Kyle Dawkins began playing the guitar around age 11. Initially a steel string acoustic guitarist, Kyle decided to 
study the classical guitar after meeting the head of guitar studies, John Sutherland, at the University of Georgia, 
where he eventually received his degree in guitar performance. Kyle has been a prizewinner in several competitions 
sponsored by the Georgia Music Teacher's Association, the Music Teacher's National Association and the Georgia Music 
Hall of Fame. In addition to performing with the Quartet, Kyle also records as a solo artist and composer. He has 
released two albums of his original compositions on Solponticello Records. His critically acclaimed debut album 
"Conasauga", an album of Appalachian-inspired compositions for both guitar and banjo, has been featured on both 
National Public Radio and college radio. "Conasauga" was also selected as one of the top releases of 2003 by the 
Athens Banner Herald and Flagpole Magazine. Kyle is currently working on an electro-acoustic project entitled 
"Maps and Transit", a follow-up to his acclaimed 2005 electronic album "Walls became the world." In addition,he is 
currently collaborating with Luaka Bop recording artist Jim White on an album of classical guitar etudes composed
 by White several years ago in Amsterdam, Holland. Kyle has also collaborated with local Georgia legend Don Chambers. 
Several of Kyle's compositions and arrangements are cornerstones of the Quartet's repertoire. Kyle’s music blends 
elements of traditional southern, late twentieth-century, minimalist, and classical music. In addition to performing 
with the Quartet, Kyle teaches guitar at Gainesville State College and Piedmont College.