Spencer Walton

Spencer Walton is a freelance guitarist and music educator based out of Duluth, MN. He received his Bachelor of Music degree and Instrumental Music K-12 Education License through the University of Minnesota Morris in 2017. During his time at the University of Minnesota Morris, Spencer studied classical guitar with Dr. James Flegel, and jazz improvisation with Dr. Jonathan Campbell. While at UMM, Spencer also performed on saxophone, guitar, and percussion as a member of UMM's Symphonic Winds and Jazz ensembles.

Spencer has performed at well-known jazz venues such as the Vieux Carré in St. Paul, MN, and has performed in the United Kingdom and Alaska as a member of UMM's Symphonic Winds Ensemble. Spencer has served as a guest artist at multiple high school band concerts and musicals in the West-Central Minnesota area. In 2016, Spencer was a performer at the Minnesota Music Educators Association's annual conference in Minneapolis, MN. In 2019, he made his Duluth Homegrown debut as a solo artist.

As a solo artist, Spencer incorporates the use of fingerstyle guitar as well using a looper during his live performances.