Campus will be filled with the sounds of stringing guitars tomorrow and Saturday, as guitar enthusiasts attend the third annual ‘Guitar Festival.’

It will be full of activities from concerts to master classes and guitar clinics is free and open to the public.

“The event originated in 2009 as an opportunity for guitar players to get together with people they wouldn’t normally be exposed to from the music industry.” Dr. Chris Mello, director of guitar said.

Students will have a chance to meet with volunteer clinicians, who will give lessons on different guitar styles such as classical, jazz and rock/metal.

Students interested in participating at the workshops can attend those that will take place at the Music Building in Room 134.

The rock/metal workshop will take place tomorrow with German Schauss from the Los Angeles Music Academy (LAMA).

Those interested in learning about classical guitar can attend Saturday at 10 a.m. with Matt Greif, from EC, followed by a workshop featuring Jazz at 1 p.m., with Bruce Foreman, from the University of Southern California.

The guitar festival gives students an opportunity to learn about guitar programs in the music field and offers information on transferring.

Students will also have a chance to meet with other students from different colleges who share their same interests.

“Students interacting with other people who share their same interests is a great feeling.” Mello added.

Concerts and other musical events will also take place during the festival.

Famous guitarist Martha Masters, will perform at the Marsee Auditorium showcasing her “Martha Masters Resident Artists Concert” on tomorrow at 8 p.m.

Students can buy concert tickets at the ticket office for only $15.

Some students are delighted to have an event take place.

“I am excited for the festival, its going to be an interesting experience.” Adam Montana, music major said.