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Amy Brandon is an instructor at the Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University, specializing in Applied Study and Composition. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Guitar Performance from Carleton University, a Master of Arts in Composition from the University of Ottawa, and is currently completing her PhD in Interdisciplinary studies at Dalhousie University. Her works as a composer and guitarist have been characterized as 'gut-wrenching horrific' (Critipeg) and feature 'otherworldly, clashing bleakness beauty' (Minor Seventh). Amy's creative output includes performances and installations, with her acoustic works featured in prestigious events like Gaudeamus Festival (Screen Dive), National Sawdust in New York City, Trinity College in Dublin, and the Winnipeg New Music Festival. She has been recognized with several Canadian and international composition awards, including the Grand Prize at the Leo Brouwer Guitar Composition Competition in 2019 and a commission from the JACK Quartet. In addition to her performance and composition activities, she is currently researching augmented reality and motor learning in guitar performance.