For over a decade,
Kevin Ayers has
been captivating
audiences with his
masterful
performances at
venues across
the West Coast.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Kevin combines his passion for music with a deep commitment to teaching. He maintains a private studio, offering lessons to students of all ages and skill levels, fostering a love for music. In addition to his educational work, Kevin provides musical entertainment for a variety of events, including recitals, weddings, and corporate gatherings. With a reputation for excellence and an ability to tailor performances to any occasion, Kevin ensures every event is filled with unforgettable music.

Kevin Ayers performing classical guitar
Kevin Ayers performing classical guitar at a concert

Education and Awards in Classical Guitar

As founder of The Commonwealth Guitar Trio, he was invited to perform for the KUSC Sundays Live! series at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Chapman University. Kevin’s formal music education began at Fullerton College where he earned his associate’s degree in music. After finishing his studies with honors, Kevin became the first classical guitarist from Fullerton College to be accepted into USC’s Thornton School of Music. In addition to completing a B.A. in Classical Guitar Performance Cum Laude at USC, Kevin received the prestigious Classical Guitarist and Classical Guitar Ensemble Awards for 2012.

In 2010, Kevin was a prize winner in the American String Teachers Association Aron Green Classical Guitar Competition. While completing his Masters at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2016, Kevin was a featured accompanist at the Conservatory’s Classical Kick-off Weekend and participated in the Guitar Ensemble’s world premiere of Nazcan by Chilean composer Javier Farias at the prestigious Biasini International Festival and Competition. Kevin has studied and worked with world-renowned guitarists including Shingo Fujii, Scott Tennant, Pepe Romero, Sergio Assad, and David Tanenbaum.

Testimonials

“Kevin was wonderful. His selection of music and suggestions made everything perfect. We highly recommend Kevin for any special event.”

Wendy

“I received lots of positive comments about Kevin's music. It was exactly what I wanted for my parent's anniversary party. I throw lots of large parties and Kevin will definitely be my first choice for entertainment!”

Sherry

“Kevin was wonderful to work with and incorporated our requests beautifully. Thanks so much for helping to make our day so special!”

Ann

“Kevin was a pleasure to work with start to finish. He brought the touch of class and elegance to our event that we were looking for. He was well prepared, professional and a gifted talent. I would highly recommend him without hesitation to anyone.”

Ray

“Kevin was prompt, gracious and played a beautiful selection of classical pieces for our gathering of friends and neighbors. His talent and music provided the perfect touch to a picture perfect afternoon. ”

Keith

“Thank you again for playing at our wedding back in August! We had such a wonderful and memorable time. Thanks for helping to make the occasion what it was.”

Mandy

“Kevin is such an easy person to work with and an incredibly talented guitarist. His music set the atmosphere throughout our wedding ceremony, cocktails and dinner. He was even willing to learn a couple of songs we had chosen specifically. I would highly recommend him for future events.”

Angela

“Kevin did a fantastic job! He was very professional and was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him for any wedding event. He was very easy to communicate with and handled everything with the utmost profession.”

Jon

“Kevin is an exceptional guitar player and you will be making a mistake if you do not book him. He is a true professional and it shows in his demeanor and his skill with the guitar. Book him. Now. You will not regret it!”

Mark

“Kevin played beautifully for my clients' wedding at Ventana Inn in Big Sur. He played a beautiful mix of Beatles, classical, and other contemporary that suited the locale. I'd hire him again!”

Genevieve