Zoe Grigsby

 

 is a multi-faceted musician and creative artist currently based in the Twin Cities. Zoe strives to emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of art in her work and blur the lines between creative mediums.

For one, Zoe is a 

 

Classical Guitarist.

 

She graduated with a B.A in music from Macalester College in 2024 with a primary focus in the classical guitar, under the instruction of Jeff Thygeson. She also studied intensively in the summer of 2022 at Eastern Music Festival under the instruction of Grammy-award winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux and guitar virtuoso Jiji. At Eastern Music Festival, Zoe was selected as a soloist for the Young Artist Guitar Recital, and her original composition for two guitars was selected to be performed in the final Guitar Summit showcase. Zoe has performed in masterclasses for Michael Newman, Laura Oltman, and Jason Vieaux. She currently studies with Alan Johnston in the Twin Cities.

Zoe is also a sophisticated 

 

Singer-Songwriter. 

 

At the end of her senior year, the Macalester Music Department awarded Zoe the Lila Bell Acheson Wallace Endowed Prize, awarded to an outstanding student majoring in music. In her senior year at Macalester, Zoe created a songwriting club and facilitated workshops every week; Zoe strives to connect with people through song. In May 2024, Zoe completed her senior thesis at Macalester College: a capstone recital that featured solo classical guitar repertoire, original songs with arrangements for guitar, cello, violin, piano, and two voices, as well as a multimedia storytelling component with poetry, video editing, and narration. She is known for her memorable lyrics, and complex guitar arrangements.

Zoe doesn’t just love to create, but she loves to teach. She is an innovative

 

Music Teacher.

 

She holds a deep respect for her students. In the summer of 2024, Zoe taught guitar, songwriting, and ukulele to over 50 students at Camp Ballibay for the Fine and Performing Arts, ages 7 to 17, emphasizing the instincts of the individual child. Zoe’s teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in centering the child as a human being, and the reciprocity of a “teacher-student” dynamic that eliminates any harmful power structures. Zoe is always thrilled to learn from her students in this give and take process. ​

Last but not least, Zoe is a ​

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Human.

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When not engaged in creative pursuits, Zoe enjoys collecting stickers, journaling, and playing Animal Crossing.

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