Justin McMurdo
Guitar
Justin McMurdo began teaching private guitar lessons ten years ago at the Music Man in his hometown of Farmington, NM. In 2002 , he graduating from San Juan College with an Associate of Arts Degree with Emphasis in Music. In 2006, Justin graduated from Eastern New Mexico University for a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education with an Emphasis in Guitar and Percussion. While at ENMU, Justin primarily studied guitar with Dr. Roland Stearns and Percussion with Professor Neil Rutland. While at ENMU, he performed in many ensembles including the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Steel Drum Band, Jazz Big Band, and Jazz Combo. Justin also assisted Dr. Stearns with instruction in class guitar and guitar master classes. He completed his student teaching at Portales High School and Portales Junior High under the direction of Brandon Boerio. He is fully licensed and accredited to teach fine arts to grades K-12 in New Mexico. Justin was hired for the 2007-2008 school year at Cameo Elementary School in Clovis, NM to teach general music for grades K-6. Justin came to the University of New Mexico in August of 2008 in pursuit of a Master of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance and studies with Professor Michael Chapdelaine. He performs in the Classical Guitar Ensemble at UNM under the direction of Ben Silva and is developing a career as an instructor and soloist throughout Albuquerque and the surrounding communities.
