Amanda C.

Amanda is a vocalist, songwriter and music educator. With 13+ years experience, she has taught both private lessons and in a classroom general music setting. She enjoys working with students of all ages and musical backgrounds, helping them to pursue their passions and goals. Amanda received her bachelors degree in music education from the University of Northern Colorado, then pursued her master’sdegree in jazz vocal performance from Roosevelt University. There, she quickly began singing with some of the greatest musicians on the Chicago jazz scene, as well as finding opportunities to perform as a professional choir member in groups such as the Chicago Symphony Chorus and the Grant Park Chorus. After a few years focusing on jazz, a swift change of musical direction came as she began to write her own country/bluegrass-inspired music, and she formed her band, Mandy & the Bandits. They became a fixture on the Chicago indie music scene, toured the midwest and parts of the south and recorded two albums of original music together. Amanda continues pursuing her passion for songwriting and performing as a solo artist, gleaning inspiration from every possible corner.