AMN Stories - Amateur Music Network

Video interview with AMN founder Lolly Lewis

"We have to find ways to continue being creative!" Lolly told Scott Krijnen in this interview for his series "Together We're Better."

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.