New Guitar and Composition Teacher Andrew Smith Joins Faculty
Teaching Guitar Lessons, Popluar Music Course / Guitar, and Composition
If you’ve heard a loud laugh coming from the guitar room this past semester, it’s probably Yamaha’s newest faculty member, Dr. Andrew Smith. An energetic and upbeat teacher, Andrew recently earned his D.M.A. from Boston University in music composition. This fall semester, Andrew began teaching the Popular Music Course (PMC) guitar class for adults as well as private guitar lessons and composition lessons here at Yamaha. His music has been performed in several venues throughout the United States, and has won numerous awards.
According to Andrew, learning music is more than just another after-school activity. “Music and art can be the most rewarding experience of a young child’s education,” he says. “I’m thrilled to have a role in this experience, and to be working with the immensely talented students and faculty at the Yamaha Music School.” Thanks, Andrew – we’re thrilled to have you as our new guitar and composition teacher!