Many fine musicians have studied classical guitar at The University of Akron. While not every graduate over the years remained in the field, many have, and more than a few have successful careers as professional guitarists and music educators. The list below represents only those who currently have a web presence. If you see your name missing, please contact us and let us know!
Of Interest: In celebration of the accomplishments of our alumni, we produced a "Classical Guitar Alumni Festival" in 2007, which featured, in a two-day concert marathon, some fifteen program alumni.
Listed in alphabetical order.
| Chris Akin | BM 1991; MM 1993 |
| Mir Ali | 2003-05 |
| Keith Almstedt | MM, 2006 |
| Randall Avers | 1987-89 |
| James Buckland | MM, 1993 |
| Michael Curtis | BM, 1985 |
| Jonathan Davis | MM, 2006 |
| Cheryl Fitiak | MM, 2007 |
| Loren Fortna | MM, 2000 |
| Dominic Frasca | 1984-86 |
| Jonathan Gangi | BM, 2005; MM, 2007 |
| Seth Guillen | BM, 2009 |
| Michael Isla | MM, 2009 |
| Kimberly (Fox) Isum | BM, 2006; MM, 2008 |
| Paige Jackson | BM, 1989 |
| Rusty Jones | MM, 1998 |
| Patrick Joyce | MM, 1999 |
| James Marron | MM, 1989 |
| Peter Matthews | MM, 1990 |
| Benjamin McCartney | MM, 1999 |
| Joshua Millard | MM, 2001 |
| Eric Noden | 1986-88 |
| Paul Petric | BM, 1982; MM, 1985 |
| Michael Raglow | BM, 2007 |
| Kurt Reed | BM, 2008 |
| Adam Sarata | MM, 2003 |
| Scott Schwertfeger | MM, 1994 |
| Steve Sloan | BM, 2007 |
| Danny Voris | MM, 1993 |
| Neil Zaza | 1984-86 |