Article Tag: 2022 20 Under 20 Honoree

Roselyn Sanchez stays true to her family’s musical roots while also being an exceptional student. At 4 years old, she started playing the violin and...

If you close your eyes and let your imagination roam, you’ll hear it in Gary Snyder’s rendition of the national anthem: Powerful cutting rifts that...

Breanna Anders is the youngest member of this year’s 20 Under 20.  The 14-year-old got her start playing the ukulele at 11, and got rooted quickly before...

Sydney Spilker dives into music for many of same reasons we listen: Because of how it makes her feel.Spilker is involved with marching band, children’s...

Like many musicians, Aeddon Cartwright’s roots are entwined with Sweetwater programs like Rock Camp. But even before formal training, he was teaching...

It’s not a lesson you learn quickly or easily, but thanks to the wisdom of a Sweetwater instructor, Dillon Turner was able to turn early setbacks into...

In her nomination to the 20 Under 20 list, Trinity Forish was described as “a tireless worker, constantly working to get better.” Forish plays the violin...

He’s been playing only about two years, but when COVID-19 handed Gavin Weller lemons, he used the quarantine downtime to make lemonade. Weller poured...

Even as a baby, Sam Graham seemed destined for music, tapping to the beat of whatever was playing. Graham got his start with drum lessons and with Rock...

The biggest challenge facing Aaron Wilson might be deciding what comes next. The lead tenor saxophone player is an all-state jazz team member, and he’s...