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About Me

Widely respected as one of the USA's foremost fingerstyle guitarists, Muriel Anderson's facility across the genres of folk, classical, jazz, bluegrass and international music is revered by guitarists worldwide. Her unique approach to the instrument virtually transforms the guitar into a lyrical choir, then a marching band, then a Japanese koto, then a Bluegrass band, amazing audiences with her technique and endearing them with her sense of humor. Muriel Anderson is the first woman to have won the National Finger picking Guitar Championship. She is host and originator of the renowned "Muriel Anderson's ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT" and founder of the Music for Life Alliance , uniting individuals and organizations actively supporting music education for children who may not otherwise be able to experience the educational, psychological, and social benefits of making music. Recordings and Publications
Muriel Anderson has released seven CD's, three videos/DVDs, and guitar books published by Hal Leonard, Mel Bay, and Zen-On Japan. Her compositions include commissioned classical works for the Nashville Chamber Orchestra and Vox Caelestis Womens Choir, as well as songs which have appeared as title tracks for three albums by various artists. Muriel's Heartstrings recording traveled as far as outer space, accompanying the astronauts on a space shuttle mission."Acoustic guitarist Muriel Anderson... has justifiably gained a reputation as one of the world's best, and most versatile, guitar instrumentalists." ...Chicago Tribune"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"Muriel Anderson is a good friend and a great guitarist. She deserves National Recognition." Chet Atkins

My Interests

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Member Since: 4/8/2006
Band Website: murielanderson.com
Band Members: Muriel Anderson CD's, DVD's and Books
Influences: Chet Atkins, Christopher Parkening, Andres Segovia, Paul Winter Consort, Doc Watson, Bill Monroe, Tommy Emmanuel, Phil Keaggy, Jean-Felix Lalanne, music of nature, other harp guitarists including Stephen Bennett, Michael Hedges, John Doan, classical composers including Bach, Mozart, Albeniz. Muriel Anderson All Star Guitar Night performers include Jennifer Batten, Liona Boyd, James Burton, Pat Bergeson, Michael Chapdelaine, Robert Conti, Larry Coryell, Dan Crary, Steve Cropper, Diamandu, Peppino D'Agostino, Alex de Grassi, Jerry Donahue (Hellecasters), Pat Donohue, Valerie Duchateau, Steve Dudas (Ringo Starr), Seymour Duncan, Doyle Dykes, Tommy Emmanuel, Duane Eddy, Nokie Edwards (The Ventures), Mark Egan & Danny Gottleib (Pat Metheney Group), Peter Finger, Ray Flacke, Mimi Fox, Frank Vignola, Peter Frampton, Vicki Genfan, Ed Gerhard, Paolo Giordano, Ed Hall and Jeff Friedlander, John Hartford (Special Guest), Scott Hathaway, Tom Hemby, Michael Hewett, Johnny Hiland, Randy Howard (Special Guest), Pete Huttlinger, Jim Hurst, Levon Ichkhanian, Ernie Jackson, Paul Jackson Jr., Michael Johnson, Buster B. Jones, Tommy Jones, Stanley Jordan, The Joscho Stephan Trio, Laurence Juber (former guitarist for Paul McCartney and Wings), Kaki King, Led Kaapana, Steve Kaufman, Jorma Kaukonen, Phil Keaggy, Alphonse Kettner, Steven King, Pat Kirtley, John Knowles, Patty Larkin, Jean-Felix Lalanne, Will Lee, Howard Leese (Heart), Adrian Legg, Joel Mabus, Woody Mann, Brent Mason, Zoe McCulloch, Ellen McIlwaine, Tony McManus, Memrox, Franco Morone, Dennis Nelson, Jim & Morning Nichols, Raymond Nijenhuis, Mark O'Connor (Special Guest), Gil Parris, Nicki Parrott, Gayla Drake Paul, Dave Pomeroy (Special Guest), Ravi, Preston Reed, Brent Rowan, Martin Simpson, Richard Smith, Stuart Smith (Heaven and Earth), Tim Sparks, T.M. Stevens, Jacques Stotzem, David Surette, Martin Taylor, Happy Traum, Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple, Rainbow), Wanda Vick, Steve Wariner, Mitch Watkins, Terry Wedding, Eric Weissberg, Paul Wertico (special guest), Victor Wooten, Andrew York

