The mission of the Seattle Classic Guitar Society is to promote the art of the classical guitar in the Greater Seattle Area by building and sustaining a diverse community of students, performers and listeners through concerts, Master Classes, performance opportunities, gatherings and outreach.

The Seattle Classic Guitar Society was founded in 1958. The Society is a local, unendowed, member-based, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art of the classical guitar in the Puget Sound, Pacific Northwest, Washington area. The SCGS presents a variety of musical events featuring world-class artists, masterclasses, and local member open mics. The Society produces a bi-monthy newsletter, Guitar Soundings, containing guitar and music-related articles and dates of upcoming events both in Seattle and across the nation.