Ascher Taylor-Schroeder

Ascher Taylor-Schroeder is a passionate performer and educator with a background in rock & jazz guitar and classical trumpet, in addition to his classical guitar training. Ascher holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Murray State University and a Master of Music, with an emphasis in string pedagogy from the University of Louisville.

As a performer, Ascher has a particular passion for the commission of new music for the guitar and chamber music. This has led to several premiers of new pieces and performances with guitar quartet, trio, duo, violin duo, voice, and string quartet. Ascher serves as guitar Department Director at the Youth Performing Arts School, conductor and music director of the Louisville Mandolin Orchestra, President of the Louisville Guitar Society, and a member of the chimera quartet.