Andrew Manka

Andrew Manka is an Instructor of Guitar Education at Arkansas State University, affiliated with the Department of Music within the College of Liberal Arts and Communication. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Memphis, where he also teaches applied guitar and music courses.

His educational background includes:

• B.M. in Guitar Performance, Northern Arizona University
• M.M. in Guitar Performance, Northern Arizona University
• D.M.A. in Music (In Progress), University of Memphis

Andrew Manka is an award-winning guitarist with extensive performance experience across North America. His research and professional interests center on music education, cognitive music therapy, and promoting original guitar music by Alaskan composers. As an active performer, he has collaborated with nationally recognized groups such as the Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Andrew York, NAU Chamber Ensemble, and the Glendale Guitar Orchestra.

He is the owner of a music school in Anchorage, Alaska, where he continues to contribute to music pedagogy and community engagement.

Andrew has not listed any scientific awards or publications in the provided text.

He advises students in guitar performance and music education at the undergraduate level and is involved in curriculum development and applied instruction. His work bridges performance, education, and therapeutic applications of music. He maintains an active role in both academic and community-based music initiatives.

He is associated with music performance ensembles and educational teams, particularly through his work with chamber groups and his own music school in Anchorage.