Slobodan Vujisic (slo'bo'dan' vooyisich) first began pursuing his classical guitar studies at the exclusive Josip Slavenski School of Music in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. His talent quickly became recognized and at just the age of 18, he won the First Prize at the Music Students of Yugoslavia National Guitar Competition. Shortly after, Slobodan went on to pursue his education at The University of Belgrade Law School, one of the top law schools in the region of Southeastern Europe. Post law school he continued his studies in music and graduated with honors from the State Music Conservatory "Orazio Vecchi" in Modena, Italy.
Throughout his career, Slobodan has performed with top musicians including Yugoslav Guitar Duo (Ivanovic/Vujisic), The University of Texas Early Music Ensemble, Musica Antiqua Consort, Ensemble Renaissance, and many more. In 1981 Mr. Vujisic began traveling throughout Europe to perform with the early music group, Ensemble Renaissance. While part of the group, Slobodan and the Ensemble Renaissance released several CDs that became bestsellers in the Art Music category in Eastern Europe for years. His career in Europe included performing in major concert halls including the famous Schauspielhous in Berlin, St. Marten Theatre in Paris, and The Dubrovnik Festival. After his performing days, Slobodan spent 15 years as a Professor of Guitar Studies in Belgrade at Vladimir Djordjevic and Josip Slavenski School of Music, where he led his students to win over 16 national competitions.
In 1994, Slobodan's guitar instructing career brought him and his family to Austin, Texas, where he has been teaching for last 27 years. His students have claimed titles at many Regional and National competitions, including the very prestigious Guitar Foundation of America Youth Competition.
In January of 2009 Slobodan formed The Austin Troubadours, where he is currently the Business Manager and Artistic Director. Under Slobodan's lead, The Austin Troubadours performed hundreds of concerts in Texas, held multiple appearances on both NPR radio programs, FOX News and Austin local Chanel 8 News, and are currently standing for the seventh consecutive year under sponsorship by The City of Austin Cultural Department and Texas Commission on the Arts. The Austin Troubadours released their first CD, Mediterranean Journey in the Fall of 2012.
Currently living in North Austin, Slobodan enjoys spending his free time with his family, including wife Neli Vujisic, a piano professor, daughter Mia, a recent Texas Tech Red Raider graduate, and the newest addition - Lucky, a year-old Maltese.
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