4th Saturday
8th of May 2027
Nikica Polegubić,
Tom Hodgkinskon
NAIL SHAPING TECHNIQUES
Producing a good velvety sound with your guitar seems like an unobtainable secret. Even if the nails is only a little bit chipped, the guitar simply will not sound as good as you want it to … and then it starts … mountains of nail files, fake nails, glues that don’t stick, glues that stick too much, the layer of white dust on your clothes and fingers. It can’t be that hard, can it? Nikica Polegubić will show us his knowledge and experience and finally bring an end to bad tone.
After the workshop you will be able to take masterclasses with him and later enjoy the concert of Tom Hodginskon, a young guitarist from Great Britain, whose tone quality itself is something magical. It will be the last concert of the Guitar Styria Season 2026/27.
Nikica Polegubić
Nikica Polegubić (Zagreb, 1996) began playing the guitar at the age of eight. In 2008, he joined the class of Xhevdet Sahatxhija, with whom he studied for the following six years. In 2014, he graduated from the Pavla Markovac Music School in Zagreb and began his studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz in Austria.
He earned his Bachelor's degree cum laude in 2018 under the guidance of one of today's most distinguished guitar pedagogues, Paolo Pegoraro, with whom he also completed his Master's degree in 2022. In 2020, he further studied with Łukasz Kuropaczewski, one of the world's leading contemporary guitarists.
Nikica is the recipient of numerous prizes and awards, including the Award of the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia for outstanding artistic achievement ...
Tom Hodgkinson
Tom Hodgkinson is a Classical Guitarist from Essex, England, whose exceptional versatility and rapidly growing reputation mark him as one of the most promising musicians of his generation. Equally accomplished as a classical guitarist, jazz guitarist, and lutenist, he has already established an impressive profile as both a soloist and ensemble musician.
During his studies at Brentwood School, Tom undertook advanced musical training at Junior Trinity Laban with Rebecca Baulch, while also studying at the Segovia Academy in Pordenone under the renowned pedagogue Paolo Pegoraro. In September 2023, he relocated to Graz, Austria to continue his studies with Pegoraro at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz ...
Fingernail-Workshop
The workshop consists of a lecture on fingernails, their role in classical guitar playing, and an interactive demonstration on the application of artificial nails.
The lecture explores the psychological aspects of using artificial nails, discussing their advantages and disadvantages, suitable materials, and proper maintenance and care. It is followed by a practical demonstration showing the correct method of applying artificial nails. Participants will also have the opportunity to try the process themselves.
Timetable
8. 5. 2027
Johann Joseph Fux Konservatorium
(Nikolaigasse 2, 8020 Graz)
9:00 – 9:30 / Welcome : Coffee & Tea
9:30 – 9:55 / Technique with the GS Team
10:00 – 12:15 / Nail shaping techniques-Workshop
with Nikica Polegubić
11:00 – 12:15 / Guitar orchestra
12:15 – 13:00 / Lunch break
13:00-15:15 / Masterclasses
13:00 – 15:15 / Guitar orchestra
16:15-17:30 / Concert of Tom Hodgkinson and
GS Club day participants
Pricing
FULL DAY CONTRIBUTION
(workshops, listening to masterclasses, guitar orchestra, concert):
Early-Bird*: 30€ · 15€ (members discount)
Regular: 40€ · 20€ (members discount)
ACTIVE MASTERCLASSES:
Nikica Polegubić: 45€ for 45 minutes
GS Team: 45€ for 45 minutes
ONLY CONCERT
Adult: 20€ · 15€ (Early-Bird*)
Youth/Students/GS Members: 10€ · 7€ (Early-Bird*)
GS Club Day participants: 0€
Students/Teachers of the JJF Conservatory: 0€
*until the 1st of May 2027
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Applications open on the 10th of April.
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