About Mr. Lorentz Fun Facts about Mr. L 

Mr. Lorentz is a native from San Diego. His early musical training began with a classical singing ensemble that was awarded a European concert tour. At Grossmont College he studied classical guitar with Fred Benedetti where he won ‘Best All Around Musician’. In the 90’s he studied guitar with Celin Romero and graduated with a BM and a MM in music performance at San Diego State University. After much private teaching, Mr. Lorentz began teaching guitar and started a string orchestra at West Hills High School. Mr. Lorentz was the recipient of the 2015 California Music Education Association Orchestra Educator of the Year award and a recipient of the 2017 California Music Education Association Guitar Educator of the Year. Mr. Lorentz was the recipient of the 2023 Ovation Award  'Artful Visionary'. Mr. Lorentz has had a student become international competition winner. Also Mr. Lorentz has had  students who have become music teachers, Berkley College of music graduates, and students who are currently working in the music industry.   After 20 years, Mr. Lorentz's full time performance based guitar and part time orchestra program is one of the unique music programs in San Diego County. 

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