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Andrew Boyce

Edward Andrew Boyce is a professional jazz and classical guitarist as well as music educator based in Lisle, Il, a western suburb of Chicago, Il. Boyce runs the Andrew Boyce Guitar Studio in Lisle, and has been offering guitar lessons over the internet via Skype and FaceTime programs (both programs usually free). In addition to his teaching duties, Andrew is an active performer in the Chicago area, performing with and leading The Andrew Boyce Trio, as well as founding the funk band Smoke Weasel, and performing with many other groups in the Chicago area.

Education

While still in high school, Boyce one the Bartlesville Symphony Young Artist Competition and performed the Vivaldi Concerto in D on classical guitar as soloist with the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra. He also one top honors in classical guitar at the state level in Oklahoma. Boyce received his bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas in 2004. While still a student, Boyce performed throughout the Dallas area regularly in several jazz groups.