ACG Youth Summer Camp – Meet The Staff!

Updated teachers & artists for the ACG 2025 Summer Camp coming soon!

Tony Mariano, Camp Director

Dr. Tony Mariano, Director of Community Education at Austin Classical Guitar, leads diverse community music programs, including prestigious guitar ensembles. A key member of the ACG Education team, he shapes over fifty classical guitar programs in Central Texas, impacting 4,000+ students daily. With a rich educational background, Dr. Mariano earned his BM from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and his MM and DMA from the University of Texas at Austin. Additionally, he spearheads ACG’s free private lesson program, providing expert instruction at no cost to students in Title I schools in Central Texas.

Rey Rodriguez, Camp Assistant Director

Rey Rodriguez is a senior attending the University of Texas at Austin. Born and raised in Austin Texas, Rey has been playing classical guitar since the age of 12. Rey has been a teaching artist with ACG for almost 2 years. Rey is a passionate Classical Guitarist who wants to share his skills with those who have less access to musical opportunities and inspire them to make amazing music. Rey is currently pursuing a BA in music with an emphasis in Classical Guitar at The University of Texas at Austin.