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Brad Conroy is an expert in both Electric Guitar, and Classical Guitar. He has preformed all over the United States for recitals, competitions, and festivals. He plays in a couple fusion/rock groups based out of Chicago. He is also the head of the instrumental fusion band, The Bee Group. He has a large amount of students and has his own column in Guitar International in the Classical Guitar section.

Bands[edit]

Brad is currently in several rock/fusion Chicago Based bands, and is the leader of The Bee Group. The Bee Group is an instrumental/fusion trio that consists of Brad Conroy (Guitar), Kurt Lubbe (Drums), and Aaron Mitter (Bass). These three were able to create a unique musical sound by combining their different musical tastes into one. All three have degrees from some of the finest music schools around the country.

Teaching[edit]

Brad teaches at both the Metropolitan School of Preforming Arts, in Arlington Heights, and at the David Adler Cultural Center in Libertyville. He has a wide variety of students in both classical and electric guitar, and one of his favorite students who he teaches at the Adler Center plays both classical guitar and piano, and is already starting to compose music.

Degrees and Teachers[edit]

A.A Harper College

A.F.A Harper College

B.M Northeastern Illinois University

M.M Chicago College of Preforming Arts at Roosevelt University

Teachers and Master classes: All of Brad's teachers and Master classes add up to a large number of 15, but some of his most famous teachers are world renowned guitarists Denis Azabagic and Sergio Assad.



References[edit]

External links[edit]

  • [1]-Brad's Official Website
  • [2]-He is currently on Faculty at the Metropolis Preforming Arts School in Arlington Heights
  • [3]-He writes articles about various aspects of the classical guitar world
  • [4]-Read a review about Brad Conroy
  • [5]-He is also on faculty at the Adler Center in Libertyville