Journey of Learning:

 You Wang began studying classical guitar at age 13 with world-renowned professor Zhi Chen at Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China.

From 2004 to 2010, You Wang received full- scholarship to study with Maestro Denis Azabagic in Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University.

During this time, he also took masterclasses with Oscar Ghiglia, David Russell, Sergio Assad, Raphaella Smits, Lorenzo Micheli, Paul Galbraith, Andrew Zohn and Elena Papandreou.

Competition Awards:

1^st Prize in 2^nd Annual Indiana Guitar Festival & Competition (2011) 

1^st Prize in University of Lousiville International Guitar Competition. (2010)

   1^st Prize in University of East Carolina  International Guitar Competition. (2010)

 1^st Prize in "Chinese Young Artist National Competition" for all instruments,  China (2001)

2^nd Prize in Columbus Guitar Symposium and Competition (2011)

 2^nd Prize in Hong Kong 3rd International Competition, China  (2000)

2^nd Prize at “ American Society of Musicians” National Competition for all instruments. Chicago (2005)

3^rd  Prize in Boston “America, America!”  International Guitar Competition. (2010)