Muriel Anderson was raised in a musical family in Downers Grove, Illinois where her mother taught piano, and years ago her grandfather had played saxophone in John Philip Sousa's band. She went on to study from country legend Chet Atkins and classical virtuoso Christopher Parkening, and in 1989 became the first woman to win the National Fingerpicking Guitar Championships. Combining her love of international folk music, bluegrass, imaginative playing and impeccable classical technique, she developed a style all her own that has earned her a legion of fans around the globe. Muriel loves music in its greatest sense - you can feel it when she plays.
Muriel Anderson's compositions draw from a startling variety of sources, showing the passion for music, oneness with her instrument, and gentle sense of humor which have endeared her to audiences worldwide.
She has released seven CD's in the US and three in Japan, two videos, and has authored numerous articles and instructional books. Her “Heartstrings” cassette traveled as far as outer space, accompanying the astronauts on a space shuttle mission. Muriel has composed music since age 6, with her first song based on the sound of the doorbell. Since then, she has composed music for guitar and orchestra, music for guitar and violin for Chicago's virtuoso Rachel Barton, and has recorded a CD of music for guitar and cello entitled “Theme for Two Friends” with cellist Julie Adams. She has written title tracks for four albums including the new release LIVING OUT A DREAM for guitar and cello by Julie Adams and Richard Smith. She has premiered a commission for guitar and womens choir with the Chicago-based Vox Caelestis, and a quintet for the Nashville Chamber Orchestra.
Web: http://www.murielanderson.com/

Chitarrista compositrice americana, cresciuta in una famiglia musicale in Downers Grove, Illinois. Ha studiato con Chet Atkins e Christopher Parkening. Chitarrista 'fingerstyle', è stata la prima donna a vincere il 'National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship'.