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”Tye Austin can make the guitar sing like it was invented only to be in his hands.” -NBC News
”Tye Austin is one of the best classical guitarists in the world.” -CBS News
”Tye Austin led us into a musical embrace.” -Psychology Today
“Tye Austin performs with a natural poetry possessed by a rare few.” -Eliot Fisk, Artistic Director of Boston Guitar Fest and New England Conservatory
Oregon-born classical guitarist and composer Tye Austin, M.M. is the principal headliner and Artistic Director of Wilder Frets, an innovative performance series that places the classical guitar at the center of immersive solo, chamber and orchestral concerts in the natural world.
Hailed by NBC News for making “the guitar sing like it was invented only to be in his hands,” Austin is internationally recognized for his expressive virtuosity and artistic depth. His performances have taken him to Carnegie Hall, London’s Royal Albert Hall, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and many other concert halls across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Career highlights include performances for 300 world leaders at the United Nations, for the former Prime Minister of Australia at Trump World Tower, and a performance and teaching residency in Shanghai, China, prior to serving as principal classical guitarist for Royal Caribbean International.
Under Austin’s leadership, Wilder Frets has emerged as a bold cultural initiative—merging world-class artistry, environmental immersion, and community engagement. Through solo and chamber concerts, emerging artist collaborations, and celebrity guest performances, Wilder Frets expands the reach of classical music while offering donors, audiences, and artists a deeply human and transformative experience.
For media inquiries, bookings, lessons, or donation opportunities:
info@wilderfrets.org | (541) 324-3938