Mila Shadel hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and hasn’t put her guitar down since she first

picked it up at the age of 10. She attended Duquesne University where she received her

degree in Jazz Guitar performance. While she was there, she started playing in the vibrant local

Pittsburgh jazz scene, which allowed her to get experience on the bandstand and to learn

about the rich music history that the scene has to offer. Since her college days, she has

continued to work with some of the best jazz musicians in Pittsburgh and started to lead her

own groups at different venues.

The music she plays in her shows reflect the classic jazz guitar trio sound, often pulling from

the discographies of George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Pat Metheny, and Emily

Remler. She also enjoys arranging songs from other genres of music, such as rock, r&b, and

pop and incorporating them into her shows. Her own compositions are heavily influenced by

the musicians in her life and reflect her deep love for the music