Dr. Armin Abdihodžić is an award-winning classical guitarist whose performances have captivated audiences across the United States and abroad. Originally from Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina, he began studying guitar at the age of eight. He later pursued advanced musical training in the United States, earning degrees from William Carey University, East Carolina University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas.
Dr. Abdihodžić has received top honors in numerous international competitions, including first prizes at the Allegro Guitar Competition, Appalachian State International Guitar Competition, Rosario International Guitar Competition, and the North Carolina Academy of Music Guitar Competition. His artistry has been featured with the Anchorage Civic Orchestra, the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra, and in the Anchorage Opera Company’s production of Maria de Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzolla. He has also appeared at the Ristos Festival in Greece and the Northwest Guitar Festival in Seattle.
An active recording artist, Dr. Abdihodžić has released four albums: Arioso (2017), Mundus Canis (2018, with percussionist Eric Bleicher), Canyon Echoes (with flutist Tomoka Raften), and Impressions, a tribute to South American guitar music. His recordings include several world première performances and are available through major platforms and his website: www.arminabd.com.
Dr. Abdihodžić resides in Anchorage, Alaska, where he serves as Professor of Music at the University of Alaska Anchorage. He teaches classical guitar and music theory, directs the university jazz ensemble and the university guitar ensemble, and leads both the Anchorage Mandolin Orchestra and the Anchorage Classical Guitar Society.
