Duo Fuego

Violin and Guitar duo

Boston

Duo Fuego

Violin and Guitar duo

About

Barbie Matthews is a Classical Guitarist pursuing a Bachelor of Music Degree at the New
England Conservatory of Music, studying under the tutelage of world-renowned virtuoso
guitarist Eliot Fisk. She is also pursuing a Minor in Music Theory under the acclaimed
musicologist Dr. Roger Graybill. Barbie is a two-time recipient of the NEC Community Solo
Performance Fellowship Award. As a fellow, she has played numerous solo performances
throughout Boston. In 2018, Barbie was selected to play in the NEC Jazz Residency Ensemble
with Jason and Alicia Moran. She was also selected to play in the NEC Jazz for Non-Majors
Ensemble and to study jazz guitar privately with esteemed guitarist Brad Shepik. Barbie is an
active educator of Music Theory at NEC, where she teaches undergraduate level courses on
Keyboard Harmony and works as a Teaching Assistant for Music Theory courses. Based in
Boston, Barbie maintains an active private guitar studio, teaching students of all ages.

Music

Tango such as Piazzolla, Gardel, swing jazz (Django Reinhardt) classical repertoire De Falla, Monti, Paganini.