Biography
Sarah Shay Palma has been playing Classical Guitar since she was seven years old and
added Jazz study to her repertoire in High School. She has studied with well-respected
and widely recognized instructors and performers including Stan Funicelli, Kenji Aihara,
Tully Cathey, and Todd Woodbury. As a music student at the University of Utah, she
performed in both Classical and Jazz Guitar Ensembles. Before graduating, Sarah was
also a recipient of scholarships for Classical Guitar and was chosen as an ambassador
for the School of Music as a RedHots! performer. On scholarship, she studied abroad
in Spain. She later returned to study flamenco with maestro Enrique Vargas in Madrid.
Ms. Palma began teaching privately as a teen. In addition to teaching a private studio,
she continues as the guitar instructor at the University of Utah Preparatory Division.
Sarah is currently the director of a full guitar program at Providence Hall.
Sarah performs in a variety of settings including private parties and events, for
hospital patients, formal concerts, and in studio sessions.
Teaching Philosophy
The goal for all students in our guitar programs to make music in a positive and productive context - generating self -satisfaction, fulfillment and well-being to all involved.
Courses Taught
• Guitar – Group class