Personal Statement/Bio:

Amy is a classical guitarist studying Classical Guitar Performance as a masters student at California State University, Fullerton. Amy is from Huntington Beach, CA and has been playing the guitar since 1989. She has been performing and teaching in Orange County since 2003. She specializes in weddings and also performs at concerts, corporate events, and private parties. Her repertoire consists of classical, baroque, South-American, and popular acoustic favorites. Amy also performs in a guitar duo with Monica Cremona and with the Fullerton Guitar Orchestra, which she recently performed with in tours throughout Bulgaria and up the California Coast. She teaches children 6 and up and adults in Irvine and Huntington Beach

Education/Training:

Amy has been playing the guitar since age 9. She has studied with University level instructors for over 10 years. Amy is working on her Masters degree in Guitar Performance at Cal State University, Fullerton, where she has studied performance, music theory, and teaching. Amy has been teaching since 2003.

Teaching Philosophy:

Learning a new instrument takes a combination of skill and dedication. Those considering beginning lessons should plan to dedicate 30 minutes almost every day to practicing the guitar. Students will learn different ways of reading music, including tablature and notation. Basic music theory is usually taught along with playing the guitar; this helps the student understand what they are playing. Theory practices can be applied to all styles of music and many different instruments. A large repertoire of music is built over time that focuses on the students’ preferred styles.

Students that practice at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week or more generally can see a lot of progress after 2-3 months of lessons. It is never too late to learn how to play the guitar. Adults of all ages and children 6 and up, from beginners to advanced players are welcome. Amy has a strong background teaching children and helps them to have fun while learning about music.

Annual recital are provided for students free of charge.

Music Programs:

Cal State Fullerton Guitar Orchestra, Los Angeles Guitar Duo

Cancellation Policy:

24 hours notice is required to change a scheduled lesson. Last minute cancelations made the day of the lesson will not be made up. If 24 hours notice is given, a makeup is scheduled.