David Hoge studied with John Sutherland at the University of Georgia, where he earned his degree in classical guitar performance. He also studied with Bruce Holzman at Florida State University. For many years, David has been the owner and lead teacher of David Hoge Guitar Studios in Tallahassee, Florida, and in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia. He has taught both private and group lessons to hundreds of guitar students throughout the Southeast. In addition, David has worked extensively in the music publication industry and is a founding member of the Classical Guitar Society of Tallahassee.