Bio

As a guitarist, Mason has performed with and learned from some of the most respected names in music.  And, as an engineer, he has had the opportunity to work with some of the top tech companies around.

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Mason studied with Grammy-winning guitarist Sergio Assad and world-renowned performer Denis Azabagic. He’s won prizes in national guitar competitions including first and second place in the Society of American Musicians’ 79th and 78th annual competitions, respectively and performed for artists such as Roland Dyens, Sharon Isbin, Lorenzo Michelli and Oscar Ghiglia. He also studied composition with Sergio Assad and composer Gyula Fekete of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music - Budapest. He has performed extensively as both a soloist and ensemble musician, has had his original works performed in concert halls across North America, Europe and Asia, and has received honors and distinctions from some of the preeminent names in music.  Previously, Mason directed Music and Educational Technologies at the Juilliard School in New York City.

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In addition to music, Mason has extensively studied sound and technology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland (where his primary research interests were interactive sound design, mobile device audio and mobile app development).  He currently works in the software industry as a consulting engineer and can sometimes be seen on large television screens in Times Square!

"Mason is a young, talented guitar player who communicates the music to the public very easy, with great clarity and strong dominance on his instrument."
- Denis Azabagic, Internationally renowned guitarist



"A very solid performer of multiple styles." 
- Sergio Assad, Grammy - winning Guitarist & Composer



"Wonderful, musical playing!"
- Society of American Musicians



"An excellent player and performer, as well as a fine musician."
- Pamela Kimmel, President - Chicago Classical Guitar Society, Educator