Amy Brucksch

Classical Guitar • Ukulele • Banjo

Amy Brucksch is an accomplished guitarist and educator who celebrates the guitar's rich musical heritage through collaborations spanning classical, Celtic, folk, and contemporary styles. Throughout her career, she has performed with musicians as diverse as Celtic fiddlers, Baroque harpsichordists, African percussionists, and western North Carolina's first melodica band, OneRoadOver. She has also performed for many years with Pan Harmonia, an Asheville-based chamber music collective, and has been featured in ensembles including Trio Tapestry and The Treblemakers, exploring both traditional and innovative approaches to guitar performance.

Amy is featured on the highly regarded recording Luminescence, a collaboration with flutist Kate Steinbeck that reflects her expressive artistry and love of chamber music.

Passionate about sharing her love of the guitar, Amy has taught hundreds of middle and high school students during her years at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. She has also served on the faculty of the University of Toledo and was an Ohio Arts Council Touring Artist. She holds music degrees from the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music and Bowling Green State University.

Today, Amy continues to inspire students through her private studio at Wild Roots Fine Arts Academy in Forest City. She welcomes students of all ages and enjoys helping each one develop strong musical skills, artistic confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the guitar.