AMN Stories - Amateur Music Network

Rufus Olivier and the musician's toolbox

Nancy Friedman interviews Rufus Olivier, AMN mentor and principal bassoonist with the SF Opera and Ballet.

Meet Ken Smith, guitarist, guitar-builder, and singer-songwriter

Nancy Friedman interviews Ken Smith, an amateur musician, songwriter, and guitar-builder.

Meet Dee Spencer, Jazz professor and music director

Dee Spencer is a San Francisco musical treasure, from her open mic nights to her work as a music professor. Dee's love of music is infectious!

Meet Garrett Fischbach, violin and viola teacher

While furloughed along with the entire Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus since March 31, Garrett Fischbach spoke to us from his home in New York about his teaching and performing philosophy.

Amateur Music Network AT HOME

Amateur Music Network moves to offering workshops online while musicians all have to stay apart. Read more about our aspirations for this new series.