Worlds of Music 1986-2026
Celebrating 40 Years! Guy Louis Sferlazza III Rocks On!
Recently met up with old friend, Rick Smith, a very talented photographer who took this photo in Worlds of Music Studio G, October 2025. He was also there at the beginning of my professional career in 1986.
Oakland University, 1986
Rick was working at Oakland University, when I started music studies at there. He took this image at that time with the Renaissance Lute, a gift from a great instructor in early music at the University, Lyle Nordstrom.
This was the year my touring educational programs began, originally called Chautauqua Express Musical Programs.
A short video of appreciation for my roots…
Educational Assemblies and Family Concerts 1986-2015
Chautauqua Express tours year-round.
Schools want curriculum-enhancing themes…
American Music Tour – show #1
World Music Tour – show #2… uh oh, we need a sitar…
Continued research and development on pertinent show themes.
School assembly shows are balanced with summer family concerts for year-round touring.
Great Lake Region 2015-2025
Worlds of Music is the new name, taking over the Chautauqua Express tradition.
12 different school assembly themes, awesome world instruments, highly interactive shows, year-round tours to schools and family audiences.
Mindfulness research embraced in public education system.
A man on a mission gets a new mission. Teach essential mindfulness and self-regulation skills to children through music!
2026 and onward
Continuing the chautauqua tradition with traveling and online programs that blend classical learning with expressive renaissance arts.
YouTube@GuyLouisTV for kids
YouTube@WorldsofMusicwithGuyLouis for family audiences
One more image by Rick
Rick called saying he needed an image for the magazine on short notice. We met out on my front lawn 20 minutes later. Anything for an old friend.
