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Lou Mowad holds a Master of Music degree in Guitar Performance from the University of Arizona, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from Florida International University, and an Associate of Arts from Miami-Dade Community College. All his degrees were acquired on performance scholarships. He has studied with many of the world's greatest classical guitarists and teachers.
In addition, he has been asked to adjudicate competitions for the Music Teachers National Association and the Guitar Foundation of America. He has been on the faculty of Florida International University, Barry University, Miami Dade and Broward Community College, and the New England Music Camp in Maine during the summers.
Yasmin Berkson holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Guitar Performance from the University of Arizona and an Associate of Arts from Broward Community College. All her degrees were acquired on performance scholarships. She has studied with many of the world's greatest classical guitarists and teachers and is also a published and recognized world class photographer. www.berksonphotography.com
Together they have toured throughout the world with performances in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and a five city tour of South Korea. They have also performed on television, radio, and premiered many new works for the guitar, including the Concerto in D Minor by Francis Kleynjans, dedicated to the duo. They have also been recognized and recommended by the National Endowment for the Arts and have received numerous grants and awards.
As teachers, their students have studied and graduated from many of the finest music schools, including Indiana University, Florida State University, the University of Miami, Boston Conservatory, Barcelona Conservatory and the University of Arizona to name a few.
Lou and Yasmin are currently living in Asheville, North Carolina with their daughter Rafaella and their cat Daisey and Shih Tzu Sparky. Lou is currently on the faculty of Brevard College in Brevard North Carolina.
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