Tolgahan Çoğulu

Tolgahan Çoğulu is a Turkish guitarist, composer, and innovator known for bridging traditional Anatolian music with contemporary classical guitar techniques. A master of the strings, he’s celebrated for designing the “microtonal guitar,” a custom instrument that allows for the nuanced microtones essential to Turkish maqam music. As a lecturer at Istanbul Technical University’s MIAM Center, he blends academic rigor with artistic creativity, frequently collaborating with global musicians and pushing boundaries with projects like his “Microtonal Guitar Project.” His work, including tracks like *Anatolian Moon* and *Al Yazmalım*, showcases his knack for reimagining folk melodies and classical pieces through intricate guitar arrangements. Çoğulu’s adventurous spirit even earned him a shoutout from *Acoustic Guitar Magazine* for his inventive approach to fretboard design, proving he’s as much a musical engineer as a performer.