My family and music – they are the two constants in my life. I first played guitar at the age of 12, using a Baby Taylor that my dad bought for me. It was a transformative gift. Presently, I play guitar every day; whether composing and rehearsing with bandmates, at gigs sharing music with others, or in the studio while recording. I am grateful to have music in my life and for the teachers who have guided my development as a musician. I am excited to share my knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with students as they embark on their own musical journeys.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Columbia University (2019), and I am an active and accomplished musician. I have 10 years of experience as a guitar instructor, teaching all ages and skill levels in the styles of pop, rock, blues, and jazz. In addition to my teaching experience, I perform as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer with Bagwell & Troy in the Bay Area (April 2023-present), playing regularly at local venues. My band, the Anna Troy Band (2002-present), has had the opportunity to support international acts such as The Yardbirds and Johnny Winter. Earlier in my career, as a recording artist with The Troys on Elektra Records (2000-2002), I toured nationally, appeared on MTV, and had an original song placed in The Power Puff Girls movie.