Thanapot Lerttham is a Thai classical guitarist whose artistry combines technical mastery, sensitivity, and a distinctive musical voice. His journey, which began in Thailand at an early age, has evolved into an international career marked by competition success, concert appearances, and cultural exploration.

A laureate of more than thirty national and international competitions, Thanapot has distinguished himself with top prizes across Asia and Europe. Notable achievements include the Grand Prize and Best Artistic Performance at the Pleven Guitar Festival (2024, Bulgaria), First Prize at the Veria International Guitar Competition (2024, Greece), First Prize at the Baltic Guitar Festival (2025, Lithuania), and the Third and Audience Prizes at the Groningen Guitar Festival & Competition (2025, Netherlands). Earlier accomplishments include the 4th Prize at the Guitar Foundation of America Youth International Competition (2015, USA) and multiple first prizes at leading festivals throughout Southeast Asia.

As a performer, Thanapot has appeared at festivals and venues in the Netherlands, Germany, Romania, Switzerland, Greece, Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Thailand. His repertoire spans from the baroque elegance of J. S. Bach to the vibrant idioms of Spanish, South American, and contemporary music, reflecting his belief that the guitar is an instrument of profound emotional resonance and cultural dialogue.

Thanapot completed his Master’s studies with Zoran Dukić at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag (Royal Conservatoire The Hague, Netherlands) from 2022 to 2024, and in 2025, was admitted to the Master’s program at the Haute École de Musique de Genève, where he studies under Judicaël Perroy. His artistic formation has been enriched by masterclasses with leading guitarists and composers, including Marco Tamayo, Anton Baranov, Francisco Bernier, Gabriel Bianco, Hubert Käppel, Meng Su, Petrit Çeku, Stephen Goss, Dale Kavanagh, David Starobin, David Tanenbaum, Goran Krivokapic, Kristina Varlid, Margarita Escarpa, Rene Izquierdo, and Alexander S. Ramirez.

Beyond competitions and formal training, Thanapot approaches music as a lifelong journey of growth, discovery, and connection. His vision is to integrate his Southeast Asian roots with European classical guitar traditions, crafting performances that balance virtuosity with sincerity and invite audiences into a space of shared emotion and inspiration. With a strong commitment to excellence and a clear artistic direction, he is steadily shaping a place for himself among the next generation of international classical guitarists.