"Alex Park captivates the audience with distinct artistry through his polished technique and brings out the instrument’s intrinsic tone." - Christopher Parkening

 

Alex Park is an acclaimed international concert guitarist celebrated for his artistry as a soloist and collaborator across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Beginning his musical journey on the piano at an early age, Alex discovered his passion for the guitar at 13, first exploring rock, pop, and jazz before dedicating himself to the classical guitar.

Alex’s solo recital debut in 2013 garnered critical acclaim, leading to numerous future engagements. In 2016, he won the Thomas M. Osborn Concerto Competition, earning the opportunity to perform with the Pepperdine Orchestra. Since then, he has performed with esteemed ensembles including the Culver City Symphony Orchestra, Marina del Rey Symphony, Lee’s Summit Symphony (Kansas City, MO), Beach Cities Symphony, and the Westlake Village Symphony.

Alex holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Pepperdine University, where he studied under legendary classical guitarist Christopher Parkening. He earned his Master of Music degree under Andrew York at California State University, Fullerton, and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree under Brian Head and Scott Tennant at the University of Southern California (USC). Additionally, Alex had the privilege of studying with Pepe and Angel Romero, renowned as members of the "Royal Family of the Guitar." His accomplishments include receiving the USC Thornton Ensemble Award during his first year of doctoral studies.

As an educator, Alex serves on the faculty of Pepperdine University, ranked #1 in “The Ten Very Best Colleges for Classical Guitar Performance” by Music School Central. He is also the founder of the CalMuse Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to high quality music education for children from under resourced communities.

In 2019, Alex released his debut album, Classical Guitar, earning widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Classical Guitar Magazine described the album as "Fantastic!" while Fanfare praised it for its “winning combination of technical assurance, versatility, and interpretive finesse.” His recordings have been broadcast on WXXI (Rochester, NY), WQED (Pittsburgh, PA), and CJPX (Montreal, QC).

Beyond the concert stage, Alex has contributed to the film and media industry as a session guitarist and composer. His work has been featured in award-winning projects recognized by the Emmy Awards, Cinema Los Angeles Film Festival, and the International New York Film Festival. Alex’s expertise extends to a variety of stringed instruments from around the world including the lute, oud (Turkey), pipa (China), and balalaika (Russia), often integrating them into film scores. Notably, he recorded music for the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride theme park.

Through his performances, recordings, and teaching, Alex Park continues to inspire audiences and advance the art of classical guitar.