About
American recording artist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, classical guitarist, comedian and songwriter Andy Hackbarth holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder, which followed several years of study at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music and the Aspen Music School. He has studied privately and in Masterclass settings with some the world’s most highly-respected musicians, including John Williams, Christopher Parkening, Elliot Fisk, Ricardo Iznaola and Julliard’s Sharon Isbin and Kevin Gallagher.
Andy boasts a long and impressive touring history and elite finishes in numerous major national and international competitions, including the International Acoustic Music Awards,The National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Competition, Music Teacher’s National Association Competition, the Neale Silva Foundation Competition, Stars of Tomorrow, the International Songwriting Competition, and others.