Internationally renowned classical guitarist, educator, conductor, and arts advocate Martha Masters has built a career distinguished by artistic excellence and leadership in the field of guitar education. As President of the Guitar Foundation of America, she is a prominent national voice for expanding guitar programs in public schools and advancing equitable access to high-quality music education.

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Dr. Masters’ work as a conductor is grounded in formal training—she minored in instrumental conducting during her doctoral studies at the University of Southern California—and enriched by more than two decades of international experience. Her conducting profile includes leading All-State Guitar Orchestras in New Mexico, Virginia, and Florida, co-conducting and helping launch Arizona’s All-State Guitar Ensemble in 2025, and directing Arizona State University’s highly regarded Guitar Orchestra.

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Through her conducting and teaching, Masters prepares future leaders in guitar education by mentoring doctoral students and engaging undergraduate music education majors in high-level ensemble work. Her work as a conductor is informed by an active international performing career and a collaborative approach that bridges artistry, pedagogy, and advocacy.