Scholarships

Screen Shot 2021-02-08 at 20.26.46.png — With more than three decades as a professional musician, Rene understands the particular challenges that his students face when it comes to financing their music education and early career.
**He believes no financial obstacle should stand in your way as you follow your passion with guitar; and no music student should graduate with a heavy financial burden to carry.**
Therefore Rene works vigorously on behalf of his students to create thousands of dollars in scholarship opportunities every year, distributing them within the university setting and beyond.

“Rene Izquierdo was transformative to my playing. He has a complete understanding of how the hands function. Not only did he rebuild my technique, but he guided my journey allowing me to develop my own 'voice'. His musical insight was both brilliant and understandable. He is, unreservedly, one of the best teachers in the world."

— Samuel Hines, MM. Concert guitarist

Support Rene’s Students

Make a tax-deductible donation to The University of Wiscosin-Milwaukee, which disperses thousands of dollars in scholarships annually.

How you can make a difference:

A gift of $500 would provide 3 hours in a recording studio
A gift of $1,000 would provide travel to a national competition
A gift of $5,000 would cover housing for an academic year. In appreciation, Rene’s scholars would love to come entertain your friends & family with a private, chamber-style guitar performance in your home.
A gift of $10,000 would cover tuition costs for an entire year. A scholarship in your name will be awarded to the Fellow of your choice.
Book a lesson with Rene. When you study with Rene privately, 100% of his fee will be applied to the student scholarship fund.

For donations, please contact Ana M. Conant at conant@uwm.edu.

Apply for a Scholarship

Rene’s ultimate goal is for every one of his students to be fully funded as they follow their passion and launch their music careers. Scholarships are distributed on the combined basis of merit and level of financial need. Reach out to learn more about how to fund your education and early career as a student of Rene’s:

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