
ABOUT ADRIÁN MOLINA
I’m a multidisciplinary musician specializing in classical guitar, jazz, improvisation, and teaching. As a guitarist and composer I’ve developed my own style that brings together the influences that have inspired me into one unique voice. My style combines musical expressiveness, a rich sound, the autonomy of the classical guitar as a solo instrument, virtuosity, and the contemporary musical aesthetics that accompany jazz.
As a teacher, I use a modern and personalized methodology that dismantles widespread (and incorrect) beliefs such as "I'm too old", "I'm not good at music", and "I have no ear". I believe that everybody, regardless of their background and abilities, is capable of learning music and, most importantly, of communicating artistically through it.
CV
2012 - 2017
2010 - 2013
Advanced degree in music; specialty guitar pedagogy; Conservatorio Superior de Música de Valencia "Joaquín Rodrigo".
Professional degree in music; specialty classical guitar; Professional Conservatory of Cartagena, Murcia.
2020 - 2021
Jazz guitar lessons with Ricardo Valverde.
2018
"Musical Improvisation and how to teach it. Theoretical introduction and practical module I" Juan Ramón Veredas; Trinity College of London, Valencia.
2018
Palau de la Música international jazz seminar with Peter Bernstein; Sedajazz school; Valencia.
2017
Master class with Bartholomeu Wiese; Gaspar Sanz Memorial, organized by the Institute for Musical Development (IDM), Valencia.
2017
International Music Forum at the Palau de la Música, Valencia.
2017
International jazz seminar at the Palau de la Música with Jaume Llombart; Sedajazz school; Valencia.
2016
Jazz guitar and combo classes with Ricardo Valverde; Rythmus school.
2015
Master class with Hopkinson Smith; conservatory of Valencia.
2014
Master class with Raphaella Smits; conservatory of Valencia.
2013
Guitar course "Improvisation and Argentine folklore" with Juan Falú and Jorge Cardoso; Villarreal Guitar Festival.
2012
Master class with Leo Brouwer; Petrer International Guitar Festival.
2012
Sophrology course with Paola Requena; Professional Conservatory of Cartagena.
2012
Flamenco guitar technique course with Pedro Sierra; professional conservatory of Cartagena.
2012
Master class with Ronald Dyens; Petrer International Guitar Festival.
2012
Jazz and Latin music workshop with Paquito D'Rivera; Petrer International Festival.
Classical guitar technique course with Mª Carmen Ros; Professional conservatory of Cartagena.
2011
2011
Jazz guitar course with Chema Ruíz; professional conservatory of Cartagena.
2011
Jazz guitar course with Maxi Caballero; music school of Bullas, Murcia.
2010
Classical guitar lessons with Paco Castellón; Arpegio Academy; Cartagena, Murcia.
2009 - 2011
Modern guitar lessons with Fernando Rubio; Cartagena, Murcia.
2009
Contemporary music course with Latino Blanco and Teresa Luján; Casa de la cultura de Cartagena.
EXPERIENCE
2017
Guitar teacher; Cofrentes Music Camp.
2014 - 2023
Guitar teacher; Estudio 21, Valencia.
2014 - 2016
Guitar teacher; In Crescendendo; Valencia.
2015 - 2016
Teaching internship; Velluters professional conservatory; Valencia.
2019 - 2023
Guitar teacher; Fonteta de San Luis Music School and Band; Valencia.
LANGUAGES
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Spanish: Native language.
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English: Fluent