Today I’m speaking with the inspiring and very talented guitarist, Jiji.

Applauded by the Calgary Herald as “…talented, sensitive…brilliant,” JIJI is an adventurous artist on both classical and electric guitar, playing a wide range of music from traditional and contemporary classical to free improvisation. Her impeccable musicianship combined with compelling stage presence and fascinating repertoire earned her First Prize at the 2016 Concert Artists Guild International Competition.

JIJI’s performances have been featured on PBS (On Stage at Curtis series), NPR’s From the Top, WHYY-TV and Hong Kong broadcast station RTHK’s The Works, among others. Her EP recording, Underglow, was released in May 2018, featuring music by Bach, Albeniz, Ginastera and Dyens, in addition to her own composition for electric guitar and electronics.

A passionate advocate of new music, JIJI has premiered a duo piece Talking Guitars by renowned composer, Paul Lansky, and recently commissioned Nina C. Young to write a new guitar piece scheduled for premiere during 2018-19.

She has also premiered works by many emerging composers including Gabriella Smith, Gulli Björnsson, and Andrew McIntosh.

In 2018 she accepted the position of Assistant Professor of Guitar at Arizona State University.

Find out more about her http://jijiguitar.com/