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Abigail Aronson is a Professor in the Department of Guitar at Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts. She teaches courses focused on guitar performance, improvisation, and repertoire, including specialized labs such as the Joni Mitchell ensemble and classical guitar pedagogy. Her teaching integrates technical mastery with emotional expression and ear-based learning.
- Bachelor of Music (BM), Music, The New England Conservatory of Music, 1988
- Master of Music (MM), Music, The New England Conservatory of Music, 1995
Her research and teaching interests center on guitar performance across genres, with a focus on jazz, classical, and singer-songwriter traditions. She emphasizes ear training, improvisation, open tunings, and the integration of vocal and instrumental performance. Her pedagogical approach values identifying and building on student strengths while expanding their technical and expressive capabilities.
Although no formal publications or research articles are listed, her teaching reflects a deep engagement with performance practice, music cognition, and pedagogical innovation in guitar education.
There are no scientific awards listed in the available information.
Abigail Aronson advises students in performance and improvisation within her courses and ensembles. She has not listed specific grant-funded research, but her work is supported through institutional teaching roles and performance activities. She mentors students across proficiency levels, fostering inclusive and progressive learning environments.
She leads the Joni Mitchell ensemble and a classical repertoire class, serving as a core faculty member in the Guitar Department. These labs function as performance-based learning teams where students explore stylistic techniques, collaborative musicianship, and interpretive depth.
