Maestro Adolfo performs at the Taiwanese Ukulele and Guitar Club for Children.
Living Your Dream
Maestro Adolfo gives a short message on life’s journey towards his love for the guitar and music.
Happy Holidays! We’re Back!
It’s been sometime now since we managed to update this site. The pandemic, country restrictions, and so forth have not been so conducive to most of us. But now with everything easing up, people going out more, and nights become brighter and noisier, what better time is there than now to celebrate Life! Starting with…
The Arts of Guitars, Workshop and Masterclass
The Workshop and Masterclass was held on November 3 – 5, 2022 at Theatre Ahmad Nisfu, UMS; Sabah Institute of Art headed by Distinguished Guitarist/Authorities Maestro Adolfo Toyoda Timuat, Milette Lopez Zamora, Normando M. Villas, Jr., and Rafael Ronquillo. Introduction, Preparation, and Rehearsals Masterclass, Attendees, Post-Shoot
With Love From Bali, Indonesia
Werdhi Budaya Art Centre Denpasar, Indonesia Established in the Nusa Indah Street, the Werdhi Budaya Art Centre is one of the most interesting attractions in Denpasar that features a series of art, culture, and history belongings. From the Palace architecture to the live folk shows exhibiting the culture of Bali, where one can witness a…
Guitar Construction at the International Musicraft School of Asia
By G Timuat Jr When I first arrived at the International Musicraft School of Asia in Yilan, Taiwan, I stayed with the Maestro at YIAF Director Dr. Vincent Li’s home. A very cozy place surrounded by rice fields in the middle of a quiet neighborhood. And a walking distance to 7-11 where we usually had…
Crash Course on Traditional Spanish Guitar Construction, August – September 2022
Maestro Adolfo held a Crash Course on Traditional Spanish Guitar Construction on August at his Shop in Paco, Manila, attended by distinguished guitar educators namely Kabaitan Bautista, Jonathan Nino I Javier II, Rommel Russel D. Ocampo, Arthur Esrkine M. Basilio, Ivar-Nicholas I. Fojas, Gabriel Ramos, Jay Sarita, and William Gallardo Alama. Certification of Completion was…
The Magnificent Skyway and Architectural Masterpiece Lanyang Museum in Yilan, Taiwan
By G Timuat Jr If you have the opportunity to visit other countries and learn their cultures and ways, I suggest you grab the chance. When I was invited by Adolfo some time ago to visit the Musicraft School of Asia in Taiwan and attend their Yilan International Art Festival, I said yes. It was…
In Memory of Maestro Ruben Reyes
By G Timuat Jr (CenTra) It was a few years back when I delivered, if I recall correctly, 4 bass and 4 treble classic guitars to Maestro Ruben Reyes built by Adolfo Guitars. He was then teaching at UST and needed the guitars for a performance he was initiating at the time (the award-winning ensemble…
Paying Homage to Maestro Jose H Valdez
By G Timuat Jr It was in the 70s when my younger brother Adolfo came home with his guitar in hand … and a heavy heart. He had come back from a workshop or seminar at UP headed by Maestro Valdez. At that time Adolfo had switched interest from Karate to playing the guitar. In…
Through the Years – Yilan International Art Festival
As the 2022 Yilan International Art Festival closes, its eighth year but the first, post-pandemic. we take a look behind the scene. Light moments and activities of the Performers as well as a trip to the Holy Temple showcasing the Culture and Tradition of the Taiwanese people, not to mention the exquisite local cuisine that…
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