About

Shane Bucci is a classical and electric guitarist who enjoys exploring repertoire from a wide array of genres and musical eras.  Shane’s programming bucks trends and defies expectations, and he often provides audiences with a mix of hidden gems, forgotten favorites, and well-known standards. Coming from the small town of Otego, NY, Shane was one of the only people to pursue music academically or professionally in his area.  Currently, Shane lives in Bloomington, Indiana, where he attends the Jacobs School of Music for a Doctor of Music degree in guitar performance, history, and literature.  During his Masters degree in Clarksville, Tennessee studying with Dr. Stanley Yates, Shane won first prize in both the APSU Concerto Competition as well as the Beethoven Club guitar competition.  More recently, Shane has been a finalist or semifinalist in several competitions including the Southern Guitar Festival and Appalachian State Guitar Festival. Shane recently made his concert debut near his hometown in Oneonta, NY, playing for friends, family, and community members at SUNY Oneonta, as well as Rochester Classical Guitar’s concert series at the Little Theater Cafe in Rochester, NY. Shane also recently gave his second doctoral degree recital on April 4th in Bloomington, IN. and performed at Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis on May 5th, and for the Skaneateles Library concert series in New York on June 15. Looking ahead, Shane is preparing for his last two degree recitals, working on composing his first piece for classical guitar, and planning to make more recordings featuring his electric guitar playing. Recordings will be posted to YouTube and this website, so stay tuned!

When Shane is not practicing, performing, or competing, he enjoys spending time training and exploring with his 4 year old Australian Shepherd named Thor.