to perform at the Annual Nat...
Posted by Gabriel Ayala on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:46:00 PST

ASU Kerr Cultural Center(Scottsdale, AZ)

Friday, January 11th: Friday morning I had a great time performing at the Coffee Hour provided by ASU Kerr Ctr.  I had a full house of Starbucks driven people ready to get a preview of the concer...
Posted by Gabriel Ayala on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:41:00 PST

Interview with the AZ Republic

Just incase you didn't get my Bulletin I'm posting the Article from the AZ Republic on here. Enjoy! -G Barbara YostThe Arizona RepublicJan. 3, 2008 10:45 AM SCOTTSDALE - Tucson guitarist Gabriel Ayal...
Posted by Gabriel Ayala on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:00:00 PST

Veterans Day/Man with no Name

Well, I'm back in Tucson but only for a couple of days til I go to Silver City, NM for a concert.  My recent trip was incredible.  I'd like to share just a little more if I may for those of ...
Posted by Gabriel Ayala on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:52:00 PST

John F Kennedy Ctr for the Performing Arts

Hello everyone out there in Myspace world.  It is now 1103pm and I'm in Washington DC.  I'm here on tour playing concerts and was fortuntate to have been asked back to perform at the Sm...
Posted by Gabriel Ayala on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:07:00 PST

Recent Tour of Texas

Hello everyone, Yes, I know it has been a while since I last blogged anything and I'm finally getting arond to it at 120am on Sat.  I just finished practicing, actually working on a new transcrip...
Posted by Gabriel Ayala on Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:35:00 PST

Life of a Rock Star

I'm writing just maybe vent or let everyone know that the life of a musician is very demanding.  I always hear, "You are so lucky to be doing what you love."  That is very true, but there ar...
Posted by Gabriel Ayala on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:42:00 PST

Off to Tulalip, Washington

Hello all, just a quick note.  I'm heading to Tulalip for the Native American Film Festival there.  I will write next week and post some pics to let you all know how it went.  Please be...
Posted by Gabriel Ayala on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:43:00 PST