Teacher Profile: Shauna Sweeney

About Shauna Sweeney

Shauna Sweeney grew up listening to folk songs around campfires and 90’s pop on the radio. With those influences, and the support of family and great teachers, it was no surprise when she began writing and performing songs while still in elementary school. In her teen years, she picked up an acoustic guitar in order to accompany herself at open mic nights, and was soon invited to join a local band. In the years since, her songs have taken her many places: she has performed at hundreds of venues and festivals in the US and internationally, performed alongside Dave Matthews Band, Train, Gin Blossoms and 10,000 Maniacs, sung the national anthem at a dozen major sporting events, and released 4 original EPs and albums. She also created, produced and hosted one of the longest-running Open Mic nights in South Florida, where she was able to encourage artists at all stages of their musical journeys.

After growing up in New England and launching her career in South Florida, Shauna now resides in Littleton, Colorado with her husband, and their 2 cats and 1 dog. She spends her time teaching music, writing and recording songs, hiking in the Rockies, and working with local businesses and non-profits to help spread the power of music, creativity and self-expression.