Greenwich ClassicalGuitar Society
Launching Late 2026

Casual guitar performance sessions in Greenwich

Greenwich Classical Guitar Society offers regular performance meetups where guitarists of all abilities play to friendly faces.

Be first to hear about our late 2026 launch.

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About the Society

Become a confident performer

You’ve spent weeks nailing those shifts and perfecting your phrasing. Time to show off your hard work!

Opportunities to perform are often missing when you’re learning the guitar. We offer a space to steady your nerves among peers who are in the same boat as you.

Sessions are casual and convivial, guided by the distinguished Harold Gordon-Smith, who offers expert feedback and encouragement.

Society leadership

Guided by world-class performers

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Harold Gordon-Smith

Founder

Harold Gordon-Smith is an award-winning classical guitarist who has performed in over 40 countries across North and South America, Africa, Europe and Asia, including appearances at Wigmore Hall and Kings Place in London. A graduate of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where he studied under Graham Devine, he became the first string player in the conservatoire’s history to receive 100% for a postgraduate final performance. He frequently returns as a visiting artist at the Royal Greenwich Guitar Festival. Harold recently gave masterclasses in Portugal and performed in a shared concert with French guitarist Edith Pageaud. Bach has been a lifelong preoccupation, leading to collaborations with the Netherlands Bach Society. He is currently working with Haris Kittos, Professor of Composition at the Royal Academy of Music, on a new work for solo guitar.

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How It Works

Everything a guitarist could hope for

Join our waitlist

Fill out our waitlist form, and we'll be in touch once we have enough members to launch.

Perform for each other

Members play to each other in monthly performance sessions. Sessions cycle around the homes of members who are happy to host locally. Many sessions will be accompanied by Harold Gordon-Smith, who will offer feedback and encouragement.

Watch yourself improve!

We improve our skills by getting used to the nerves and emotions we feel when performing, and from peer and Harold Gordon-Smith's feedback.

All Standards Welcome

Whether you are picking up the guitar for the first time or returning to the stage, there is a place for you in the society.

FAQ

Questions, answered

What will happen at society sessions?

At society sessions, members can practice their performance skills by playing to the rest of the group. On a regular basis, we are joined by our Society Leader who offers tips and advice after each performance. We learn from direct feedback, and by listening to feedback offered to others.

When does the society launch?

We are launching in late 2026. Join the waitlist to be the first to know about our launch.

Do I need to be an advanced player to join?

Not at all. The society welcomes every standard, from complete beginners to professional performers.

How much will sessions cost?

Membership pricing is being finalised ahead of launch. Playing sessions are opportunities to perform to a small group of peers, and Harold Gordon-Smith, who will offer expert feedback and advice.

Be there for the opening note

Join the waitlist today and we'll keep you posted on our launch, founding membership, and our first sessions.