The Leyenda Foundation is a creative ecosystem dedicated to empowering artists, educators, and communities. Rooted in an artist-first philosophy, Leyenda brings together performers, composers, educators, and innovators across music, dance, wellness practices, and visual art. Through institutes, residencies, recordings, youth initiatives, professional development, and publishing, Leyenda nurtures imagination, honors cultural heritage, and builds lasting pathways where artistry and humanity thrive.

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Applications are now open for the Celedonio Romero Guitar Institute, Charlie Christian Jazz Guitar Institute, John Knowles Fingerstyle Guitar Institute, Leyenda Dance, and Leyenda Spark.

Coming soon: applications for Come Together Professional Development and the Wellness Institute.

Click “Programs” to select your institute and begin your application.

The Leyenda Wellness Institute is where world-class artists and wellness experts help you rebuild your relationship with practice, performance, and your own body. Join us to discover practical tools for ease, resilience, and joy in every part of your artistic life.

Click “Programs” to select Wellness institute to learn more.

Acclaimed Artist Jack Fowler will create our Artist-First Label Cover Art.

We congratulate David Leisner!

Acclaimed Artist Jack Fowler will create our Artist-First Label Cover Art.

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“The most significant guitar event since Segovia in Santiago.”

“The Leyenda Convention affords guitar teachers... the opportunity to interact with the top guitar teachers in the country... and play alongside the most advanced students in the world under the batons of the finest ensemble directors. The overlapping with the Celedonio Romero Institute may well be a guitar event whose significance has not been seen since Segovia’s master classes at Santiago de Compostela.”

— Dr. Robert Phillips
Recording and Performing Artist, Leyenda Ensemble Conductor,

Former Director of Guitar at Harrison School of the Arts

The Leyenda Foundation is made possible through substantial support of

Brian and Tamera Hays

Sang Tran

Our Corporate Sponsors

And generous individuals

Paulette Black, Matthew Branum, Kari Bricker, Brandon Brown, Matthew and Helen Denman, Robyn Hilger, Russell Kaplan, Dr. Robert Phillips, Dr. Sanjay Sikka, Steve Shreckner, Paul and Louise Waring

The Leyenda Foundation is made possible through substantial support of

Brian and Tamera Hays

Sang Tran

Our Corporate Sponsors

And generous individuals Paulette Black, Matthew Branum, Kari Bricker, Brandon Brown, Matthew and Helen Denman, Robyn Hilger, Russell Kaplan, Dr. Robert Phillips, Dr. Sanjay Sikka, Steve Shreckner, Paul and Louise Waring

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And generous individuals

Paulette Black, Matthew Branum, Kari Bricker, Brandon Brown, Matthew and Helen Denman, Robyn Hilger, Russell Kaplan, Dr. Robert Phillips, Dr. Sanjay Sikka, Steve Shreckner, Paul and Louise Waring