Marcus Kramer, a Maryland native, began his musical journey with his introduction to percussion when he was 10 years old. It wasn’t until his first guitar at age 12 that he discovered the possibilities music has to offer. While continuing his percussion studies, Marcus would begin his studies in classical guitar at Peabody Conservatory in their preparatory program. He continued to perform around Baltimore, MD with a variety of genres, including rock, folk, and classical.

In 2013, Marcus began attending Peabody Conservatory to earn his Bachelor’s of Music under the tutelage of Dr. Ray Chester, and later Dr. Julian Gray. During this time, Marcus would take part in community outreach programs, including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s OrchKids, which teaches and provides performance opportunities for young musicians around Baltimore. Marcus moved to Rochester in 2017 to attend the Eastman School of Music for his Master’s of Music, and later his Doctorate of Musical Arts, with a minor in Music Education and a Performer’s Certificate, under the guidance of Dr. Nicholas Goluses.

Marcus has performed in masterclasses led by Stephen Robinson, Mark Delpriora, and the Guitar Foundation of America winner Tengyue Zhang. Marcus has also performed with Rochester ensembles OSSIA and Musica Nova, as well as at events hosted by the Rochester Classical Guitar Society and various festivals.