The Young Performing Artist Program is dedicated to nurturing artistic excellence in young people. The YPA Program provides extraordinary and promising young classical guitarists financial assistance for intensive training with master teachers, performance opportunities to showcase their talents, and support with university auditions in order to maximize their potential and ready them for a future in the performing arts. All students in the YPA Program give back to their community in the form of performances and mentorship of younger musicians. The Program is supported entirely by donations and performance fees.