Overview
Meet some of our alumni whose creative journey began here at RWCMD.
Jonathan Parkin
Guitarist
Jonathan graduated from RWCMD in 2015 with a BMus (Hons) Music.
While training at the College Jonathan has the opportunity to study in Jyväskylä, Finland, with the eminent composer Kai Nieminen, which he describes as a truly unique and formative musical experience. After graduating he completed his postgraduate degree in London before moving to Valencia, Spain where, ten years after graduating, he is now proud to be a teacher at their conservatoire.
He has been a prize winner and finalist at some of the most prestigious international guitar competitions including Certamen Llobet (2nd Prize, Public Prize 2018 & Llobet Prize 2020), Concurso International Raimundo (1st Prize 2018), Madrid International Guitar Competition (Finalist 2020), Nuertingen International Guitar Competition (Finalist 2020) and the Dutch Guitar Foundation Competition (Finalist 2021).
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‘From the moment I set foot in the building, I knew it was something special. The audition panel's genuine interest in me, both as an individual and a musician, created a welcoming atmosphere that set the tone for my entire learning experience. The course gave me quality time with my instrument, allowing me to explore all its expressive capacities.
Collaboration is central to a musician's life, whether working with composers, sound engineers, dancers, or multi-instrumentalists. The emphasis on collaboration at the Royal Welsh College has been instrumental in moving forward in my musical journey. Meeting and working alongside fantastic musicians, actors, stage managers and theatre designers created an inspiring atmosphere to study in.
The performing opportunities at College were a highlight of my time there. Performing in the Anthony Hopkins Centre and the Dora Stoutzker Hall and having these amazing performing experiences is one of my favourite memories.'Jonathan Parkin
