Masterclass & Competition
Valle d'Itria Guitar Festival · Martina Franca
A programme combining training and competition: advanced masterclass with internationally renowned teachers and a guitar competition open to soloists of all ages. 2–6 September 2026 in the historic centre of Martina Franca.
Registration closes 30 July 2026
4 – 6 September 2026
Individual 50-minute lessons with free repertoire. The final schedule will be communicated one week before the course.
Teachers
Giampaolo Bandini
Carlo Marchione
Salone delle Adunanze, Piazza Plebiscito 17, Martina Franca (Taranto, Italy)
3 – 4 September 2026
Solo section — no age limit
Eliminatory round
Free programme (max 15 min). 3 September from 9:00 AM, Salone delle Adunanze, Martina Franca (Taranto, Italy). Open to the public.
Final round
3 finalists, 20-minute free programme. Villa Mitolo, Locorotondo, 4 September at 8:00 PM.
Prizes
1st: €500 + concerts at Murge Music Festival 2027 and VGF 2027
2nd: 2 free masterclass lessons at VGF 2026
3rd: diploma, strings and accessories
Registration fee for all participants: €20
Competition, 4 lessons (2 Marchione + 2 Bandini), listener access, opening concert ticket and transfers
Competition, 2 lessons (1 Marchione + 1 Bandini), listener access and opening concert ticket
4 lessons (2 Bandini + 2 Marchione), listener access to masterclass and competition, opening concert ticket
Competition entry, listener access and opening concert ticket
Listener access to all masterclasses and competition