Deniz Işık

Deniz Işık was born in Mersin, Turkey in 2010 and became a part-time guitar student of Associate Professor Mehmet Özkanoğlu at the Mersin University State Conservatory. Deniz then became a full time conservatory student for the 2021 academic year and continued under the teachings of Associate Professor Mehmet Özkanoğlu.

Over the years Deniz had masterclasses with guitarists such as Lorenzo Micheli, Ricardo Moyano, Stephanie Jones, Cristina Galietto, Kağan Korad, Cem Çeliksırt. She preformed in many concerts in her hometown, within Turkey and abroad. Competitions and Prizes: 01-2022- 1st Ankara International Guitar Festival International Guitar Competition – Category B — First Place & prize 03-2023 – MELOS Online International Music Competition 2nd Nice International Music Competition – Guitar- Category C -11-12 years old —First Place & prize 05-2023- 20th Altamira International Classical Guitar Competition “Enrico Mercatali” Category 2 —First Place & prize • 03-2024- Rust Alirio Diaz International Classical Guitar Competition Category 2 —Second Place & prize