Austin Weyand — Performer, Composer, Arranger, Educator, Fingerstyle Guitar Champion
Austin Weyand is a passionate musician who is sought after as a performer, composer, arranger, and educator. He is a versatile guitarist whose career spans classical, jazz, bluegrass, Celtic, and Spanish flamenco traditions. He has performed classical guitar concertos with orchestras, appeared in the U.S. premiere of Zorro the Musical, and collaborated with Nashville award-winning songwriters Monty Powell and Anna Wilson as a member of “Troubadour 77.” A state fingerstyle champion in both Utah and Wyoming, Austin has released two solo albums, Too Much Information and They Call Me Dad, featuring original compositions and arrangements. Austin creates a diverse and awe-inspiring solo guitar experience with his pianistic approach. He displays melody, harmony, bass lines, even percussion in arrangements and compositions that fascinate audiences.
"Austin is an astounding player. His show was awesome. I loved all of it. I don’t sleep very well after great shows. I keep reviewing the songs in my head. So I guess it was not a surprise that I didn't sleep very well after Austin’s concert. My sincere compliments to him and his band. They did a great job for us and we will have them back."
- Jeff Whiteley, "Excellence in the Community" Concert Series, Salt Lake City, UT
“I’ve seen Andres Segovia, Doc Watson in his prime a half-dozen times, Tommy Emmanuel, and numerous other splendid and wonderful guitarists. I’m also a fan of Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, and Django. Considering all these greats, Austin may still be my all time favorite.”
- James Romeyn CEO Prime-Vibe
Austin Weyand — Performer, Composer, Arranger, Educator, Fingerstyle Guitar Champion
Austin Weyand is a passionate musician, performer, composer, arranger, and educator whose guitar career spans classical, jazz, bluegrass, Celtic, pop/rock, and Spanish flamenco traditions.
He has performed classical guitar concertos with orchestras, jazz with combos and big bands, and bluegrass and Celtic music with various ensembles—including a tour through France and Spain. Austin has also performed with a pop/rock band for corporate events throughout the Intermountain West, appeared in an eight-week run of the U.S. premiere of Zorro the Musical, and collaborated with Nashville award-winning songwriters Monty Powell and Anna Wilson as a member ofTroubadour 77. He was featured on their album Selma Avenue and has performed at the BottleRock Festival in Napa Valley, California. Over the years, he has contributed to additional recording projects and performances for national television and radio.
As a solo guitarist, Austin creates a powerful and engaging experience through a pianistic approach that blends melody, harmony, bass lines, and percussion into richly layered arrangements and original compositions. A state fingerstyle champion in Utah and a three-time champion in Wyoming, he has released the single “Looking Ahead” along with two full-length solo albums, Too Much Information and They Call Me Dad. They Call Me Dad features eleven original compositions and arrangements for guitar and violin, written for and dedicated to his three daughters. The album includes deeply personal works such as “Carry Me,” “Kiki’s Smile,” and “Crawling,” as well as meaningful arrangements including Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle” and“Concerning Hobbits” from The Lord of the Rings.
His debut solo album, Too Much Information, showcases nine original works alongside inspired arrangements, including a rendition of the 1971 The Who classic “Behind Blue Eyes.” Family and life experiences deeply influence Austin’s writing. Compositions for his daughters, wife, and mother give his music emotional depth and authenticity, reflecting his personal journey throughwhat he calls sound stories.
Austin holds a master’s degree in guitar performance from Northern Illinois University, where he studied with classical, jazz, and world music artist Fareed Haque and served as a graduate assistant teaching advanced guitar, musictheory, and instrumental ensembles. He earned a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance from Utah State University, where he received the Outstanding Guitarist Award and was a two-time winner of the USU Concerto Competition. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in music therapy and completed a six-month clinical internship at a hospital in the Cleveland, Ohio area.
As an educator, Austin maintains an active teaching career, working with beginning through advanced students in community programs, public schools, camps, online settings, and universities.
Austin endorses guitars by Ryan Thorell www.thorellguitars.com, and acoustic guitar pickups by K&K Sound (www.kksound.com).
"Austin is an astounding player. His show was awesome. I loved all of it. I don’t sleep very well after great shows. I keep reviewing the songs in my head. So I guess it was not a surprise that I didn't sleep very well after Austin’s concert. My sincere compliments to him and his band. They did a great job for us and we will have them back."
- Jeff Whiteley, "Excellence in the Community" Concert Series, Salt Lake City, UT
“I’ve seen Andres Segovia, Doc Watson in his prime a half-dozen times, Tommy Emmanuel, and numerous other splendid and wonderful guitarists. I’m also a fan of Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, and Django. Considering all these greats, Austin may still be my all time favorite.”
- James Romeyn CEO Prime-Vibe