Sounds Like:
Fingerstyle guitar /classical inspired bluegrass bossa-americana.Muriel has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony of the Shores, Nashville Chamber Orchestra, Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Tommy Emmanuel, Laurence Juber (former guitarist for Paul McCartney and Wings), Ed Gerhard, Kaki King, Patty Larkin, Liona Boyd, Phil Keaggy.
"Wildcat" CD guests Duane Eddy, Stanley Jordan, Danny Gottlieb (Pat Metheney Group), Nicki Parrott, John Colianni, Julie Adams, Stuart Duncan, and members of the Nashville Chamber Orchestra.
Record Label: CGD Music
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Final Days in Europe

Lake Como, ItalyMuriel is winding up her eventful whirlwind tour of Europe. After England, she went to Italy and performed at the Blue Note in Milano, one of Europe's top Jazz nightspots. That was ...
Posted by Muriel Anderson on Thu, 08 May 2008 11:05:00 PST

Muriel touring in the UK April 2008

Muriel is currently touring in the United Kingdom, ably assisted by her brother, Olin, who is the designated road manager. Being it is his first time in much of Europe, Olin is blogging his observati...
Posted by Muriel Anderson on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:14:00 PST

Fall/Winter 2007

Muriel has a nice article in the Boston Globe for the New England Guitar Festival, one of the best I've seen (www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2007/09/14/finger_picking_ good/).I've updated Muriel's ca...
Posted by Muriel Anderson on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:07:00 PST

Summer Vacation 2007

Hi friends!I've enjoyed a wonderful Summer vacation, and did my first real painting since I was seventeen. What fun! Click on Photos from the Road (www.murielanderson.com) and I'll show it to you ther...
Posted by Muriel Anderson on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:57:00 PST

Greetings from San Diego

Thanks to all who came to the All Star Guitar Night show at Humphreys on the Bay. Thanks especially for great performances by Larry Carlton, Robin Ford, Laurence Juber and Jeff Linsky. Muriel...
Posted by Muriel Anderson on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:16:00 PST

Recipes from the Road - Muriel's Marvelous Asparagus

Hi- I'll include some of my recipes from the road, from my www.murielanderson.com site.I've found for myself, some foods that make me feel better. These vary for different people and at different time...
Posted by Muriel Anderson on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:08:00 PST

Thank you friends and fans in Illinois

Thank you for your part in the hometown concert Nov 25, 2006 in Downers Grove! It is really a community effort that creates the magic of these concerts, and I would like to thank my parents, sister Ma...
Posted by Muriel Anderson on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 09:56:00 PST

with Danny Gottleib and Beth Gottleib on drums and perc

My garden in Nashville is finally doing well! Now on to music! I recorded with Danny Gottleib and Beth Gottleib - what a fabulous drummer and percussionist team - with Charlie Chadwick on ...
Posted by Muriel Anderson on Sat, 08 Jul 2006 10:38:00 PST

Harp Guitar CD

Hello, I went up to Portland, Oregon last weekto begin work on a new harp guitar duet CD project with fellow harp-guitarist and delightful composer/musician John Doan. Of course, there was some hiking...
Posted by Muriel Anderson on Sun, 11 Jun 2006 01:42:00 PST

Steve thanks

Thanks, Steve Lawson for a fun England tour as always, and thanks to Steve Sedgewick for letting me use your harp guitar! I got my cheese and crepes through customs - although muc...
Posted by Muriel Anderson on Sun, 07 May 2006 06:46:00 PST