About
Every now and then an artist comes along whose music reaches out and touches the soul of all who hear them…virtuoso guitarist, singer and composer Vicki Genfan is among those artists. Drawing from folk, jazz, pop, soul and world music, Vicki is redefining ‘singer/songwriter culture.’ With a mastery of the acoustic guitar that borders on pure alchemy, audiences are mesmerized by the waves of sound Vicki creates with just two hands and her voice.
“An evening with Vicki is far more than a concert. Stories, warmth and humor come gift wrapped in an unforgettable evening of music that leaves the audience always wanting more.”
Playing her own percussive technique of “slap-tap” acoustic guitar, Vicki Genfan has been showcased as one of the world’s top guitarists at festivals such as The International Montreal Jazz Festival, Germany’s Open Strings Guitar Festival, Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival and hundreds of venues and Performing Arts Centers across the US and abroad.
Vicki was one of the featured artists on La Guitara, a CD featuring the world’s top female guitarists across all styles. She was also the first woman to win Guitar Player magazine’s Guitar Superstar Competition, after competing against nine other world-class players in front of celebrity judges.
In addition to being a dazzling instrumentalist, Vicki is an award-winning singer/songwriter with a highenergy stage presence. Drawing from folk, jazz, pop, soul and world music, whether covering the tunes of others or presenting her own compositions, Vicki has a distinctive style that pushes the boundaries of the singer/songwriter genre into new territories.
While hopping between continents for performances, master classes and clinics, Vicki loves teaching and has seven Instructional DVDs to her credit and is in high demand at clinics and music camps all over the world. She has two CDs released on Germanys ‘Acoustic Music Records’ and three Self-released CDs.
*Since the outbreak of COVID-19, and the drastic halt of touring and live music, Vicki has reignited her online presence doing regular livestreams throughout the month as well as teaching on various platforms including TrueFire’s ‘Private Lessons’ and other Video applications.
What People Are Saying
““Vicki mesmerized the audience and the judges -- not just with her stunning technique, but also with her musicality and charisma.” -Michael Molenda, Editor Guitar Player Magazine
“If I could play like Vicki, I’d stay home and entertain myself.”
- Steve Vai
“I understand completely why the audience applauds and whistles so wildly. This is fiery, living music.”
– IndieMusic.com
“Vicki has brewed her own style that has no name and created a new kind of singer-songwriter culture.”
– Frankfurter Allgemeine