Paweł Kuźma

Classical Guitarist | Educator | Composer

About Me

Paweł Kuźma is a classical guitarist, educator, composer, and ensemble director with over 15 years of international teaching and performing experience. He holds two Master’s degrees in Guitar Performance, having studied with Prof. Alina Gruszka at the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland, and with Dr. Jukka Savijoki at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland.Since 2016, Paweł has taught at the American University in Cairo, offering courses in classical guitar, music theory, ethnomusicology, ensemble performance, and contemporary music. He is known for blending rigorous technique with cross-cultural understanding and creative exploration.As a soloist and ensemble musician, he has performed throughout Europe, North Africa, and the United States. From 2017 to 2025, he co-directed the Cairo Guitar Collective, and from 2017 to 2023, the experimental ensemble Cairo Impro. Both groups focused on new music, interdisciplinary collaboration, free improvisation, and educational projects. His artistic work has been supported by grants from the European Union, the Polish Ministry of Culture, and the American University in Cairo.From 2025, Paweł is based in Hanoi, Vietnam, where he offers private lessons, masterclasses, and concerts for a wide range of audiences.

For more information, please refer to this CV

Videos and recordings

Selected performances and concert recordings.

Solo:

Paweł Kuźma - Ma'at

Paweł Kuźma - Aite

Mauro Giuliani - Rossiniana No.3 Op.121

Paweł Kuźma - Eos

Astor Piazzolla - Acentuado

Chamber music:

Astor Piazzolla - Bordel 1900 (Vasilis Soukas - violin)

Astor Piazzolla - Cafe 1930 (Vasilis Soukas - violin)

Astor Piazzolla - Nightclub 1960 (Vasilis Soukas - violin)

Astor Piazzolla - Concert d'Aujourdhui (Vasilis Soukas - violin)

Joaquin Rodrigo - Concerto de Adanjuez - Mov. I, II.

Cairo Impro (free improvisation concerts and sessions):

Cairo Impro at AUC: Synopsis (2021)

Cairo Impro at El Warsha (2018)

Cairo Impro at Makan (2018)

Cairo Impro at All Saints' Cathedral, Cairo (2017)

Cairo Guitar Collective (commissioned works):

Amr Okba - Guitar Quartet (2022)

Karim Frege - Alcoves (2022)

Karim Frege - The Silk Road (2018)

Bahaa El Ansary - Love the Sounds (2018)

More videos available on Paweł’s YouTube channel

Teaching, Performance and Commissions

Private lessonsPaweł offers one-on-one classical guitar lessons online and in person for students of all levels — from beginners to advanced performers and teachers. His teaching emphasizes sound quality, musical interpretation, technique, artistic development and methodology of teaching. Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals and experience.Lessons can include:

  • Classical guitar technique and repertoire

  • Performance preparation

  • Musical expression and stage presence

  • Sight-reading, theory, and ear training

  • Teaching methodology

Standard rate: $25/hour. Different length lessons available upon request.

Concerts & Lecture-RecitalsPaweł offers a variety of concert programs tailored for cultural institutions, schools, and festivals. These programs may include:

  • Classical solo guitar repertoire

  • World music — exploring musical traditions from cultures around the globe

  • Contemporary works and new commissions

  • Themed lecture-recitals that combine live music with educational storytelling

Standard concert fee: $500/hour. Rehearsals: $25/hour.Flexible arrangements available for educational and artistic partnerships.For inquiries or to discuss your project, please get in touch.

Masterclasses & WorkshopsPaweł designs custom workshops and masterclasses on classical guitar, ensemble performance, free improvisation, and artistic development. These are ideal for institutions, music schools, and festivals. He has designed and led sessions at cultural institutions and universities on topics including:

  • Guitar performance in contemporary contexts

  • Ensemble coaching and performance

  • Free improvisation and creative development

  • Cross-cultural approaches to musical interpretation

  • The role of creativity in the development of an artist

Pricing depends on the scope and format — please inquire for details.

Commission a compositionPaweł welcomes composition commissions for solo classical guitar and small chamber ensembles involving guitar. His writing reflects a deep understanding of the instrument, with attention to sound, structure, and expressive clarity.Solo Guitar Works
Crafted with refined technique and intimate knowledge of the classical guitar tradition.Chamber Works
Compositions for small ensembles featuring guitar, such as guitar with voice, strings, or mixed instrumentation.Collaborative Process
Paweł works closely with each commissioner to shape the piece around the project’s artistic and technical goals.Commissioning Process:

  • Consultation – A discussion of the commission’s concept, instrumentation, timeline, and scope

  • Proposal – A formal project outline including estimated delivery and fee

  • Composition & Feedback – Progress updates and optional feedback rounds

  • Delivery – Final score and parts provided in print-ready format

Commissioning Fees:Solo Guitar Works: from $500Small Ensemble Works (up to 3 performers): from $750Final pricing may vary depending on length and complexity. Project-based arrangements are welcomed.

Contact Me

Get in touch for lessons, collaborations, or concert inquiries.