David Leisner is a classical guitarist, composer, and teacher at the

Manhattan School of Music The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) is a private music conservatory in New York City. The school offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in the areas of classical and jazz performance and composition, as well as a bachelor's in mu ...

. He previously also taught at the

New England Conservatory The New England Conservatory of Music (NEC) is a private music school in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest independent music conservatory in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world. The conservatory is located on Hu ...

. Prior to being disabled by focal dystonia, Leisner received international recognition and placed in competitions in Toronto and at the Geneva International Guitar Competition. He is also the author of ''Playing With Ease''.

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