Hannelore Whetstone

Hannelore Whetstone

Guitar Instructor

Hannelore Whetstone is a dedicated classical guitarist who has pursued extensive training and performance opportunities from a young age. With fifteen years of study at Becker Music Academy under the instruction of Gabe Becker, Hannelore developed a strong technical foundation and deep appreciation for the classical guitar tradition.

Currently attending American River College, Hannelore studies music while receiving classical guitar instruction from Matthew Grasso. She will continue her studies at Pepperdine University as a sophomore music major in the classical guitar program under the mentorship of renowned guitarist Christopher Parkening.

Education

  • Level 6 — Certificate of Merit Program Music Teachers’ Association of California — State Honors and invitation to perform at the annual convention
  • Classical Guitar Studies American River College (with Matthew Grasso)
  • Bachelor of Music (expected) Classical Guitar Performance — Pepperdine University (studying with Christopher Parkening)

Experience

  • 15 years of classical guitar study with Gabe Becker at Becker Music Academy
  • Honors Recital Performer — Suzuki Music Institute (2019)
  • Competitor — Sierra Nevada Guitar Competition Youth Division II
    • 3rd Prize (2017)
    • 1st Prize (2019)

A dedicated classical guitarist with a strong foundation and promising future in performance.