"Colin Davin is an exceptional young guitarist." Jason Vieaux, Head CIM Guitar Department

Colin Davin has earned a reputation as a virtuosic guitarist and a refined interpreter. Regarded as one of the fastest rising talents of the classical guitar, he has been awarded a number of competition accolades, including: First Prize, 2008 Columbus State University Guitar Competition (Columbus, GA); First Prize, 2007 Miami International Guitar Competition (Miami, FL); First Prize, Audience Choice Award, 2006 Portland Guitar Competition (Portland, OR); First Prize, 2006 Juan Serrano International Guitar Competition (Fresno, CA); Finalist and Prizewinner, 2006 Lachine International Guitar Competition (Montreal, Canada); Finalist  and Prizewinner, 2005 and 2006 Guitar Foundation of America International Solo Competitions; and Finalist and Prizewinner, 2004 East Carolina University Guitar Competition (Greenville, NC).

Known for the musical depth of his interpretations and engaging stage presence, Colin Davin has performed for audiences at venues in the United States, Canada and France, including recent recitals in Paris, Santa Barbara, CA; Portland, OR; and Austin, TX. His devotion to the expansion of the guitar's repertoire is evidenced by his world premiere performances of several composers works for solo guitar, guitar quartet, guitar and voice duo, and guitar and percussion duo.

Mr. Davin counts among his primary teachers such world-renowned artists as Jason Vieaux, Sharon Isbin, and Pepe Romero. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, studying with Los Angeles Guitar Quartet member William Kanengiser. Colin Davin began his classical guitar studies with Rick Popovich and later worked with Tom Poore.