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Zisa Returns To Japan

This spring, Zisa returned to Japan to give the keynote address for the five-year anniversary 2011 Earthquake-Tsunami and premiere an original composition dedicated to the city of Hiroshima. He also performed works […]

Luciano Tortorelli Interview

This past August I had the great opportunity to speak with Classical Guitarist Luciano Tortorelli about the wonderful music community we have in the Portland/Vancouver, Washington area. In this interview, Luciano […]

Interview with former student Shota Nakama

In an interview with Zack Wheat of 4Player Network, Shota Nakama speaks about his work as founder of the acclaimed Japanese Video Orchestra, and what he gained from studying classical guitar: SN: I […]

Interview with Travis Johnson on From the Top

Under the tutelage of Peter Zisa, Travis Johnson advanced quickly and began  to receive public recognition at a very young age. Travis’ career took flight with a performance at Carnegie […]

Season of Lights 2009

The Season of Lights free benefit concert returns for its third holiday season. This year the concert will feature the following performers: Amy and Jeff Shapiro: Singer songwriters John Dodge: […]

Season of Lights 2008 Slideshow

Season of Lights 2008 Slideshow Peter brought back the “Season of Lights” concert for a second year to The Old Church in downtown Portland, Oregon. It was a wonderful night […]

Season of Lights Returns For 2008

Season of Lights Concert Event A Special Holiday Concert for the Portland Community December 6th, 2008  The Old Church, Portland, OR 7:30 p.m. Peter Zisa presents Season of Lights Concert […]

Peter Zisa Authors Two Publications

This past Fall, Peter completed work on two music publications, Classical Guitar: Fundamentals, Technique, and Theory and Exploring Musical Styles . The first book, Classical Guitar: Fundamentals, Technique, and Theory, […]