Amanda Mazzaferro began playing piano at almost 5-years old and continued through college, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, Latin, and Classical Culture from the University of Georgia in 2009. In 2011, she received a Masters of Music Performance degree with a focus on Piano Pedagogy from the University of Georgia. 

 

After a lifelong dream of becoming a teacher, she began teaching independent piano lessons in 2008, and enjoys sharing her love of piano and music with all ages. As an avid advocate for her own mental and physical health and that of her students, she has developed and taught wellness and performance anxiety classes at the UGA Summer Music Camp 2023-present. In addition to teaching, Amanda has collaboratively performed and taught in Georgia, New York, and Missouri, and has been the accompanist for the Meridian Women’s chorus 2019-present.

 

Having served several roles on music and education boards, Amanda strives to bring organization and leadership to help support the Athens community, share music with everyone, and create space where students can thrive. 

 

When not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her son, running, practicing yoga, baking, reading, and getting outside.