Kevin Loh
About Kevin
Hailing from Singapore, Kevin Loh is one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation, captivating audiences worldwide.
Loh’s international acclaim has led to multiple invitations from renowned orchestras and international guitar festivals in London, Hong Kong, and Calcutta amongst others. He has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including London’s Wigmore Hall, the Berlin Konzerthaus, and Tokyo’s Suntory Hall.
Loh has also garnered numerous accolades, including 2nd prize at the prestigious 2023 Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition, arguably the most prestigious classical guitar competition in the world.
Loh is also passionate about giving back to society through music education and raising funds for various charities in Singapore and across the region.
Having studied at the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin School and the University of Cambridge in Britain, Loh recently earned both his Master of Music and Graduate Certificate in Classical Guitar Performance as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Peck School of the Arts, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with Prof. René Izquierdo. Building upon his exceptional experience there, he has now transitioned into a faculty role as a Lecturer in Classical Guitar at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Loh will begin his Doctor of Musical Arts in Classical Guitar Performance at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music in Fall 2026.
Loh is generously supported by Altamira Guitars and Augustine Strings.
2026
MA (Cantab.), University of Cambridge
Founder & Director, Diplomado Internacional de Guitarra San Miguel de Allende
Incoming DMA student in Guitar Performance, Northwestern University Bienen School of Music (Fall 2026)
2025
Lecturer in Classical Guitar, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts
MM & Graduate Certificate in Guitar Performance, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Kaleido Guitar Duo with guitarist Hao Yang
2023
2nd prize, Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition
1st prize, XXVI Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Ciudad de Coria
1st prize, XXII Concurso Internacional de Guitarra José Tomás Villa de Petrer
1st prize, Josefina P. Tuason International Guitar Competition, Denver Guitar Festival
2022
Harold A. Levin Class of '46 Scholarship, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
2021
Flute & guitar album I Molinisti with Roberto Alvarez and musicians from the Singapore Symphony Orchestra College Music Scholar, Girton College, University of Cambridge
2020
1st prize, London International Guitar Competition
2019
Fellowship of the Royal Schools of Music (FRSM) with Distinction Scholar, Loke Cheng-Kim Foundation
College Music Scholar, Girton College, University of Cambridge
2018
Goh Soon Tioe Centenary Award
2017
1st prize, 34th Volos International Guitar Competition
2016
1st prize, Senior Division International Youth Competition, Guitar Foundation of America
1st prize, International Competition for Young Guitarists «Andrés Segovia», age group 3
Guitar Foundation of America Fellowship Award
Young Artist Platform Award, International Guitar Foundation UK
2014
1st prize, International Competition for Young Guitarists «Andrés Segovia», age group 2
2012
1st prize, Junior Division International Youth Competition, Guitar Foundation of America
2010
Youth Excellence Award for Musical Excellence, HSBC Singapore
The Rolling Stones Bursary Award, Yehudi Menuhin School
Ongoing Endorsements with Altamira Guitars and Augustine Strings
M.M. & Performance Certificate in Classical Guitar Performance - Peck School of the Arts at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.A., Music - Girton College at University of Cambridge