Biography

Amy Hanauer grew up in Mora, Minnesota. She started piano at age five, and later learned how to play the flute and guitar. In high school Amy began her musical journey with her very first job at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mora, MN. For three years, she accompanied the congregation and choirs on organ and piano. After high school, Amy studied piano under Dr. Justin Rubin at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. She also enjoyed singing and performing with UMD's University Singers and Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Stanely Wold. After graduating in 2002 with a B.A. in Music, Amy began working with children in a variety of settings. She moved to Atlanta, GA in 2006, and continued her work with children until she finally found the perfect opportunity to combine her two passions. "A Gift of Music" was founded in 2010 and provided private piano and guitar lessons to students throughout the metro Atlanta area. Amy moved back to the Northland in 2016 and has now reopened "A Gift of Music" in Duluth.