Emma Wills has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting and innovative guitarists of her generation. In 2022, she was recognized as a Promising Young Musician in the De Twintigers series on Belgium’s classical radio Klara and, in the year after, she was awarded Laureate 2023 by the Belgian Foundation Vocatio for her work in reviving the forgotten repertoire of the romantic guitar on historical instruments. As an Ambassador for historical guitar at the Belgian music instrument museum Museum Vleeshuis, Emma continues to breathe new life into original instruments from 200 years old, enriching the musical landscape with her artistry. In September 2025, Emma will release her first solo album, Serenades of Spain with the Antarctica Spring Records Label. 

Rooted in Belgium, Emma’s music reaches across Europe, captivating audiences with performances that transcend the traditional boundaries of classical guitar. Whether performing her innovative solo programs, collaborating with her diverse chamber music ensembles, or working on interdisciplinary projects, Emma’s artistic versatility knows no limits. Her mastery of the baroque guitar, chitarra battente, romantic guitar, and classical guitar brings a distinctive depth and color to every performance. Emma is the guitarist of Duo Como (with accordeonist Sebastian Enriques), Duo Leora (with soprano Fleur Strijbos), the Delta Baroque Ensemble and, collaborates with the Canadian cellist Octavie Dostaler-Lalonde. She has worked with a wide range of collaborators, including An Pierlé, Muziektheater Transparant, Britt Truyts, Virago Symphonic Orchestra, and many more.

Born in Brasschaat in 1998, Emma began her guitar studies at the age of eight. Her unyielding passion led her to the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp and the Royal Conservatory of Scotland in Glasgow, where she earned multiple Master’s degrees under the mentorship of some of the most respected figures in the world of classical guitar. Since then, she has carved a career defined by constant reinvention—constantly pushing the boundaries of guitar music and exploring new and exciting musical realms.