Trevor Sanders
Classical Guitar & Electric Guitar
Since 2000, Trevor Sanders has been an active teacher, adjudicator, and performer in the Edmonton area and throughout Alberta. He began teaching, and is currently on faculty at, MacEwan University’s Alberta College Conservatory of Music since 2001, the Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta since 2008, and at Concordia University of Edmonton since 2023. He is a graduate of the University of Alberta (MMus) and Augustana University College (BA specialized in Music). As an active performer, his appearances as a chamber musician and as a soloist have been heard in numerous concert series and on radio. Trevor has been involved with a number of guitar ensembles and is a founding member of the University of Alberta Guitar Quartet and the Edmonton Guitar Trio. He has also performed as a soloist with the Alberta Baroque Orchestra. Trevor currently teaches music theory and guitar for the Conservatory at the Winspear Centre; music theory, jazz guitar, and classical guitar for the University of Alberta at its Augustana Campus; classical guitar for Concordia University of Edmonton; and guitar (classical, jazz, contemporary) for the Purple Door Music Academy.
Teaching Quote/Philosophy:
Students can expect to learn proper fundamentals and technique regardless of style preference, whether it is solo finger style, classical, rock or any other genre.
Lesson Description:
Trevor offers private guitar lessons online and in-person downtown at ArtsHub Creative Studios, at his home studio in Sherwood Park, and in Mill Woods.
He teaches classical, flamenco, and introduction to jazz. He also teaches contemporary guitar, which encompasses rock, blues, jazz, folk, and country.
Lessons are available for ages 6 and up, beginner to advanced (RCM levels 1-ARCT). Students can also look forward to performance recitals.
Education and Certification:
Master of Music, University of Alberta
Bachelor of Music, University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts, specializing in music, Augustana University College
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association
Edmonton Musicians' Association
