Mir Ali Email and Phone Number

Mir AliGuitarist/ComposerShort Biography Since winning his first competition at the age of thirteen, Pakistani-born guitar virtuoso and composer Mir Ali has been described by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as “an exceptional nylon string guitarist," as "mesmerizing and hypnotic" by NPR, and as “innovative and eclectic” by Soundboard magazine. Ali has written music for movies, theater, radio, television commercials, and most recently for the documentary "Roots and Branches," which won the “Award of Excellence” from the prestigious Film Advisory Board in Hollywood. His recent tours include performances and master classes in India, Romania, Spain, Italy, and Canada. Mir is active as an adjudicator and clinician at prestigious guitar competitions and festivals in the United States and abroad. His publications are available through Mel Bay and Clear Note Publications.Currently, Mir serves as Director of the Amherst School of Guitar and has been President of the Buffalo Guitar Society and Artistic Director of the Rantucci International Guitar Festival and Competition for the past 15 years: www.rantuccifestival.com Mir is represented by Performing Arts Management by special arrangement with Sandra Wicinski. www.mir-ali.comSpecialties: *Performing (as soloist or with various chamber groups)*Composition (music for movies, theatre, radio & TV commercials, special projects)*Teaching (Seminars, master classes at all levels)* Public speaking ( high school & college music majors)