Michael Lucarelli

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Michael Lucarelli is a classical guitarist who performs both classical music and popular music at weddings, concerts, conventions and other events. In addition to traditional works, he has written some compositions of his own. He also teaches guitar and yoga at The University of Utah, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree. Michael Lucarelli was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He began his music education on the electric guitar after hearing the group Led Zepplin. Later, Michael discovered the classical guitar and began his studies with Peruvian Guitarist Ricardo Linares. Mr. Lucarelli went on to receive his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Utah and his Master of Music from the University of Arizona in Guitar performance. Currently Michael lives in Holladay, UT with his wife Shahla, where he enjoys performing, recording, composing, teaching classical guitar and teaching yoga at "The Yoga Center" in Holladay. Michael performs extensively for weddings, concerts, festivals, and private events throughout Utah and the U.S. Some of his Utah performances have included appearances at Capitol Theatre, Gardner Hall, Peery's Egyptian Theatre, Temple Square Concert Series, Utah State University, BYU, Dixie College, Snow College, and Westminster College. He has performed regularly at the Utah Arts Festival, Helper Arts festival, Brown Bag Concert series, and First Night. During the 2002 Winter Olympics, Michael had the honor of performing for the Athletes at the Olympic