Gabrielle McCarthy received her Bachelor's in Classical Guitar Performance at Northwestern University. She gained new insights for technique and pedagogy under instruction with Anne Waller as well as the master classes she attended of master players such as Oscar Ghiglia, Anton Baranov, Hopkinson Smith, and Jason Vieaux. Gabrielle discovered her passion for the instrument expanded in the solo material as well as the ensemble repertoire. She played more extensively in quartets and duos and has continued to pursue her passion to play in groups since finishing her undergrad. She currently plays weddings and in bands around the Chicagoland area. Gabrielle is currently finishing her Master's degree in Guitar Pedagogy at Northeastern Illinois University. She enjoys passing along her passion for music by teaching guitar, electric guitar, bass, and ukulele.