"Acoustic guitarist Muriel Anderson… has justifiably gained a reputation as one of the world’s best, and most versatile, guitar instrumentalists." - Chicago Tribune
"Just one hell of a great player…a great personality…the way she plays it like we all wish to play" - Les Paul "Muriel Anderson is a good friend and a great guitarist." - Chet Atkins |
Muriel Anderson is a guitarist, harp-guitarist and composer who embraces music from all over the world with grace, joy and gentle humor.
Muriel is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Her CD, “Nightlight Daylight”, was chosen as one of the top 10 CDs of the decade by Guitar Player Magazine, and her “Heartstrings” recording accompanied the astronauts on the space shuttle. Muriel has learned from legendary musicians Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Christopher Parkening, and jammed with Jimmy Page among others. Muriel’s facility across the genres of folk, classical, bluegrass, popular and international music is revered by guitarists worldwide. Muriel was also named one of the top 50 acoustic guitarists of all time by Guitar Player Magazine. Muriel's new theme is Optimism and it is the release of her new album and book “The Optimism Collection”. It features music and visuals drawn from a huge variety of inspirations. Her “Acoustic Chef” is a CD of music from around the world with a cookbook of recipes and stories to go with each tune and another project with partner, Bryan Allen, is Acoustic Sailing. Muriel's workshop is open to guitarists of all levels. Muriel can help you make the most of your time with your guitar. She will cover technique, arranging, interpretation and inspiration, interspersing performance with discussion. Every participant will have the opportunity to ask questions, to explore techniques for better playing and musicianship. It includes a free set of GHS strings to each participant. Bring your guitar if you like and it’s OK to record the workshop if you like. Muriel is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT® and founder of the MUSIC FOR LIFE ALLIANCE charity. |
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Muriel's release “Acoustic Chef” is an international cookbook with music to go with each tune and her current project with partner Bryan Allen is Acoustic Sailing. Her new TrueFire channel brings her in-demand teaching to a wider audience. Muriel hosts the famous Muriel Anderson’s All Star Guitar Night and founded the Music for Life Alliance charity.