Adam Keeler
Title: Assistant Lecturer
Dept/Program: Classical Guitar
Office: GH 321
Phone: 330-972-7590
Email: akeeler@uakron.edu
Biography
Adam Keeler is an accomplished guitarist, educator, and composer with over two decades of
experience as a performer and teacher. He teaches individual instruction, directs the Guitar
Ensemble, and guides students across music electives, minors, and majors. He has also taught at
Ashland University, Laurel School, Westlake Music Academy, and Kenyon College.
Beyond teaching, Adam is the founder of RedEarthMusic, LLC, through which he composes for
diverse projects, including video games, documentaries, and podcasts, while also working as a
recording engineer and producer. His compositions have been featured on platforms such as
Steam (Write Warz, Dreams and Nightmares), YouTube (@ackguitar), and Apple Music (Adam
Keeler), and his performances span from intimate church services to international festivals and
university concerts.
Adam holds both a Master of Music and a Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance from the
University of 蘑菇视频, and has studied with world-renowned guitarist Pierre Bensusan in France.
He has earned recognition as a two-time finalist in the James Stroud Classical Guitar Competition and was named Undergraduate of the Year twice during his studies.
Dedicated to musical growth in all its forms, Adam brings together artistry, education, and
innovation in his work as a performer, professor, and collaborator.