Cary Savage
Guitarist Cary Savage has studied guitar for the past 20 years. He began his musical studies at an early age studying with renowned jazz guitarists Steve Greene and Frank Rumoro. His interest in classical guitar came when he discovered the playing of Christopher Parkening and Andres Segovia. Mr. Savage then began studying classical guitar with the late Dennis Monroe. In August of 2000, he completed his Bachelor of Music at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York where he studied under the direction of Nicholas Goluses. At Eastman, Mr. Savage also studied jazz with virtuosos Bob Sneider and Gene Bertoncini. From September 2000 to May 2002, Mr. Savage served on the faculty of the music department at Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York. He has performed in various ensembles including a flute and guitar duo that toured the eastern coast of the United States.

Mr. Savage now lives in Montreal, Canada where he completed the degrees Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Montreal under the direction of Peter McCutcheon. He has also studied at the famous Domaine Forget with Bruce Holzman and performed in master classes for guitarists such as Fabio Zanon and Vincea McClelland. Mr. Savage has performed solo recitals at various venues including Keuka College, University of Montreal, Eastman School of Music, Canisius College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, University of Guelph and Syracuse University. He has performed for the famous singer, Alice Roby who labeled his playing 'marvelous and well-executed'. Mr. Savage regularly tutors students of all ages and levels in the art of guitar playing. Other teaching experiences include directing rock and jazz ensembles at Monroe Community College and Camp Encore/Coda in Sweden, Maine.