Meet Amanda

I’m Colorado native with a lifelong love of music, mountains, and strong coffee (which may explain my logo (part guitar, part coffee mug). I’ve been playing guitar since 2005 and teaching since 2008, helping musicians grow from hesitant beginners to confident, expressive players.

Performer & Worship Leader

I currently serve as the Worship Minister at Fathom Church, where I’ve led since 2019. Over the years, I’ve performed with various bands, written original songs, and cultivated a passion for helping others bring authenticity and artistry to their performances, whether on stage or in a small room of friends.

Educator & Coach

With a Music Degree from Colorado Mesa University (Magna Cum Laude) and deep roots in both education and performance, my coaching blends solid technique with personal creativity. I focus on helping adults and serious teens build confidence, clarity, and musical fluency in a supportive, boutique coaching environment.

Brain-Based & Joy-Focused

I’m fascinated by how the brain learns music and how we can use neuroscience-based strategies to build stronger habits, reduce performance anxiety, and make learning guitar more effective and enjoyable. My goal is simple: to help you rediscover the joy of making music and feel confident every time you pick up your instrument.

client testimonials

  • “Before working with Amanda- I thought playing the guitar was about ‘others’, but this was adding a huge amount of added stress to my world.” “She helped me understand that music is not music unless it connects first with the musician. The ‘others’ will never connect with the music if I can’t.” “Now when I play guitar, sometimes I go where the music leads and sometimes it goes where I lead… but through it all, there is peace.”

    Dave D.

  • “One of the most valuable and impactful things I’ve learned in my time working with Amanda is my strumming. Anyone can go on YouTube and learn chords or copy a strumming pattern- but I learned to go much deeper. I learned how to figure out the beat, rhythm, and count of a song, and how to put it all together to create a strumming pattern on my own."

    Avery J.

  • “As someone with ADHD, I really appreciated her patience and flexibility. She tailored our lessons to what worked best for me, always creating a positive, low-pressure space where I felt encouraged to keep going. If you're looking for a teacher who’s supportive, creative, and genuinely invested in your growth, I can’t recommend Amanda highly enough."

    Emily B.

  • “I highly recommend Amanda if you’re looking to gain confidence in your musical abilities...She gave me a solid foundation to grow from as a guitarist. I’m truly grateful for the knowledge I gained as her student.”

    Cassie S.