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Artist Spotlight: Muriel Anderson

As seen in Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 19 – Spring 2022

  • From Downers Grove, Illinois
  • American fingerstyle guitarist, harp guitarist, and instructor
  • First woman to win the National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship
  • Mentored by the late great Chet Atkins
  • Released ten albums throughout her career, with the latest album Nightlight Daylight in 2014 receiving national and international awards
  • Released multiple instructional books and DVDs
  • Released Acoustic Chef cookbook in 2020
  • Founded the charity Music for Life Alliance
  • Founded and hosts the annual All-Star Guitar Night 
  • “Muriel Anderson is a good friend and a great guitarist.  She deserves national recognition.” ~Chet Atkins
  • “Just one hell of a great player …a great personality and what I like is the touch that Muriel has on the guitar, the way she plays it like we all wish to play.” ~Les Paul
  • “… She has demonstrated excellent technique and has the fine musicianship to communicate well to her audiences.” ~Christopher Parkening
GGM Staff

The writers at Guitar Girl Magazine bring a wealth of experience from all corners of the music industry. Our writers are musicians, songwriters, producers, and passionate advocates for women in music, with years of hands-on expertise both on stage and behind the scenes. They are dedicated to amplifying the voices of female guitarists and offering insightful perspectives on gear, technique, and the latest trends in the industry. With a deep love for music and a commitment to empowering the next generation of female artists, the Guitar Girl team is at the forefront of celebrating and inspiring women in music.

GGM Staff
GGM Staff
The writers at Guitar Girl Magazine bring a wealth of experience from all corners of the music industry. Our writers are musicians, songwriters, producers, and passionate advocates for women in music, with years of hands-on expertise both on stage and behind the scenes. They are dedicated to amplifying the voices of female guitarists and offering insightful perspectives on gear, technique, and the latest trends in the industry. With a deep love for music and a commitment to empowering the next generation of female artists, the Guitar Girl team is at the forefront of celebrating and inspiring women in music.
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