Liz Hogg

Liz Hogg is a guitarist and composer from Brooklyn, NY. Hogg has been described as possessing “energy, expressive dynamics and phrasing” (American Record Guide), “fantastic work” (Classical Guitar Magazine) and “playing with a more distinctive and original approach that includes quickly-strummed chords, chiming arpeggios, and rapid-fire picking” (Geoff Cabin). Her playing has been further characterized as “strong, precise, and powerful” (Bushwick Music Daily), “radiating in its own light” (New Noise Magazine), carrying “élan and fine precision” (Fanfare), and “displaying a confrontational spectrum of emotions” (Music & Riots).
As a classical guitarist as well as performer of her original mostly electric guitar music, Hogg has toured twelve countries playing numerous festivals & venues. She has won awards including the Mannes School of Music Dean’s Award, the Maurice Kagan Memorial Scholarship Award, and grants from Chamber Music America, the Peter M. Gross fund and Queens College.