Justin Miller (guitarist)
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Justin Miller is an American classically-trained guitarist.
As a teenager, Miller began writing arrangements for films, radio, television commercials and a ballet.[1] He went on to earn an undergraduate (B.A.) degree from Yale University; and a Masters and Doctorate degree in psychology from the University of Chicago. Miller retired from working with patients in 1983 and academia in 1986 to concentrate on his musical career.[2]
Miller uses a variety of musical instruments in his shows including custom-made, nylon string virtuoso guitars, mandolin, piano and organ. His guitar work incorporates a wide variety of techniques including but not limited to bossas, ballads, and jazz. His mandolin performances feature Celtic, classical and bluegrass styles.[3] Miller's shows are also sprinkled with historical anecdotes some of which are derived from personal interviews with important and fascinating figures in 20th Century American music. These include Irving Berlin, Eubie Blake, Duke Ellington and Cole Porter.[4]
In recent years, Miller has performed live shows on Holland America Line cruise ships as well as engaged in studio work with other artists. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife, Rosalind, an English mathematician.[5]
[edit] Notes and References
- ^ Biographical information from Justin Miller's official site (URL last accessed December 3, 2006)
- ^ Classical Guitarist background information from GuitarSite.com (URL last accessed December 3, 2006)
- ^ Profile from Justin Miller's official site (URL last accessed December 3, 2006)
- ^ Biographical information from Justin Miller's official site
- ^ Ibid.
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