Annalisa
Classical Guitar & Ukulele
A Billboard-charting recording artist and plucked-string specialist with over 30 years of global teaching experience.
Billboard Top 10 Artist
Online Specialist
A Billboard-charting recording artist and plucked-string specialist with over 30 years of global teaching experience.
Annalisa is an internationally recognized performer and educator who teaches several plucked string instruments, including Classical and Baroque Guitars, Ukulele, Theorbo, and Cittern. She holds degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory and Bard College, and was mentored for twenty years by the Head of Early Music at Juilliard.
A successful recording artist, Annalisa's first live solo album was well-received by critics and reached the No. 8 spot on the Billboard Traditional Classical chart. She has won five grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and initiated the Cosmos Club Concerts in Washington, D.C.
Annalisa has been teaching since 1993 and has developed a unique approach to the Suzuki Guitar Method, specializing in classical, baroque, and contemporary styles. She is currently working on publishing her collected transcriptions of Argentine tangos.
Annalisa offers a unique, classical approach to modern learning. She emphasizes proper technique and expressive performance, whether teaching centuries-old baroque pieces or contemporary styles.
Online Specialty: Annalisa specializes in high-definition online instruction, providing a professional and interactive experience for students nationwide.
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