The Youth Guitarathon

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Minnesota Guitar Society held its annual Youth Guitarathon and together, we cheered on the next generation of promising Minnesotan guitarists! They had worked hard, earned a spot on our stage, and we congratulate everyone involved on a fantastic experience.

Plus, this year attendees had the opportunity to cheer on the teachers who helped these young guitarists grow as musicians. During the Youth Guitarathon, we awarded our inaugural Guitar Educator of the Year award to one outstanding guitar teacher who had been nominated by their students. Congratulations to Jared Waln, our inaugural winner!

Information on the 2026 Youth Guitarathon will be made available at the beginning of the year, so stay tuned!