Gabino Flores, in concert

Gabino Flores is one of the most prominent performers and instructors of classical guitar in Utah. His formal classical guitar eduction includes The Mexican National Institute of Fine Arts (1994-1996), The National Conservatory of Music of Mexico City (1996-2002), the study of classical guitar master techniques with Maestro Fernando Marina from the Cuban School of Music (2000-2002), as well as many master classes with world-renowned guitarists such as David Russell, Denis Azabagic, Ana Vidovic, John Williams, and Leo Brouwer. He placed second in The National Conservatory of Music of Mexico City guitar competition.

Gabino has performed extensively in Mexico and also throughout the Salt Lake area since his relocation to Salt Lake City in 2008. He was the founder of the Utah Classical Guitar Orchestra and teaches privately as well as for school and community programs in the Salt Lake area.

He is a board member of Utah Classical Guitar, and lives in Salt Lake City with his wife and 4 children.