Biographical Information

Todd Hassell began playing the electric guitar at the age of 12. His love of the instrument compelled him to become a music major at the University of Oklahoma, where he focused on classical guitar performance. He was awarded the Outstanding Undergraduate Guitarist award in 1999. In the 2001-2002 academic year he lived in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, where he studied with Isabel Villoch in the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Santiago de Compostela, and later with the internationally renowned concert artist David Russell through the Universidad de Vigo. In May 2004, he was awarded a Master of Music degree in Guitar Performance from the University of Oklahoma.

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Fred Masinter is a classically trained musician who has been performing professionally for over 20 years.  His large repertoire includes classical, gypsy, jazz standards, Celtic, Spanish, Italian, country, blues, folk, oldies pop, and renaissance music. Mr. Masinter enjoys creating melodies and harmonies.  Presently Mr. Masinter teaches violin and performs with  Classique Duo, Treasure Trio and Spring Creek Methodist Church Band.