William Kanengiser is recognized as one of America's most brilliant guitarists. Born in Orange, New Jersey, Kanengiser studied at the University of California with Pepe Romero, Malcolm Hamilton and James F. Smith. He was named Outstanding Graduate of the School of Music upon the completion of both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He is a founding member of the Grammy awarded Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and also a member of the guitar faculty at the USC Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles since 1983.

He participated in numerous guitar festivals and competitions and won First Prize of the 1987 Concert Artists Guild Competition as well as major international competitions ...