Vinny Linhares

Vinícius Linhares da Silva (also known as Vinny Linhares) is a classical guitarist born in Goiania, Brazil, and based in Burnaby, BC, since 2015. Vinny was laureate in his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in music, majoring in classical guitar from the School of Music and Performing Arts at the Federal University of Goias (Escola de Música e Artes Cênicas (EMAC) da Universidade Federal de Goiás) in Goiania, Brazil. At the age of 18, Vinny won his first competition award with the first prize at the “1st National Guitar Competition at EMAC” in 2004, and an honour mention in the National Music Festival “Geração Furnas” in 2006, both realized in Goiania, Brazil.

Since 2003, Vinny had been teaching classical guitar. He focuses on preparing his students to perform music in level of excellence which enables the students to be rewarded in renowned competitions, music festivals, as well as enroll into the best academic music programs in universities worldwide. In addition, he follows the program for the classical guitar designed by The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM).

He is an active member of the Vancouver Classical Guitar Society, as well as integrant of Vancouver Guitar Orchestra.

Education

• Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar (Federal University of Goias)

• Master of Music in Classical Guitar (Federal University of Goias)