At Top Guitar Studio by Laura M, we believe that every note tells a story. Led by Laura Mazon Franqui, an internationally acclaimed classical guitarist with over 15 years of instructional experience, her studio offers personalized guitar lessons for all skill levels. Laura Mazon Franqui is an internationally awarded classical guitarist, recording artist, and educator recognized as an Augustine Strings Artist and a Córdoba Guitars Artist, who has performed in some of the most prestigious venues throughout the United States, Europe, and South America.
Her artistic development has been shaped through studies with some of the great masters of the classical guitar, including Leo Brouwer, Pepe Romero, Scott Tennant, Adam Levin, and Rafael Padrón. From these mentors, a deep understanding of technique, interpretation, sound production, and musical depth has been cultivated.
Alongside an active international career as a touring musician and recording artist, a strong commitment to education has been maintained. Teaching appointments have been held at renowned institutions such as the Miami Conservatory of Music, the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, and Tonebase. In addition, service has been provided as a juror for multiple national and international guitar and music competitions.
Instruction is offered to students of all ages and levels, from young beginners to advanced and professional players, as well as adults beginning their musical journey later in life. The effectiveness of this teaching approach is reflected in the accomplishments of students: national competition prizes have been awarded, admissions to leading music colleges have been secured with merit-based and full-tuition scholarships, and acceptances to competitive magnet and arts schools have been achieved. Equally meaningful results have included the ability to play confidently for family and friends or to experience a first public performance as an adult.
Teaching is grounded in the classical tradition while open to new trends and diverse styles and delivered through a highly individualized approach. Emphasis is placed on healthy technique, refined sound production, musical expression, stylistic awareness, and efficient, thoughtful practice habits. Through this process, technical mastery, artistic confidence, and a lasting relationship with music are fostered.
Lessons may be booked directly through this site. Musical growth is supported with clarity, dedication, and artistic integrity.