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About ASG Music Studios 

ASG Music Studios, formerly known as the

"Amherst School of Guitar", was established in 1982 by its current Director, guitarist/composer

Mir Ali. ASG offers private and group lessons in many instruments and caters to students of all ages. Our faculty is among the best music educators in the country, all highly qualified graduates of reputable music universities and conservatories. They bring a diverse, informed

and fun experience to each lesson in a friendly and relaxed environment.

We offer private lessons in guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, piano, voice, violin, viola, trombone, electric guitar, electric bass, drums, percussion, mandolin, tabla, sitar, harmonium and santoor.

 

ASG is recognized for its fun and innovative Early Childhood Program, group classes, guitar ensembles and voice choir. Although the majority of our students enjoy music as a leisurely hobby, we do have many students in our accelerated program where they have opportunities to compete in regional, national and even international competitions. 

 

We invite you to visit us personally for a free meet and greet where you can take a tour of our facility and meet our faculty and get all your questions answered about fees, schedules, teacher availability and scholarship programs.  

Maria

Maria

MARIA JACOBI is ASG's Operations Director and teaches piano, trombone, voice, Early Childhood Education and directs the Voice Ensemble. Maria also directs ASG's Musical Theater Program.

Mir

Mir

MIR ALI is ASG's Director and teaches Classical, Flamenco and commercial guitar, tabla, sitar, harmonium and directs the two advanced ensembles.

Michael

Michael

MICHAEL MENDOZA teaches Classical and electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele, music technology, composition and directs the guitar group classes.

Marny Saldanha

Marny Saldanha

Marny Saldanha teaches Early Childhood Music & Movement classes

Laura

Laura

LAURA SCHLEICHER teaches piano, voice and Early Childhood Education.

Jacob

Jacob

JACOB BILLINGS teaches Rock, Jazz, Blues, Folk and Classical guitar. Jacob also coordinates the guitar ensembles and group classes.

Cindy

Cindy

CYNTHIA LOEHLE teaches piano, voice and Early Childhood Education.

ASG Music Studios Faculty

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