About Amber Russell
Amber Russell is an acoustic experimental fingerstyle guitarist based in Portland, Oregon. She has an unorthodox, theatrical approach to her style of playing. Her music has been described as imaginative and captivating. She utilizes various techniques such as alternate tunings, unique approach to harmonics, percussive strikes mixed with catchy melodies. Amber gained recognition through social media and now has partnerships with Ibanez guitars, Halland Guitars, G7th Capos, Elite Acoustics, DiMarzio Inc and many more. She has performed with artists such as Kaki King, Muriel Andersen, Yasmin Williams and many more for the International Women of fingerstyle concert in January of 2020 in Anaheim, California at the House of Blues. Her song "Portland Dance'' premiered for Candyrat Records in December of 2019 with over 26k views, Amber put together a 30 lesson guitar course for JamPlay.com in 2019, A top rated guitarist educational resource with hundreds of famous guitarist instructors available. She has been seen on KGW8 interview with Mtv's Brian Mcfaden and has been a guest to many radio shows throughout the country, including Portland's own local radio Shady Pines Radio. Amber Currently lives in Portland, Oregon where she and her wife currently own and operate their guitar school and retail store, Rose City Guitar Company and Is still an active player in the musical performance industry.
