Dana Starkell is a professional classical guitarist who will begin performing in the Quad Cities area starting September 2006. Currently living in Austin, Texas, Dana is available for all occasions in the surrounding areas of DES MOINES, IOWA CITY, and CHICAGO. Dana began refining his skills as a classical guitarist while undertaking a world record 12,000 mile canoe trip from Canada to Brazil. During a break in Port of Spain, he was befriended by Philip Keiler (a student of New York guitarist, Alice Artz).

This friendship led to Dana's first formal concert at The University of the West Indies in Trinidad. After returning from the canoe trip, Dana won top prize in the Senior Classical Guitar category of the Manitoba Music Festival in 1983. Since that time, he has attended master classes held by the world renowned classical guitarist Christopher Parkening, and taken lessons from John Sutherland, David Brandon, and Norbert Kraft.

Dana has performed extensively in classical, renaissance, spanish, and baroque styles since 1982. Having released six recordings of classical guitar music, he has a wide selection of music to compliment your event, large or small. Dana has a great passion for music and you will appreciate his prompt and professional service. For additional information about Dana Starkell and his services please refer to DanaStarkell.com